GRACE AFRICAN RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

4409 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

15 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jul 2018.

Last inspected Jul 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 30

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & 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 GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY ON SITE.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. -

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA/PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE/DRY STORAGE ON FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND CREATE INSPECTION AISLES TO PROPERLY MONITOR PEST ACTIVITY.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREA NOT MAINTAINED:- -FLOORS UNDERNEATH STOVE WITH THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION. -FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING WITH HEAVY DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD ROACHES ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE CABINET FLOOR OF HAND WASH SINK. -FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE WITH DIRT RAT DROPPING AND ROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING. -

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -DIRTY WALLS SPLASHED WITH FOOD AND DIRT -DUSTY AND DIRTY CEILING FANS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA -BASEMENT CEILING IN POOR REPAIRS. -HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING. -

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE AS REQUIRED BY THE NEW CODE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 19

2018

FAIL 13 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & 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 GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER:-TURKEY TAIL 78.1F INSIDE WARMING RACK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS TO BE IMPROPER:- SPAGHETTI 75.9F, EGGS 73.4F, OKRO 45.9F, STEW SAUCE 51.3. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY DISPOSED OF 31 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $132.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE/DRY STORAGE AND OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS AT THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA/PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE AS REQUIRED BY THE NEW CODE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 25

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY BROKEN CARDBOARDS ARE USED FOR SHELF LINERS IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA,MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO STOPPERS PROVIDE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PAPER/PLASTIC.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS.NEED TO PROVIDE

JUL 20

2017

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-25-16,REPORT#1632276 #31- MUST STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS,TRAYS, UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP. #32- FOUND SOME FROZEN FOODS WRAPPED ON A GROCERY BAGS. MUST REPLACE BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE BAGS. DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. #34-CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN #36-MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD. #45-NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. TODAY 7-18-17 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY BROKEN CARDBOARDS ARE USED FOR SHELF LINERS IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA,MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO STOPPERS PROVIDE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PAPER/PLASTIC.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS.NEED TO PROVIDE

JUL 18

2017

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.CLOGGED.UNABLE TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO USE WASH BOWL IN STAFF WASH ROOM WHICH IS ACCESSIBLE TO KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Serious Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY BROKEN CARDBOARDS ARE USED FOR SHELF LINERS IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Critical Pest Activity

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

REMOVE DEAD ROACHES INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,ALSO BETWEEN THE GREEN SPONGES.GRIMES INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA,MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO STOPPERS PROVIDE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PAPER/PLASTIC.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS.NEED TO PROVIDE

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FEB 25

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPOT#15322610 DATED 4/3/15. #40-MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. MANAGER WENT OUT TO BUY THE THERMOMETERS DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS,TRAYS, UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SOME FROZEN FOODS WRAPPED ON A GROCERY BAGS. MUST REPLACE BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE BAGS. DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED WALLS IN THE DINING AREA CLOSE TO THE MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST REPAIR. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

APR 3

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND A CONTAINER OF SHELLED EGGS AND PEELED HARDBOILED EGGS ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AT 80.3F, ONE CONTAINER OF FISH ON THE FLOOR AT 60.4F, AND A CONTAINER OF CHICKEN ON TOP OF THE CONTAINER OF FISH AT 61.6F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 60# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

F0UND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN OBSTRUCTED BY POTS AND PANS ON THE FLOOR AND PANS INSIDE OF THE SINK WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER REMOVE ITEMS BLOCKING THE SINK AND PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PER MY REQUEST. HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT EACH HAND SINK FOR EMPLOYEE USE IN PREP AREA AND THE SINK CANNOT BE OBSTRUCTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEANING OF INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALL WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE OR DISCARD UNECCESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT AND RE-ORGANIZE TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ALLOW PROPER CLEANING AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 17

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND COOKED VEGETABLE STORED ON TOP THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT TEMP OF 89.6F; COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT TEMP OF 105.9F; COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT ARE AT TEMP OF 46.9F TO 47.8F.FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER.POUND #13. VALUE $57. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN DOOR HANDLE AND BROKEN .LID LINER INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT IS LOCATED AT EAST WALL OF THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LID.OBSERVED PLASTIC BAG USED HAS A LID TO REHEAT FOOD,ALSO MELTED BAG STOCK ON POT ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONLY LIDS TO REHEAT FOOD

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED BASEMENT AREA.,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition

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

NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT IN PREP AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLE

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT PREP AREA TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUL 24

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED/CRACKED FLOOR TILES AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE TILE AND FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL GAP/REPAIR DAMAGED WALL AT SAID AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THEROMETERS INSIDE SOME COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

JUL 17

2013

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE BASEMENT OFFICE AND OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND FLIES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (07/24/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED/CRACKED FLOOR TILES AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DIRT/LITTER BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHTOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE TILE AND FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS IN KITCHEN AND SEAL GAP AT WALL/FLOOR BASE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THEROMETERS INSIDE SOME COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OFFICE AND BASEMENT CLUTTERED THORUGHOUT (BIKES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, SPEAKERS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.

SEP 13

2012

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 6

2012

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE TOPS BETWEEN 71.4 F AND 124.8 F- FISH SOUP, COOKED NOODLES, RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW OR 140 F AND ABOVE. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.

Serious Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #614694 DATED ON 01/13/12 AND MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINPSECTION (09/13/12)- #33 THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTIALTION HOOD FILTERS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT, #34 OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR, #35 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND VENTIALION HOOD COVER AND FOOD STAINS/BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES/UNCLEAN WALLS.

JAN 13

2012

PASS 6 violations

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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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 FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND VENTILATION COVER ABOVE PREP AREA AND FOOD STAINS/BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES AND WALLS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE STEAMTABLE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR BATHROOM.

Minor Pest Activity

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

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 clean and should not produce any offensive odors. BASEMENT CLUTTERED ALONG SOUTH WALL. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

AUG 29

2011

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN CHEST FREEZER(INSULATION EXPOSED)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR IN BASEMENT AREA. OBSERVED TODAY CHEST FREEZER EMPTY,NO FOOD HOWEVER IS STILL TURNED ON.INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REMOVE. PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS HEAVELY LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEANING OF INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALL WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Sanitation

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

PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR SEWAGE CAP.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,ALONG THE WALL AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.RESEAL BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, ALSO PROVIDE BASEBOARD IN WASHROOM

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA, GREASE BUILD-UP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED PAPER USED FOR STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT.3 STOPPERS. OBSERVED TODAY STOPPERS PROVIDED, HOWEVER NOT THE RIGHT STOPPERS.MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

FOUND TWO FOOD THERMOMETER STORED INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR,USED FOR COOLER TEMPERATURE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH PROPER THERMOMETERS.

AUG 15

2011

FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

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:COODED TURKEY TAIL AT TEMP OF 76.4F, STORED INSIDE THE OVEN(WHICH IT WAS OFF); ALSO AT SAME LOCATION COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 68.2F.FOUND COOKED AND PELEED EGGS IN WATER AT TEMP OF 76.4F;STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO PREP TABLE.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 7, VALUE 10.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H0000 74082-14

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD AND TOUCHING NON FOOD CONTACT SUCH AS DIRTY RAGS,TO CLEAN THE PREP SURFACE,THAN LEFT THE KITCHEN(OENING THE DOOR WHICH THE SURFACE IS DIRTY) WENT DOWNSTAIRS TO BASEMENT AND RETURNED WITH A CONTAINER WHICH SHE PUSHED FOOD WITH BARE HANDS FROM ONE POT TO THE OTHER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 5, VALUE 5.HAND WASHING INFORMATION GIVEN.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) H000074082-14

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. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREA, BEHIND OF CORNER THE REFRIGERATOR(NORTH-WEST SIDE).ALSO OBSERVED A LIVE ROACH BEHIND THE DOOR OF MOP SINK/ STORAGE.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED:OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED,WITH GAPS ON THE BOTTOM OF IT(1/2" TO 1"),INSTRUCTED TO FIX.ALSO UNABLE TO CHECK STORAGES IN BASEMENT AREA, NO KEYS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT.KEY HAS BEEN REQUEST SINCE 2009.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000074083-15

Serious Other

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(CHICKEN,FISH ALL DIFFERENT KIND OF SOUPS) WERE PREPARED AND STORED.CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER REPORTED ON PREMISES AFTER HE WAS CALLED VIA PHONE BY EMPLOYEES,(30 MINUTES LATER).INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIME.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 H000074083-15

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY AND GARBAGE PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS.

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. BROKEN CHEST FREEZER(INSULATION EXPOSED)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR IN BASEMENT AREA.

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.DETAIL CLEANING OF INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALL WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Sanitation

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. KEEP FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT AREA, ALSO PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR SEWAGE CAP.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,ALONG THE WALL AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.RESEAL BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, ALSO PROVIDE BASEBOARD IN WASHROOM

Minor Sanitation

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 WALLS IN PREP AREA, GREASE BUILD-UP.

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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA,ALSO LEAKING WASTE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MANTAIN.MUST PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED PAPER USED FOR STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT.3 STOPPERS.

Minor Food Temperature

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. FOUND TWO FOOD THERMOMETER STORED INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR,USED FOR COOLER TEMPERATURE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH PROPER THERMOMETERS.

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