NOV 21
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GRAND SUB.
BEAT. 19/100
3952 W GRAND AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 21, 2025 · passed
Failed 6 of 16 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
81
includes 21 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14: OBSERVED REAR DISHWASHING SINK WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12: OBSERVED MISSING THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 142025FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 14
2025
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH GLOVES ON USE A FLY SWATTER TO KILL A ROACH AND THEN GO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD (FRIES). ALSO, OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING THE CASH REGISTER AND PUTTING ON NEW GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. LASTLY, THE FOOD HANDLER WIPES THEIR HANDS ON THE APRON AND NEARBY WASH CLOTH. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER CONTAMINATING HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON NEW GLOVES AND PREPARING FOOD. FRIES WERE DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS AT $4.50. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED REAR DISHWASHING SINK WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 MICE DROPPINGS, TWO LIVE ROACHES, AND 4 SMALL FLIES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. FOUND MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING FOOD PREP TABLES, THE TOILET ROOM, DRY STORAGE SHELVES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. FOUND LIVE ROACHES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND BEHIND THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR. FOUND SMALL FLIES ON A DISH STORED ABOVE A COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON BOXES STORED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, LIVE ROACH, AND SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE WALL POST ON THE SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED MISSING THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON SITE. PER MANAGER, THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA IS USED AS A MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED AT LEAST 1 SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN. A FLOOR DRAIN SHALL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER OR SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 32024PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
DEC 3
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY TWO AND A HALF POUNDS OF RAW/UNCOOKED CHICKEN WITH COST AT $10 IN TWO DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERAL TEMPERATURE AT 61.3F IN THE FOOD PREP/SERVICE AREA. MANAGER DENATURED AND TOSSED OUT/DISPOSED OF CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD/MAINTAIN TCS FOOD/CHICKEN AT 40F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS, FLOUR AND CORNMEAL, IN CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS AND NO LABELS ON MILD SAUCE, KETCHUP AND OLIVE/VEGETABLE OIL IN FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GROCERY BAG(S) IN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE SERVICE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE A REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHTOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DIRTY VENT IN THE STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT COVERING/SHIELDING MISSING OVER LIGHTBULBS IN BACK STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE FILTERS AT HOOD VENT OVER THE GRILL AND FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 152023FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 15
2023
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS, IN WASHROOM AND IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED HAND DRYING PROVISIONS SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS BEFORE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SQUEEZE BOTTLES OF BBQ AND HOT SAUCE IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER SHALL BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN MOP SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT(EASTSIDE) OF MOP SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER IN TWO DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINER IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED ALL NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR STORAGE IN TWO DOOR FREEZER IN REAR, OBSERVED SMALL SILVER GARBAGE CAN USED TO STORE FLOUR IN REAR AND OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWL USED FOR DISPENSING STORED IN FLOUR IN SMALL SILVER GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS, FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE AND FOOD GRADE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED IMPROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WASTE WATER DRAIN INTO OTHER TWO COMPARTMENTS WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT WHERE DUMPSTER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE AND CLEAN HALLWAY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR OF FACILITY NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN FACILITY.
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DEC 52022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 5
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE FLAT TOP GRILL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
NOV 282022FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 28
2022
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON THE PREMISES AND LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE STORAGE SHELF IN THE REAR HALLWAY TO THE ALLEY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX.30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA, AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PEPSI COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT AND REMOVE RUST.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN CHICKEN IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE FLAT TOP GRILL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
DEC 292021PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 29
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
APR 12020PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 1
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER AT THE BOTTOM OF ALL CHEST FREEZERS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP IN THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND LOBBY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 302020FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 30
2020
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER AT THE BOTTOM OF ALL CHEST FREEZERS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP IN THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FACUET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND LOBBY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #48(OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR 03/23/2020 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO NON PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 232020FAILED16 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 23
2020
FAILED
16 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD (PITA BREAD) WITH BARE HAND. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL LIVE FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA, WALL NEAR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE LOBBY AREA. OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH IN REAR ALONG THE WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING LAYING ON THE COUNTERS AND PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER AT THE BOTTOM OF ALL CHEST FREEZERS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP IN THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FACUET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND LOBBY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 192016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 19
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FRONT BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, AND CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED REAR CEILING VENT/TILE DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN ALL CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.
MAR 282014FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 28
2014
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVE MORE THAN 30 MICE DROPPING ON SIDE 2 DOOR COOLER, COUNTER LEDGE IN REAR PREP AREA,AND COLD HOLD UNIT FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, REAR AND FRONT EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF ( 1/2 INCH GAP). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA OF DROPPING AND RODENT PROOF BOTH DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPTER, DEBRIS AND GREASE ON GROUND AND TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPTER AND DEGREASE,OUTSIDE,GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-20
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAIN;OBSERVED PUTTY INSIDE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT. PUTTY WAS REMOVED AND COMPARTMENT BEGIN TO LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILES HAS GAPS , HOLES, AND CRACKS . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JAN 42013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 4
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF GIASS DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT/HOT LINE SELLING AREA NEEDS CLEANING. INTERIOR OF MIDDLE CHEST FREEZER AT REAR FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA NEEDS CLEANING.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
COVING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT REAR FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALLBASE BEHIND FOOD PREP TABLE.
FEB 12010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 1
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR REAR HALLWAY AREA
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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REAR AREA
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES, BETTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR HALLWAY AREA
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