SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GOLDEN APPLE RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 31/100

2971 N LINCOLN AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 18, 2025 · passed

Failed 7 of 28 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
28
16 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
142
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 18
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 - OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER BELOW THE STANDING SHELVES TO BE FULL OF TRASH, LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS, AND VARIOUS PIECES OF PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH.

JUN 11
2025
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED GASKETS ON TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE MAIN PREP LINE TO BE LOOSE AND NOT ATTACHED WITHIN THE COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE METAL SHELF BELOW THE MICROWAVE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELF AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR TRASH IN UNISEX BATHROOM. PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A SOILED MOP STORED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE SHELVES AND BELOW THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES TO BE SOILED WITH STANDING WATER AND FOOD SCRAPS SUCH AS BREADS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER BELOW THE STANDING SHELVES TO BE FULL OF TRASH, LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS, AND VARIOUS PIECES OF PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON VARIOUS SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS AND ENSURE THEY ARE STORED IN SAID AREAS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/28/2024, REPORT #2596702: #51) OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO BE LEAKING FROM PIPE BELOW WHEN IN USE, CAUSING WATER TO DRIP ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. #55) OBSERVED BASEBOARD ALONG WALL BEHIND GRILL AND SHELVES IN BACK DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE DAMAGED AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. BASEBOARD HAS HOLES AND GAPS ALONG THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 28
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO BE LEAKING FROM PIPE BELOW WHEN IN USE, CAUSING WATER TO DRIP ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS (CORN) AND SPILLAGE ALONG WALL BEHIND GRILL AND SHELVES IN BACK DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASEBOARD ALONG WALL BEHIND GRILL AND SHELVES IN BACK DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE DAMAGED AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. BASEBOARD HAS HOLES AND GAPS ALONG THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MAR 15
2024
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 8
2024
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN REACH IN PREP AREA COOLERS AND COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUPIMENT.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2575995 DATED ON 05/17/23 NOT CORRECTED-#55 BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND INSTALL MISSING FLOOR TILES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL, #57 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

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MAY 17
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ORANGE JUICE TRANSFERRED FROM GALLON(WHICH IS DELIVERED IN FROM A DIFFERENT PREMISES) PLASTIC TO GO GLASSES, NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS. MUST PROVIDE.

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

THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION ARE CORRECTED: 4-204.18; 4-101.19; 4-204.18

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND INSTALL MISSING FLOOR TILES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MAY 10
2023
FAILED
17 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/GLASSES AND PUT THEM THRU THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. ALSO OBSERVED COOKS HANDLING NON-FOOD ITEMS: FROM LEAVING PREP AREA,MOVING GARBAGE CONTAINER AND DIRTY POTS; LEAVING PREP AREA AND ORGANIZE REAR AREAS,THAN RETURNED TO PREP STATION, GLOVED HANDS AND CONTINUE TASK OF COOKING BY HANDLING FOODS.NO HANDWASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE. PRIORITY CITATION :7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SINK AT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR FOR HANDWASHING DUE TO DRAIN PIPES PROFUSELY LEAKING,NOT ABLE TO USE IT.OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER ON FLOOR UNDER SAID SINK AND EQUIPMENTS.TEMPORARILY MUST USE HAND WASHING SING AT REAR PREP AREA/DISHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOOD WITH INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. WE OBSERVED HALF PAN OF COOKED SHREEDED BOILED POTATOES STORED ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT TEMP OF 68.7F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUND 7, VALUE 20 PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUE.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ORANGE JUICE TRANSFERRED FROM GALLON(WHICH IS DELIVERED IN FROM A DIFFERENT PREMISES) PLASTIC TO GO GLASSES, NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED COOKS LINE METAL SPATULES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER/TRAY TO STORE MENTIONED ITEMS TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

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

BUILD-UP ICE ON PIPES OF CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT PREP AREAS.REPAIR ISSUE

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USED EGG CARTON FLATS AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT ON THE GRILL LINE. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR WASHABLE CONTAINER TO HOLD IN-USE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE UNIT WATER LINE,AT REAR AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR TO KNOW THE EXISTING LOCATION.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OVERFLOWING WATER ONTO FLOOR,WHEN STOPPER IS RELESEAD AT ONE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN DISHROOM. REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREP AREAS ARE COVERED WITH CARDBOARDS AND RUBBER MATTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND INSTALL MISSING FLOOR TILES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. REMOVE CARDBOARDS FROM FLOORS THROUGHUT PREMISES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

JUL 26
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN PREP SERVICE COOLER WITH DIRT ENCRUSTED ON THE FLOOR, STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. -WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS -CRACKS ON THE FLOOR, MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING ALONG PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 18
2022
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED EMPLOYEE PREPARING PERSONAL DRINKS AND DRINKING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE THEIR FOOD.

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

NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS.

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

NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS. --AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING HAND WASH SINKS. --AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN PREP SERVICE COOLER WITH DIRT ENCRUSTED ON THE FLOOR, STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. -WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS -CRACKS ON THE WALLS, MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING ALONG PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 37, 39, 49, 53 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2552485 DATED 3/3/2022 NOT CORRECTED:- #37) VIOLATION #3-302-12--NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. #39) VIOLATION #3-307.11--NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD. 39) VIOLATION #3-305.11: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS ON RAISED SHELVING ABOUT 6" OFF THE FLOOR. 49) VIOLATION #4-601.11(B) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SPILLS SHELVES AND MAINTAIN. 53) VIOLATION #5-501.17: NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS ALL ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 3
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO SOAP AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASH SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS ON RAISED SHELVING ABOUT 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SPILLS SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:- MISSING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA FLOORS WITH WATER, DIRT, AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH DISHWASHER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY EXHAUST HOODS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

APR 9
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

PREP AREA (ALONG COOKLINE) REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULTED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT DISHMACHINE WASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SLICING DELI MEATS AT THE PREP TABLE LOCATED AT THE DRY STORAGE WITH NO HAND WASH SINK, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, PREP SINK OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE FROM THE BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-REFRIED BEANS 45.5F, GROUND BEEF 46.4F, CHEESE 44.2F, TURKEY 47.8F, SAUSAGE 56.7F, EGGS 64.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS, STEAKS,EGGS AND HOLLANDAISE SAUCE) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE ONE OF THREE EXHAUST HOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION

MAR 15
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES RAW CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.

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

FOUND SHELVING UNITS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. FOUND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

FOUND FLOORS AT MAIN PREPARATION/DISHWASHING AREAS WITH WORN OUT GROUTING. MUST REPAIR.

AUG 22
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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

AUG 15
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 35 FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES AT MAIN KITCHEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. ALSO, MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, DISHMACHINE, AND GRILLS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED.

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

FOUND FLOORS/FLOOR MATS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE WATEERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.

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

FOUND OUTSIDE FOOD SHED NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

SEP 15
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE NEWLY INSTALLED EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE COOKS LINE.

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

EXTERIOR OF THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, OLD TIN FOIL AS LINER. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE FOIL.

SEP 8
2016
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER FOUND AT 50.4F WITH FOODS SUCH AS HAM AT 50.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 1 LB EACH OF HARDBOILED EGGS AT 50F, FETA CHEESE AT 46.7F, 2 LBS COOKED SAUSAGE AT 75.2F, 5 LBS HAM AT 50.2F.ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $300.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALSanitation
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. WAITRESS OBSERVED HANDLING AND BUTTERING READY TO EAT TOAST WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MUST NOT HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD WITH BARE HANDS AS DISCUSSED IN REPORT #1528011 ON 3-19-15. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5-16-16 #1770841 NOT CORRECTED. #30-: READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.#32-UNDERSIDE OF METAL SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE ABOVE THE WAFFLE COOKERS FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34-: FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#38- MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE COOKS LINE WHERE RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, GLOVES ARE USED TO REPLACE BARE HAND CONTACT AND FREQUENT HAND WASHING IS NEEDED.#43- COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED IN THE CONTAINER. FOUND 0PPM CHLORINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE GREASE TRAP WITH SAME AND EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD/NON-FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

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

EXTERIOR OF THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, OLD TIN FOIL AS LINER. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE FOIL. INTERIOR OF THE REAR PREP EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE OR DEBRIS: UNDER ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND BEHIND REAR POT/PAN AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, UNDER BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM, THROUGHOUT WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS FLOOR MATTING THROUGHOUT.

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

WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH FOOD SPLATTER, CHIPPING PLASTER/PAINT: REAR PREP AT DISH AREA, THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE. INTERIOR WOODEN DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH RAW, CHIPPING AND DAMAGED WOOD. MUST SEAL/PAINT AND MAINTAIN. HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.

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

SERVERS MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.

MAY 16
2016
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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

COOKS LINE KNIVES MUST BE STORED IN A PROPER CONTAINER. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

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

UNDERSIDE OF METAL SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE ABOVE THE WAFFLE COOKERS FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE A PLASTIC MILK CRATE AS LEGGING FOR THE DISH MACHINES BOTTOM SHELVING. FLOOR MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, EQUIPMENT LEGS MUST BE CLEANABLE.

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

EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELD TUBING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.

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

EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT THE DISH EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE COOKS LINE WHERE RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, GLOVES ARE USED TO REPLACE BARE HAND CONTACT AND FREQUENT HAND WASHING IS NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

MAR 19
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

MAR 12
2015
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1441302 DATED JULY 11, 2014 NOT CORRECTED: "MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND PIPES UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP." FLAT TOP GRILL SIDES AND EXTERIOR STILL HAVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON BOTH 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS ON THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DIPPER WELL DRAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS TO REPLACE THOSE THAT ARE NOT WORKING AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

JUL 11
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND MEXICAN COOKED RICE AT 64.9F, GREEK COOKED RICE AT 60.5F AND COOKED NOODLES AT 46.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD PRODUCTS APPROXIMATELY 40LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $20. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT/REPLACE. REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF FRONT PREP COOLER.

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

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND PIPES UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP. DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS BUIL-UP.

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

FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED DETAIL CLEANING. INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ALONG WALLBASE AND CORNERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES IN DISHWASHING AREA.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALL IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA REMOVE DIRT BUILD-UP.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

APR 18
2014
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT/REPLACE. REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF FRONT PREP COOLER.

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

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND PIPES UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP. DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS BUIL-UP.

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

FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED DETAIL CLEANING. INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ALONG WALLBASE AND CORNERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES IN DISHWASHING AREA.

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

MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE. DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

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

HANDWASH SINK IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS IN FOOD PREP COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

MAY 2
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO DIPPER WELL(RUNNING WATER/DRAIN) FOR SCOOPED ICE CREAM.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

SEP 4
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNIFE RACK HOLDER, UNDER MAIN GRILL STATION TO REMOVE EXCEES GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP AT ICE CREAM FREEZER AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT MAIN COOKING LINE AT CORNERS TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD UP.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE AND CHANGE GREASY EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT MAIN KITCHEN.

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

MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES AT REAR STORAGE AREA.

FEB 4
2011
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 1
2011
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 27
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND PREP DISPLAY COOLER IN PREP ARE MAINTAINING TEMP OF 52.6F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE UNIT,FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS REPAIRED.(FAX #312-746-4240).POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED IN IT:FRESH EGGS,COOKED SAUSAGE,BEEF ETC).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO70338-14.

CRITICALFood 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:DICED HAM AT TEMP OF 46F;SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 48.3F; COOKED REFRIED BEANS AT TEMP OF 47.6F;COOKED GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 49F; SLICED COOKED TURKEY AT TEMP OF 47F; VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESE AT TEMP OF 48F; SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 48F;CUT FRESH FRUIT AT TEMP OF 52.5F; COOKED CHORIZO AT TEMP OF 50.1F COOKED SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 67.6F TO 78.6F; COTTAGE CHEESE AT TEMP OF 52.5F; SCRAMBLE FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 54.1F; WAFFLE MIXED WITH MILK AND FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 50.6F TO 54.7F. ALSO FOUND 20 POUNDS OF COOKED REFRIED BEANS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 44.5F TO 45F(FOOD WAS COOKED TWO DAYS AGO).ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 60, VALUE AT $80.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-0005(A) HOOOO70338-14

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.UNABLE TO WASH HANDS DUE TO BROKEN DRAIN PIPE,WATER DRAINS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA.UNABLE TO USE.OWNER/ MANAGER CALLED A PLUMBER FROM E.J.CARPENTRY(PH#773-327-6812) WHICH HE REPORTED ON PREMISES BY 9:45AM,PROBLEM WAS FIXED BY 9:30AM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO70339-15

MINORSanitation
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.REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT DOORS OF PREP COOLER AND FREEZER

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT (DEBRIS BUILD-UP)

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE BROKE LIGHT SHIELD IN STOREGE AREA.

MINORPlumbing & 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,REMOVE DIRTY PLASTIC BAGS.

JAN 15
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS AND THOSE OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

MINORSanitation
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND THE VENTILATION HOODS.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED GROUT MISSING FROM THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GROUT THE FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE 4 BURNER STOVE AND ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS AT THE COOKING LINE. DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOKING LINE.

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