GREEN MONKEY INC..
1325 S STATE ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 13 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14 OBSERVED LICENSEE HOLDER DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE.DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT INCLUDING OR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR FOR REVIEW. EDUCATED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER FOOD HANDLING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED WHILE PREPPING AND SERVING(PATRONS) COLD FOOD ITEMS OFFERED ON MENU (SLICE MELON, ETC). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING DURING OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH OUT DRYING PROVISION OR PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL HAND SINK IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM, COOKED CHICKEN, SOUP, ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER & WALK IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-203.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT THERMOMETER (TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE) FOR MEASURING (PROBING) FOOD ITEMS/ PRODUCTS IN FACILITY FOR ACCURACY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGED THERMOMETERS ARE REQUIRED FOR MEASURING FOOD ACCURACY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED INSIDE SINK COLLECTED TOGETHER. CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE. STORE WIPING INSIDE SANITIZER SOLUTION DURING OPERATION.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 262018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BINS (RICE ETC.) NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE AND ALSO OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (DELI MEAT, CHEESE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT THE PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN DRY STORAGE LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER ALL SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIGHT BULB NOT SHIELDED LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT BULB SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
APR 192018FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NOT MAINTAINED AND UNABLE TO FILL UP ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS DUE TO WATER FROM THE FAUCET UNABLE TO PROPER FLOW AND SPRAYING ALL OVER THE WALLS AND FLOORS. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE DETERGENT HOSE WAS BEING USED TO FILL UP THE FAR LEFT AND THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS AND THE SPRAYER ON THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT WAS BEING USED TO FILL UP SAID COMPARTMENT. ALSO OBSERVED A HEAVY LEAK ON THE LEFT HOSE THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE WALL CAUSING A HEAVY ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE TO FORM AROUND THE PLUMBING FIXTURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCET SO THAT FAUCET WATER WILL PROPERLY FLOW AND FILL UP ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AND REPAIR THE HEAVY LEAK AROUND THE FIXTURE FOR THE DETERGENT HOSES AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2099050 DATED 10/17/17; 38 - Observed gap between 3 compartment sink and wall. Observed black, slimy, mold-like substance in gaps. Must regrout to fill gap between sink and wall. Must remove black substance and sanitize. Must maintain same. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BINS (RICE ETC.) NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE AND ALSO OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (DELI MEAT, CHEESE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT THE PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN DRY STORAGE LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER ALL SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALL COVING IN POOR REPAIR AND DETACHED FROM THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIGHT BULB NOT SHIELDED LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT BULB SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 3 OF THE CLASS ROOM REFRIGERATORS, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (MILK) INSIDE, WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 172017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Observed aluminium foil used as a liner on bottom shelf of center table in prep area. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Observe excessive rust accumulation on bottom shelf of drying rack in prep area. Must remove rust or paint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
Observed missing floor tiles in rear storage room. Must repair/replace to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
Observed gap between 3 compartment sink and wall. Observed black, slimy, mold-like substance in gaps. Must regrout to fill gap between sink and wall. Must remove black substance and sanitize. Must maintain same.
JUN 132016PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
LIVE BIRDS IN FACILITY. FOUND 9 LIVE DOVES IN CAGES IN A HALLWAY LEADING TO AN OPEN KITCHEN ABOUT 50' AWAY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BIRDS. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED CHIPPED PAINT ON KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SURFACE THATS EASILY CLEANABLE.
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MAR 242015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN AND COOKED VEGETABLES) ARE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. SRIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN THE BOYS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A FLOOR DRAIN COVER.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TOO SMALL FOR THE LARGEST POT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
JUL 82014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 252014FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO PROVIDE. REAR EXIT DOOR TO GARBAGE AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOFED/NO LOGBOOK
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. CONTAINER OPEN WITH GARBAGE OVER FLOWING CONTAINER. DEBRIS ALONG AREA THAT MUST BE REMOVED DUE TO RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN HER CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CERT MGR CERTIFICATE.
ALL OPEN BAGS OF FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN CNTAINERS WITH LIDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPLACING. GASKETS ARE WORN IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE HANDSINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND ALL HOLES IN NEED OF REPAIR. HOLE IN WALL IN OUTER HALLWAY IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE. HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANAIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 292013FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 27 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. HAM, TURKEY, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO SEPARATE IT FROM THE 3-COMP. SINK/DRAINBOARD IN THE PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND INTERIOR OF COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
MUST CLEAN THE CEILING AND WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA.
MUST SEAL THE HOLES IN THE WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
MUST PROPERLY STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
AUG 212012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND HOLES IN WALLS ABOVE HAND SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN.
FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT THAT MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED OR REMOVED.(OLD TOYS, DESKS,ETC.)
JUL 152011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN AND ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN.
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. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
OCT 222010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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. Found containers at main kitchen not stored properly.(must store inverted).
Found floors not clean at main kitchen/rear hallway areas.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →