SEP 19
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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4250 N MARINE DR · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 19, 2023 · passed with conditions
2 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Nov 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING ASSORTED TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN 47.7F/45.8F, MAC&CHEESE 48.9F, PASTA 45.2F, NOODLES 45.3F, CURRY CHICKEN 47.1F, SOUP 50F, SALADS 50.4F/44.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 22 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $864.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF DISPLAY COOLER AT THE DISPLAY AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 57.2F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED EVIDENCE OF ANIMALS (DOGS) BROUGHT INSIDE THE PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THAT ARE NOT SERVICE DOGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: NO ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT UNLESS THEY ARE SERVICE ANIMALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE DISPLAY AREA.MUST PROVIDES APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
AUG 202020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 20
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 42019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) ALL PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS SUCH AS COOKIES, FUDGE ETC. MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(B:5) NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED FOODS SUCH AS PREPARED SALADS WITH GRAINS/WHEAT AND NUTS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 262019FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 26
2019
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WASHING HANDS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEFORE PREPARING FOODS WHILE THE SINK WAS SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK ONLY. TO SANITIZE AND RESET THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE CAFE FOOD PREP AREA. COLD WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 127F. BUILDING MAINTENANCE WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE MIXING VALVE AND RESTORE THE COLD WATER AT BOTH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER LOCATED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MAY NOT BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED SUCH AS EGG SANDWICHES, AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR THE MENU BOARD AND DISCLOSE AND INFORM OF SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(B:5) NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED FOODS SUCH AS PREPARED SALADS WITH GRAINS/WHEAT AND NUTS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) ALL PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS SUCH AS COOKIES, FUDGE ETC. MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK STRIPPED AND MISSING. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR SO THAT HOT WATER HANDLE IS ABLE TO DISPENSE HOT WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXTREMELY LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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NOV 192019FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 19
2019
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS SUCH AS FLAVORED CREAM CHEESES, SOUPS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED SUCH AS EGG SANDWICHES, AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR THE MENU BOARD AND DISCLOSE AND INFORM OF SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED FOODS SUCH AS PREPARED SALADS WITH GRAINS/WHEAT AND NUTS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS SUCH AS COOKIES, FUDGE ETC. MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXTREMELY LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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