GREEN TOMATO CAFE.
3750 W OGDEN AVE · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 25 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 242026PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE ALL AREAS.
MAY 152025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 122025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED COLD HOLD DELI UNIT AT IMPROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 50°F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COLD HOLD UNIT AT 41F AND BELOW. THE UNIT IS TAGGED, HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CONTACT CDPH FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 272024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HARI RESTRAINTS HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY AIRDRYING ON TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION.
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT (VITAMIXER, HOT HOLD UNIT, STORAGE BINS, ETC.) IN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED WINDOWSILLS IN THE REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, DEAD BUGS, AND SPLATTER THROUGHOUT. NOTED FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP WITH FOOD, TRASH, ETC. THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 2 OF 4 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF TRAINING COMPLETION DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.
OCT 232023PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FROZEN CORN THAWING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON BOTTOMS OF ALL COOLER UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH TABLES, EQUIPMENT, AND COOLING UNITS,AND SINKS AS WELL IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS BEHIND AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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OCT 162023FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOOD COOKED BACON WITH BARE HANDS AND ADD TO COOKED BREAKFAST IN KITCHEN AT FOOD LINE. ALSO NOTED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD CHHESE WITH BARE HANDS ON THE FOOD PREP LINE. FOOD EMPLOYEES’ MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF HAM AT 55.2F, 2LBS OF CORN SALSA AT 46.8F AND 2LBS OF COLE SLAW AT 47.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 7LBS AT $60. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
OBSERVED FROZEN CORN THAWING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMEPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON BOTTOMS OF ALL COOLER UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS BEHIND AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH TABLES, EQUIPMENT, AND COOLING UNITS,AND SINKS AS WELL IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 72022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE OF RUST DRIPPING ONTO ICE (USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION) OBSERVED SLIMEY BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND DISCARD ALL ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE BEFORE USING. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY EMPTIED AND SANITIZED MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON BOTTOMS OF ALL COOLER UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH TABLES, EQUIPMENT, AND COOLING UNITS,AND SINKS AS WELL IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 122021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN POLICY AND NO ITEMS/ CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C)
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP/CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030 (C) CITATION WRITTEN UNDER 6-301.12
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER HANDLE PAPERWORK AND TOUCH MULTIPLE SURFACES THEN TOUCH RAW STEAKS IN REACH COOLER. MANANGER DISCARDED $24 WORTH OF STEAKS VOLUNTARILY.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE BIN UNPROTECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 162020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF MOST REFRIGERATORS (3 DOOR REFRIGERATORS AND ONE DOOR REFRIGERATORS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS BEHIND AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROOF OF THE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT OF PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
8-304.11 OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-010(B).
APR 142020FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE 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.
5-202.12(A) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS LOCATED IN THE LOBBY OF THE HEALTH CENTER. HOT WATER AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WAS 60F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT HOT WATER MAINTAINS 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF MOST REFRIGERATORS (3 DOOR REFRIGERATORS AND ONE DOOR REFRIGERATORS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
5-204.12 OBSERVED ONE OF TWO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
5-501.113(B) OBSERVED A MISSING LID ON THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID DUMPSTER OR REPLACE SAID DUMPSTER LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS BEHIND AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROOF OF THE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT OF PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
APR 162019FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION ON TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, CORN SALSA, TOMATOES, COOKED MEATLOAF, ETC.) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND PREPARED ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #37, #38, #49, #55 FROM REPORT #2229829 DATED 10/17/2018 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #37 3-302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS #38 6-202.15 OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS AND PATIO DOOR ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING. #49 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,WINDOW SILLS,FLOOR MIXER. #55 6-501.13 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 172018PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS AND PATIO DOOR ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,WINDOW SILLS,FLOOR MIXER
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BLINKING LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OCT 152018PASS W/ CONDITIONS16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED TO WASH MULTIUSE UTENSILS AND NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING.THE FINAL RINSE SANITIZER IS READING 134.0F.MUST HAVE FINAL RINSE AT 180.0F OR ABOVE.INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL CDPH.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS 2.5LBS.CORN SALSA 48.2F-48.9F,1-DOZEN BOILED EGGS 56.5F,3LBS. PINEAPPLE COLESLAW 47.6F,49.5F,50.0F,51.3F,4-OZ GREEN LEAFY SPINACH 54.7F,3LBS.SLICED TURKEY 49.5F-51.6F,3LBS. JERK CHICKEN 54.5F,3LBS. HUMMUS 49.1F,3LBS. GRILLED CHICKEN 53.6F,4.5LBS. TUNA 49.1F,50.1F,50.7F,2LBS. SLICED TOMATOES 52.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.25.4LBS.$200.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50.3F WITH TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON COOLER.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER TO CDPH.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS AND PATIO DOOR ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,WINDOW SILLS,FLOOR MIXER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BLINKING LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 292017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OVEN AND GRILL TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AROUND ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP, FLOORS AT THE COOK LINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING GREASE IN CORNERS AND ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENT. FLOORS IN FRONT COFFEE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS IN FRONT COFEE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 162017PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND SALAD STATION REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 47.3 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COOLER MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. COOLER BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED CHICKEN 47.2, SLICED TURKEY 47.8, 46.3, CUT TOMATOES 48.1, ALL PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED. TOTAL VALUE 10LBS, $100.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, THERE ARE NO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATES POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A PERSON AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN COOKING, PREPING, HOLDING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OVEN AND GRILL TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AROUND ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP, FLOORS AT THE COOK LINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING GREASE IN CORNERS AND ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENT. FLOORS IN FRONT COFFEE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS IN FRONT COFEE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 122016PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
AUG 52016FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,EGGS,STEAK,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER,WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINISE,AND SANITIZE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1566588 DATE 08-21-2015(45)OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET,INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER NEAR THE GRILL AT PREP AREA
AUG 212015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN ON A TRAY IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. OBSERVED RAISINS FOR SALE IN SMALL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH NAME OF BUSINESS, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DEATIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE CORNER AND ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BOXES OF SOAP STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 42014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SMALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK STAINS. INSTD TO REMOVE STAINS AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
SMALL HOLES NOTED AROUND PIPES AND GAPS ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO SEAL SAME AND PROVIDE WALL COVING.
UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL SAME.
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA.
AUG 282014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MICE DROPPINGS NOTED (OVER 50) SCATTERED IN ELECTRICAL STORAGE ROOM AND STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN MENS TOILET ROOM. HOLES/GAPS NOTED ALONG WALLBASE AND AROUND PIPES IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND SEAL ALL HOLES/GAPS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS
SMALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK STAINS. INSTD TO REMOVE STAINS AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL SAME.
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA.
OCT 312013FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OVER 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE SEATING AREA PERIMETER AND UNDER THE COOLERS. TWO RODENT HOLES WERE FOUND, ONE UNDER THE FRONT ENTRANCE WAY SEATING AREA AND ONE IN THE RESTAURANT REAR SEATING AREA NEXT TO THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, SEAL UP ANY POSSIBLE RODENT OPENINGS AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
KITCHEN UTENSILS ON THE COOKS LINE ARE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION, KEEP THE SANITIZER CONTAINER WITH A WIPING CLOTH INSIDE AND WIPE SURFACES AND UTENSILS IN BETWEEN USE AND LET THEM AIR DRY.
THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER THE COOLERS AND GARBAGE RECEPTACLES, WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS AND INSPECT FOR DEFECTS IN THE BASE BOARDS.
MAY 312013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
THE WALK IN COOLER HAS SOME CONDENSATION ON THE CONDENSER SURFACE AREA, A GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE COOLER DOOR IS ALLOWING MOIST AIR TO BE DRAWN IN, REPAIR THE COOLER DOOR GASKET AND WIPE DOWN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA.
THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IS DIRTY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DRAINS WITH A DRAIN BRUSH.
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