Chicago
18
BEAT

Great Buffet

2531 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608 · Pilsen · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 18 of 40 inspections for sanitation, pest activity

Inspections
40
16 passed
Last Inspected
2025-01-22
Pass Rate
40%
18 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-01-22)
Failed 18 inspections (2025, 2024, 2023...)
Sanitation issues found across 93 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 27 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 93×
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Pest Activity critical 27×
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Food Temperature critical 20×
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Documentation & Training critical 19×
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Plumbing & Waste minor 17×
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Food Storage & Handling serious 11×
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Other critical 10×
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety critical
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Facility Condition minor
2025-01-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 OBSERVED A CONTAINER (BEING USED AS A SCOOP) INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER OR CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE UTENSILS DIRECTLY IN FOOD AND ALWAYS STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY. OBSERVED A FOOD STRAINER BEING USED AS A FLOOR DRAIN STRAINER UNDER THE 2 ...

2025-01-15 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHI...

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 OBSERVED A CONTAINER (BEING USED AS A SCOOP) INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER OR CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE UTENSILS DIRECTLY IN FOOD AND ALWAYS STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY. OBSERVED A FOOD STRAINER BEING USED AS A FLOOR DRAIN STRAINER UNDER THE 2 ...

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING A LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LID OR REPLACE THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2603143 DATED 9/19/24; 37 - 3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE....

2024-09-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE, MUST POST SAID CERTIFICATE A...

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TI...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO A PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN AND INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, FRYERS AND WOK STATION. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES IN A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE RUST.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING BY THE WOK STATION IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8-304.11(A) OBSERVED THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED 9/12/24 NOT POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUE...

2024-09-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE, MUST POST SAID CERTIFICATE A...

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TI...

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH A CONTAINER INSIDE OF THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE REMOVED THE CONTAINER FROM T...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO A PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TCS FOOD AT INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER SERVING AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 1/2 LB OF COOKED PEPPERONI PIZZA AT 98F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 13...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED COOKED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT LABELS THAT CONTAIN THE DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS FOR ALL READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS AND INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED ONE LIVE COCKROACH ON THE WALL OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT AND INSECT...

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN AND INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, FRYERS AND WOK STATION. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES IN A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE RUST.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING BY THE WOK STATION IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.

2023-06-02 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
3
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B)OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK AND CHICKEN DUMPLINGS, AND EGGS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 71F - 61F LOCATED IN TAGGED REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM WOK STATION IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRU...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 OBSERVED TAGGED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH-IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND I...

minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11 FOUND TAGGED REACH IN COOLER DOOR KNOB LOCATED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF WOK STATION BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2023-05-30 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11 FOUND TAGGED REACH IN COOLER DOOR KNOB LOCATED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF WOK STATION BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2023-05-23 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND-WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE PANEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS RIBS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 110F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS(APPROX. 5 LBS AT $20). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK, COOKED NOODLES, EGGS ETC.) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51F - 53F LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM WOK STATION IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH-IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH-IN CO...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60-80 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER SELF SERVICE PEPSI MACHINE AND CAKE SELF-SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY...

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SHELVES IN PEPSI COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED WAS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ACCUMULATED GREASE ON ALL FRYERS. ALSO NOTED ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DOORS OF ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANI...

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND HANDWASHING SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE DISCONNECTED FROM THE BASIN. HANDWASHING IS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. THE MANAGER ADVISED TO USE ANOTHER HANDWASHING NE...

2022-08-08 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

2022-05-05 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN BETWEEN AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2022-04-25 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (FISH, CHICKEN) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MAANGER ON SITE AT A...

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (FISH, CHICKEN) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MAANGER ON SITE AT A...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-601.11(A) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK, BROWN AND BLACK SUBSTANCE BY THE ICE SLOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED HOT TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; 5 LBS OF COOKED SWEET POTATOES AT 90.5F. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER AND IN BETWEEN DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER, OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON A UNIT THAT IS LOCATED UNDER...

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN BETWEEN AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 OBSERVED A WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2022-02-04 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS ON SODA NOZZLES AND ICE SLOT AT SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

2022-01-31 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 14
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE (UPON INSPECTOR'S ARRIVAL) WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE UPON INSPECTOR'S ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER ARRIVE...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DUR...

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.114 (A,B,C,D,E,F:1&2) OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID DISH MACHINE SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. DISH MACHINE T...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS ON SODA NOZZLES AND ICE SLOT AT SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED RICE, RAW CHICKEN ETC) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A TWO DOOR PREP COOLER REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 5...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 OBSERVED A PREP COOLER, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND NEVER STORE TCS FOODS INSIDE OF INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION UNITS. SAID UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, AND ABOUT 75 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND ABOUT 80 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND ABOUT 2...

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED BY THE BUFFET SERVING STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE TO PREVENT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AROUND THE WOK STATION, IN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNIT GASKETS. INSTRUCTE...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-402.13 OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACK UP FROM A FLOOR DRAIN DUE TO THE DISH MACHINE BEING OPERATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PLUMBER FOR SERVICE AND NEVER ALLOW SEWAGE BACK UP TO OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY.DISH MACHI...

serious Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED DEAD INSECT BY THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

2021-09-16 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, STORAGE SHELVING, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER AND FREEZER, EXTERIOR OF ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINER, AND INSIDE THE BOTTOM STORAGE CADINETS OF ALL FOOD DISPLAY.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUT OF GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGH OUT NEED DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZING TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS, AND GREASE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS, CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHIELDS AND PIPING THROUGH OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINIG AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.

2021-09-09 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 30 ROACHES ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE RIM AND 3 ROACHES UNDER THE SNEEZE GUARD IN THE SELF SERVE AREA AND 10 ROACHES IN THE CEILING IN THE FRONT UNUSED PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, STORAGE SHELVING, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER AND FREEZER, EXTERIOR OF ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINER, AND INSIDE THE BOTTOM STORAGE CADINETS OF ALL FOOD DISPLAY.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUT OF GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGH OUT NEED DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZING TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS, AND GREASE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS, CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHIELDS AND PIPING THROUGH OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.

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CRITICAL 4
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY/MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY/MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED. OBSERVED SOME CRACKS AND CEVICES IN THE WALL UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

2020-02-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.114(A,B,C,D,E,F:1&2) OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AND AT 0PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZES AT A PROPER SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM-100PPM A...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLITE PINKISH SUBSTANCE AROUND THE ICE SLOT OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL...

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.17 OBSERVED A BLOCK OF WOOD UNDER THE FAUCET OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD BLOCK.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AROUND THE WOK STATION AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE WOK STATION AND IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY/MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY/MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.15 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GARBAGE DEBRIS ON THE GROUND LOCATED AROUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED. OBSERVED SOME CRACKS AND CEVICES IN THE WALL UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.

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CRITICAL 6
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD BEING HELD ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE SOLD DISGARDED, OR CONSUMED DATE ON ALL PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE BUFFET TABLES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RESEAL THE INSIDE OF THE CABINET.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN., INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS IN REAR COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALERGENT TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2019-01-15 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(n) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCREDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD BEING HELD ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE SOLD,DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED DATE ON ALL PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

7-101.11 OBSERVED SMALL BAGS OF RODENT PALLETS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER/NOT LABELED IN CABINETS UNDER THE BUFFET TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED.7-38-015. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN CABINETS UNDER HOT/COLD FOOD HOLDING TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ SANITIZE AREA, HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE BUFFET TABLES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RESEAL THE INSIDE OF THE CABINETS.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED THE REAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR HANDLES LOOSE AND SPRAYER NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS IN REAR COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGENT TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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4
serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING SERVICE. OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF ICE CREAM STORED IN A FREEZER THAT IS FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A PROPER SNEEZE GUARD FOR SELF-SERVE ICE CREAM TO PREVENT POSSIB...

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING: THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILLS, WOKS,OVEN,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR THE REACH IN COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, STEAMER, ALL CABINETS UNDER FOOD DISPLAY/SERVICE TABLE AND TRAVEL CARTS. ALSO REMOVE PROTECTIVE FILM O...

minor Pest Activity

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE ORGANIC MATTER AND PREVENT BREEDING SITE FOR PESTS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

2017-10-19 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER RUSTY. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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

2017-10-11 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND 2 LIVE ROACHES AT DISHWASHING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR, MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE DISHWASHING AREAS, AND MUST ELIMINATE ROACHES.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER RUSTY. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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

2017-03-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE. OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF ICE CREAM STORED IN A FREEZER THAT IS FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE AND AN ICE CREAM SCOOP STORED IN A DIPPER WELL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HAND SCOOPE...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST MAINTAIN THE PREP AREA FLOOR DRY. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE METAL COVERING THE WALK-IN COOLER CEILING CHIPPING AND FLAKING ABOVE OPEN FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MUST STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

2016-05-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WOK STATION WITH MINOR FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE RIGHT FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND A LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

2016-05-04 Fail Canvass
7
serious Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1546418 DATED 5/26/2015, 45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NOZZLES ON DRINK FOUNTAIN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE A SLITE PINKISH SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE PANEL WITH SLITE PINKISH SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED WOK STATION WITH MINOR FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A STRAINER USED TO CATCH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A PROPER FLOOR DRA...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE WOK STATION. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE RIGHT FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND A LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SEE VIOLATION #29

2015-05-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
10
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

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

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN FREEZER. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN BUFFET SERVING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLERS.

minor Pest Activity

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

2015-05-14 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Chemical Safety

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

SHELLFISH TAGS FOR SHELLED OYSTERS DISPLAYED FOR SALE NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. SHELLFISH, INCLUDING OYSTERS, CLAMS AND MUSSELS SHALL BE OBTAINED FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE. SHELLFISH TAGS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FOR 90 DAYS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-...

critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.9F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

critical Food Temperature

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

IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW OYSTERS 60.1F, SUSHI 57.1-59.3F, SHRIMP 56.3F, SLICED CANTELOUPE 54.3F DISPLAYED FOR SALE ON BUFFET LINE, RAW CHICKEN 51F, RAW BEEF 52.3F, RAW OCTOPUS 50.6F, AND RAW EGGS 59.1F STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ...

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 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR INSIDE CABINETS UNDER DESSERT DISPLAY IN BUFFET AREA, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS INSIDE CLOSETS IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. SECURE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

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

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN FREEZER. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN BUFFET SERVING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLERS.

minor Pest Activity

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

2014-02-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
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minor Food Storage & Handling

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

BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO

minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SURFACES NOTED ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE SPIGOT NOT PROTECTED. INSTD TO PROTECT PROPERLY

minor Food Temperature

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

WOK STATION, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER, MEAT SLICER, RICE HOT HOLDING UNITS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA INCLUDING DOORS, RUBBER GASKETS AND ALL ATTACHED MOTOR EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME, FREE OF EXC...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILES AND GROUT NOT MAINTAINED AROUND DISHMACHINE AREA CAUSING STANDING WATER ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR CRACKED, MISSING FLOOR TILES AND REPLACE WORN GROUT LINES. FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE AND ALONG WALLBASE THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

2014-02-07 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT BUFFET LINE: TRAY OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 120.1F, AND TRAY OF COOKED BEEF AT 124.4F. INSTD MGR ON PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED...

serious Food Storage & Handling

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

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, OBSERVED UNCOVERED TRAY OF RAW BEEF SHORT RIBS, STORED INSIDE CONTAINER OF UNCOVERED READY TO EAT IMITATION CRAB. INSTD MGR ON PROPER STORAGE OF RAW FOOD AND READY TO EAT FOOD. ALL CRAB DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT TH...

critical Pest Activity

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

ROACH ACTIVITY NOTED ON SITE. LIVE ROACHES (5 ADULT AND NYMPH) CRAWLING UNDER COOLER AROUND MOTOR HARDWARE AND WATER DRIP TRAY. ALSO NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES NOTED IN WATER DRIP TRAY FOR COOLER AND AROUND BEVERAGE SYRUP LINES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACH ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.

minor Sanitation

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

CARDBOARD LINING AND RUSTY SURFACES NOTED ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE SPIGOT NOT PROTECTED. INSTD TO PROTECT PROPERLY.

minor Food Temperature

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

ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION WHICH INCLUDES: LEGS, WHEELS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, ALL WIRE RACKS, CAN OPENER, DRY...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILES AND GROUT NOT MAINTAINED AROUND DISHMACHINE AREA CAUSING STANDING WATER ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR CRACKED, MISSING FLOOR TILES AND REPLACE WORN GROUT LINES. FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE AND ALONG WALLBASE THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES AND ALL SINKS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.

2013-05-08 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2013-05-03 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2013-04-05 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-03-28 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

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

REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED IN CENTER AND LEFT SIDE CORNER LEAVING AN OPENING IN BOTH AREAS OF 1/4 AN INCH; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: ICE DISPENSR CHUTE AT SODA MACHINES IN DINING AREA. CLEAN INSIDE ALL CABINETS UNDER HOT BUFFET LINES. CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS IN KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS IN KITCHEN, CLEAN BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES AROUND WOKS, CLEAN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVES AND CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT KITCHEN. CLEAN WALLBASES AND ALONG PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. REPAIR WALLBASES IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN WAS...

2012-12-12 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

THE SPACE BETWEEN THE TWO PREP COOLERS IS DIRTY, CLEAN IN DETAIL. THE BASE OF THE SOUTHWEST HOT FOOD BUFFET HAS MANY DEAD ROACHES; CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE THIS AREA AND CONTINUE TO MONITOR AREA CLOSELY. THE ICE DISPENSING CHUTES OF THE SODA D...

minor Sanitation

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

THE INTERIORS AND DOORS OF THE LOWER KITCHEN COOLERS ARE DIRTY; WASH , RINSE AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL.

minor Sanitation

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

THE KITCHEN FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS ARE BEHIND THE HOT LINE ARE DIRTY AND DAMAGED, REPAIR AND CLEAN AREAS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

ONE OF THE TWO WOMENS HAND SINK HOT WATER TAPS IS BROKEN, AND THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A SMALL LEAK, REPAIR THE PLUMBING.

2011-12-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-11-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
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. FO...

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. THE LARGE CONTAINERS HOLDING THE FLOUR, SALT, RICE AND SUGAR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, GRILL, HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

critical Pest Activity

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. SEAL HOLES IN THE REAR AREA SO NO RODENT HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.

2011-01-13 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-01-06 Fail License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
serious Sanitation

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

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. THE ICE MAKER AT THE INTERIOR SURFACES THICK WITH LIME AND MOLD BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WHOLE UNIT. SER...

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. FOUND...

minor Chemical 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 THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS HOLD SUGAR, FLOUR ECT.NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.

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 THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,OVEN,ENTERIOR AND EXTERIOR THE REACH IN COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER,STEAMER...

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. REPLACE THE BROKEN TILES AND GROUT LOCATED BY THE UTILITY/ MOP SINK.

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. CLEAN THE WALLS BY THE UTILITY /MOP SINK.

2010-12-15 Fail License Re-Inspection
2
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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINES, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREA...

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. THE FOLLOWING REMAINS: REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PRIVATE DINING ROOM, KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE WALL TILE ALONG WALLBASE IN KITCHEN UNDER DISH MACHINE.

2010-11-29 Fail License Re-Inspection
3
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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINES, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREA...

minor Pest Activity

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. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ALL PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING, CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST IN DINING AREA, KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILIN...

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...

2010-11-22 Fail License
CRITICAL 7
critical Food 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 COOLERS AMBIENT AIR TEMP AT 57.7F. UNIT MUST HOLD AT 40F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SE...

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 THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS IN THE PREP COOLER MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #2: A DOZ EGGS @ 56.9F, 1/2 LB OF IMITATION CRAB MEAT @ 52.2F, 1/2 LB OF COOKED PORK @ 51.3F AND 1 LB OF RA...

critical Pest Activity

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

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

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINES, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE ...

critical Pest Activity

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. CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS NOTED.

minor Pest Activity

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. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ALL PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING, CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST IN DINING AREA, KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CE...

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...

100
Miceli'S Deli & Food Mart
100
Burger King #10345
53
The Tamale Spaceship
58
Bacchanalia Rest & Lng
47
LA Michoacana Del Panda, Inc.

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