Chicago
28
BEAT

Glenn'S Diner

1820-1822 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
28/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
25
13 passed
Last Inspected
2022-05-12
Pass Rate
52%
5 failures
Score
28/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2022-05-12)
Failed 5 inspections (2022, 2016, 2015...)
Chemical Safety issues found across 11 inspections
Other issues found across 8 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 56×
Chemical Safety critical 11×
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Other critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
2022-05-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-04-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH/PEST ACTIVITY BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

2021-05-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

NOTED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS)IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALWAYS TO HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED, AND THEN BE MUST STORE THE TAG...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

2020-10-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE PRINTED ON MENU. IN ADDITION ALL ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED OR REQUIRE A DONENESS INCLUDING EGGS, BURGERS AND SALMON MUST SAY "COOKED TO ORDER". AMEND MENU TO INCLUDE THIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITAT...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES CONTAINING RUST AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE SURFACE TO BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH DIRT RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

2019-08-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED ASSORTED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER SUCH AS LOBSTER SALAD NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY'S FOR ALL MENUS, DISCLOSE AND REMIND ALL SUCH ITEMS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIO...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME.

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

: OBSERVED SERVER FILLING OPENED, HALF FILLED USED HOT SAUCE BOTTLES WITH NEW HOT SAUCE FROM A BULK CONTAINER. MUST NOT CO-MINGLE USED AND NEW FOODS. MUST COMPLETELY USE ALL FOOD PRODUCT, THEN WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE BOTTLES BEFORE REFILLING WITH NE...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE HANDLE ON THE COOKS LINER COOLER.---- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER (RIGHT SIDE). MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR EQUIPMENT SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CHIPPING PLASTER, OPEN HOLES,GAP AND CREVICES: AT THE KITCHEN METAL PREP TABLE, AT THE MOP SINK CLOSET ENTRANCE, THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.----FLOOR TILE MISSING WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTME...

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD CONTACT AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

2019-08-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 15
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. LOBSTER SALAD AT 44.6F, COLE SLAW AT 48.9F & 47.7F, COOKED SHRIMP AT 48.2F. APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS FOODS DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $100.00. PRI...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED ASSORTED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER SUCH AS LOBSTER SALAD NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY'S FOR ALL MENUS, DISCLOSE AND REMIND ALL SUCH ITEMS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIO...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED SHRIMP AT 48.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME.

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SERVER FILLING OPENED, HALF FILLED USED HOT SAUCE BOTTLES WITH NEW HOT SAUCE FROM A BULK CONTAINER. MUST NOT CO-MINGLE USED AND NEW FOODS. MUST COMPLETELY USE ALL FOOD PRODUCT, THEN WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE BOTTLES BEFORE REFILLING WITH NEW ...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER (RIGHT SIDE). MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE HANDLE ON THE COOKS LINER COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR EQUIPMENT SHELVING. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON KITCHEN SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PEELING BASEBOARD COVING IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MISSING COVING UNDER THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CHIPPING PLASTER, OPEN HOLES,GAP AND CREVICES: AT THE KITCHEN METAL PREP TABLE, AT THE MOP SINK CLOSET ENTRANCE, THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.----FLOOR TILE MISSING WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTME...

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD CONTACT AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

2018-08-17 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2018-04-17 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND BROKEN PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH FOOD INSIDE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID CONTAINER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE,NO BROKEN FOOD CONTAINER TO STORED RAW,COOKED FOOD. BROKEN HANDLES AT 4 DRAWERS COOLER UNDER FLAT GRILL,REPLACE. BROKEN AND UNSE...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXCESS GREASE ON COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED WHEELS. WE OBSERVED A LOT OF DIRTY PANS INSIDE OVENS,ALSO OVENS WITHN EXCESS GREASE AND BURNED FOOD.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BY AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.GREASE ON FLOOR BY THE WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PIECE OF RAW WOOD WITH POROUS SURFACE ON WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE /REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

TWO LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN ARE HELD BY METAL WIRES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WIRE AND PROPERLY INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD AT SAID LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKING PIPE UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

2017-11-08 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

2017-05-04 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS. MUST STORE INVERTED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR TEA MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

2016-11-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT OF COOKS LINE. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON CEILING ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2016-10-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED WEST SIDE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 04/18/16 REPORT# 1767212 31 MUST PROPERLY STORE, INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS DISHES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE AT THE 4-DOOR PREP COOLER. M...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT OF COOKS LINE. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON CEILING ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2016-04-18 Pass Canvass
5
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY STORE, INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS DISHES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED PREP 2 DOOR COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR ALONG COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR REPLACE/MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE AT THE 4-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED AT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2015-01-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES AND NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

2015-01-09 Fail Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED FROM ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOLER GASKETS.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

METAL STEM THEROMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES AND NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

2014-07-30 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN PLATES AND BOWLS BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE FOOD STORAGE RACK TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES DURING STORAGE.

2014-01-06 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE ICE MACHINE HAS A SLIGHT BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR LIP; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE UNIT IN DETAIL. THE WALK IN COOLER HAS A DIRTY WALL AND TOP SHELF AREA; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID AREA IN DETAIL.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

THE WALK IN COOLER HAS A DARK FOOD BUILDUP ON THE DOOR THRESHOLD, CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DETAIL. THE FLOOR IS MISSING GROUT BEHIND THE BAR, REPAIR THE FLOOR GROUT.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

THE BASEBOARD IS PEELING AWAY FROM THE WALL ON THE WEST HOT LINE KITCHEN WALL, THE CEILING AIR VENTS ABOVE THE KITCHEN VENTILATION ARE DUSTY. CLEAN AND/OR RESEAL SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE IS MISSING, REPLACE THE SHIELD.

2013-12-30 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULKING WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE.

2013-12-09 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND ONE CONTAINER OF MUSSELS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND ONE BIG CONTAINER OF MUSSELS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO TAG ON THE MUSSELS IN THE CONTAINER. (NO KNOWN SOURCE OF ORIGIN). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL SEAFOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TAG ON TH...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER CONTAINER WITH LID WIDE OPEN. WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER CONTAINER LID MUST BE CLOSED ALL THE TIMES WITH NO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. MANAGER HAS STATE OF ILLINOIS SANITATION CERTIFICATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE CHEST FREEZER AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULKING WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FR...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE,AND THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. OPENING/HOLE ON THE CORNER OF TH FLOOR UNDER THE SODA SYRUP CASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS THRU-OUT EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND THE WALLS BESIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SLOW DRAINING OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

2013-07-26 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND FRESH MUSSEL STORED INSIDE A PLASTIC CONTAINER, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSIDE THE FRESH MUSSELS WERE TWO SHELL FISH TAGS WHICH THEY HAD DIFFERENT ORIGINAL HARVEST DATE: #1. JULY.13; #2.JULY21/2013; HARVEST LOCATION: #1. PE 4 B,#2. PE-31; ...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: CLAM CHOWDER STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 86.5F, 98F AND 115.7F;COOKED CREAM SPINACH STORED BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT TEMP OF 86.9F,RAW SHRIMPS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF ...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

SANITIZING SOLUTION NOT PROVIDED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,PRESENTLY CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM.PRESENTLY DISH MACHINE IN USE. TAGGED UNIT " HELD FOR INSPECTION": DO NOT USE.LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE MUST MAINTAIN 100PPM.INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT S...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

UNCOVERED UTENSILS STORED ON TOP THE DINING TABLES FOR CUSTOMER USE IN DINING ROOM MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OPENING BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,NORTH WEST CORNER,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DEBRIS ON WALL AND PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2012-11-14 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

BUSINESS DOES NOT MAINTAIN FRESH SHELLFISH TAGS FOR 90 DAYS FOR FRESH OYSTERS AND MUSSELS POSTED ON THEIR MENU. ONE 25LB P.E.I MUSSELS TAG ONLY ON PREMISES DATED FROM 8-9-12. CURRENT SHELLFISH TAGS WERE FOUND WITH PRODUCT LOCATED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLE...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM 8-6-12 AND GIVEN BY THIS INSPECTOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B). SUMMARY GIVEN FROM TODAYS INSPECTION AND POSTED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. GIVEN CONSUMER ADVISORY AND POSTED AT THIS TIME.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN: ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER FRONT PREP COUNTER, UNDER HALLWAY STORAGE SHELVING, UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE. ALL ITEMS STORED IN HALLWAY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. MISSING/DAMA...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

HOLES IN WALLS AT DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AREAS. MUST SEAL. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

2012-08-06 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-07-03 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED COOKS LINE COOLER AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 47.1F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COLESLAW AT 53.4F AND MAYO AT 45.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED BY F...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

THE ABOVE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CHEF STATES APPROXIMATELY 10 TO 12 LBS OF COLE SLAW, FRENCH TOAST AND PANCAKE EGG BASED BATTER, LOBSTER SALAD, MAYO AND TARTAR SAUCE FOUND BETWEE...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER DURING INSPECTION WHILE DISHES ARE BEING WASHED. 0PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS OF RUNNING MACHINES CYCLE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND DISP...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT PREP, KITCHEN PREP AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST NOT STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT IN KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PRE-FILLED WATER GLASSES FOR CUSTOMERS AT FRONT PREP. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RAW EXPOSED WOOD. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2010-09-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.// ice machine need detail cleaning mgmt & i observed dirt in top area of ice machine were ice is made & inside were i...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 3 compartment sink located rear prep area not draing properly. water comes up in the other 2 compartment when the water draining. then slowly ...

2010-08-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels. Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved source and kept in their original package until sold. SHELLFISH TAG NOT IN PLACE.OBSERVED 1.5 PO...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,STORED IN TWO DIFFERENT COOLERS:CUT SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 53F,HARD BOILED EGGS(SHELL REMOVED)IN WATER AT TEMP OF 51.3F -52F.CUT HARD...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERV...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. ob...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP SINK IN PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS(TOP AND BOTTOM).

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and cle...

100
Melao Latin Cuisine Inc.
100
Pide Ve Lahmacun
51
Subway
60
The Chicago House of 'Za Vegan Pizzeria
41
Oh Fusion

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