SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GREYHOUND LINES INC.

BEAT. 24/100

630 W HARRISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 8, 2022 · passed with conditions

Failed 7 of 19 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
11 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
79
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 8
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MINERAL BUILD UP AROUND SODA MACHINE DISPENSERS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS LOCATED AT FRONT GRILL AREA.

OCT 3
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 1
2019
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM NOT OPERATING AT THE MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE (64.3 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT THE MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE HAND SINK IS 100 DEGREE F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BAKED PASTRIES (MUFFINS) BEING SOLD AT THE FRONT COUNTER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 6
2018
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL COOKIES & MUFFINS WITH INGREDIENT LABELS AND SELL BY DATES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DEFROST EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION FROM DOOR AND WALLS IN WALK-IN FREEZER. DISCONTINUE USING SODA CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, INSTALL PROPER RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM EXTERIOR OF FRYER & GRILL. CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL & HOSES OF ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. ALSO, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET, BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND FROM UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS.

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST & GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD & FILTERS. REPAIR PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING IN REAR PREP, AND CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR DETACHED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

NOV 1
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM 2- DOOR UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,SHELVING UNITS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,REAR PREP AREA & DISH WASHING AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,FILTERS AT HOOD.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A FULL LIGHT SHIELD COVER,NOT A SLOTTED ONE OR SHATTER PROOF BULB IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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OCT 25
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA,CUSTOMERS WOMEN'S AND MEN'S TOILET ROOMS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/25/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

SERIOUSSanitation
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 3 OF 6 HANDSINKS IN CUSTOMERS WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND THE OTHER 3 NOT WORKING NO RUNNING WATER AT ALL.LAST STALL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS TOILET TISSUE AND ORANGE PEELS ON FLOOR AND TOILET BOWL.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN LAST STALL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM 2- DOOR UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,REAR PREP AREA & DISH WASHING AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,FILTERS AT HOOD.

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

MUST PROVIDE A FULL LIGHT SHIELD COVER,NOT A SLOTTED ONE OR SHATTER PROOF BULB IN REAR PREP AREA.

AUG 21
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK BY ICE MACHINE AND KNOB AT FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR AT SAME SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

AUG 15
2017
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.2F, UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO REPAIR AND BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40 'F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005A

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

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN DISPLAY COOLER, (4) EGGS 50.1F, VARIETY OF (19) PREPACKAGED DELI SANDWICHES (TURKEY, HAM) AT 60.1F, (22) YOGURT 58.9F, (38) MILK 55.5F, (10) BURRUTO, AND (5) HUMMUS, ALL PRODUCT DUMPED DENATURED AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40'F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROX 25LBS $300 VALUE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005A

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, DELI MEATS, ETC.) NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES AND CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012

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

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 09/26/2016, REPORT #1965233, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 RUBBER GASKETS OF UPRIGHT FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. INTERIOR FRAME OF ICE MACHINE WITH RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. MISSING UPPER EXTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. REPLACE SAME 33 INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, MOTORS AND FANS OF ALL COOLERS, SINK BASINS IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM, LEGS. WHEELS OF ALL ATTACHED EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 45 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK BY ICE MACHINE AND KNOB AT FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR AT SAME SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

SEP 26
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKETS OF UPRIGHT FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. INTERIOR FRAME OF ICE MACHINE WITH RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. MISSING UPPER EXTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. REPLACE SAME

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

INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, MOTORS AND FANS OF ALL COOLERS, SINK BASINS IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM, LEGS. WHEELS OF ALL ATTACHED EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR TILES MISSING AND IN POOR REPAIR IN MENS EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM REPAIR SAME. FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

WALK IN COOLER WALLS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING AND STAINED TILES IN MENS EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR BY PREP TABLE/COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS

SEP 19
2016
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.2F, DISPLAY COOLER AT 45.1F. UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO REPAIR AND BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.CRITICAL.

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

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER AND OVERSTOCKED DISPLAY CASE: EGGS 50.1F, VARIETY OF PREP PACKAGED DELI SANDWICHES (TURKEY, HAM) AT 60.1F, YOGURT 58.9F, MILK 48.5F. ALL PRODUCT DISPLAYED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROX 30LBS $200 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

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

LIVE SMALL FLIES (OVER 40) NOTED ON SITE ON WALLS, CEILINGS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE AVAIABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HAANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, DELI MEATS, ETC.) NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES AND CERTIFICATE POSTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012A SERIOUS

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

RUBBER GASKETS OF UPRIGHT FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. INTERIOR FRAME OF ICE MACHINE WITH RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. MISSING UPPER EXTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. REPLACE SAME.

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

INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, MOTORS AND FANS OF ALL COOLERS, SINK BASINS IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM, LEGS. WHEELS OF ALL ATTACHED EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR TILES MISSING AND IN POOR REPAIR IN MENS EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM REPAIR SAME. FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

WALK IN COOLER WALLS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING AND STAINED TILES IN MENS EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR BY PREP TABLE/COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.

AUG 11
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, SINKS AND ALL PREP SURFACES AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS, UNDER COOK LINES, UNDER SHELVING RACKS, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE SINKS AND IN PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.

JUL 30
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS, ON EQUIPMENT AND FLYING IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE EXIT DOORS AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. DOOR IS OFF TRACK AND HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR AND ALONG THE UPPER RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (TURKEY,SPAGHETTI,ETC)MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, SINKS AND ALL PREP SURFACES AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS, UNDER COOK LINES, UNDER SHELVING RACKS, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE SINKS AND IN PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.

MAR 25
2014
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 18
2014
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OVERHEAD VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET,UNDER SHELVES IN REAR AND UNDER FRONT COOK LINE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND LEAKY PIPES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

SEP 27
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS,COOLERS,PREP TABLES AND THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

SEP 25
2013
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 12LBS OF RAW GROUND TURKEY,RAW EGGS AND SLICED TOMATOES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50.1-63.1 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE WASHBOWLS IN THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS,COOLERS,PREP TABLES AND THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

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

PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OVER LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

AUG 10
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST REPAIR GASKET AT FREEZER ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LID.

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

MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT FLOORTILES IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM AT ENTRANCE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE STICKY FLOORS AT MAIN KITCHEN SERVICE LINE AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES.

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

MUST CLEAN WALL AT REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR 1ST TOILET HANDSINK CLOSEST TO ENTRY 1 OUT OF 5 HANDSINKS.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 14
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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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.

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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 REAR OVER UNDER REFRIGERATOR BOTTOM DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, REPAIR THE DOOR SEAL. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE DIRTY WALK IN COOLER COIL AND FAN SHIELDS.

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

THE FRONT COUNTER SINK LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE TAPS AND THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A SMALL LEAK AT THE SANITIZING SIDE, REPAIR LEAKING PLUMBING. THE DRAIN UNDER THE STEAM TABLE IS DIRTY, CLEAN OUT THE DRAIN.

AUG 13
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 ice dispenser has a dirty buildup inside which needs to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. The hood needs to be degreased. Clean out and cover the dirty old pvc pipes in the kitchen area.

MINORSanitation
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. The dirty floors were power washed at the time of this inspection.

MINORFood Temperature
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 dirty kitchen ceilings and replace any missing tiles. Clean and repair the dirty gaps behind the hot holding and front line equipment so they are smooth and sanitary.

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