Chicago
46
BEAT

Gsb Cafe

5807 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 · Woodlawn · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
46/100

Passed most recently but 8 prior failures on record

Inspections
27
16 passed
Last Inspected
2025-11-14
Pass Rate
59%
8 failures
Score
46/100
BEAT
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-11-14
Failed 8 inspections (2018, 2017, 2016...)
Sanitation issues found across 53 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 14 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 53×
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Food Temperature critical 14×
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Pest Activity critical 11×
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Other minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Documentation & Training critical
2025-11-14 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

minor Other

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN DELI PREP AREA, MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS INSIDE CABINETS IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2024-11-04 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS INSIDE OF ONE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.

2023-11-03 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE, FOOD AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT P-TRAP AT HAND SINK IN SUSHI STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. LEAK AT FAUCET IN REAR PREP AREA 1 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENTILATION IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP ABOVE GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-08-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE WITH CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK PROPERLY EQUIPPED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEE USE AT SALAD BAR STATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SNEEZE GUARD AT POP-UP SUSHI STATION NOT ADEQUATE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM CONSUMERS. MUST ADJUST.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HAND WASH SINK AT FAUCET IN DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR TO SHUT OFF COLD WATER FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS BEHIND DISH WASHER IN DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST COAT ALL RAW WOOD IN PIZZA STATION UNDER SERVICE COUNTER.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

2018-04-23 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
5
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS, STOVE, GRILL, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, BEVERAGE MACHINES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DRY STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FAN GUARDS AND CEILING IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN LIGHT SHEILDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN MIDDLE SALAD BAR PREP AREA.

2018-04-16 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINK IN HOT ZONE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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 OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS, ON TOP OF BOXES IN PM-081 DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, 20 MICE DR...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS, STOVE, GRILL, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, BEVERAGE MACHINES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DRY STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FAN GUARDS AND CEILING IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN LIGHT SHEILDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARMENT SINK. INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN MIDDLE SALAD BAR PREP AREA.

minor Pest Activity

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

2017-06-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-05-26 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
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 RODENT (MOUSE) ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AS DESCRIBED: THIRTY RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COUNTERS AND ALONG SIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. FOUND FIFTEEN UNDER THE COUNTER IN THE COFFEE SERVING AREA, FOUND EIGHT IN THE PR...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN BY THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER THE COUNTER OF THE BREAD STATION IN THE SALAD BAR AREA.

2016-09-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.

2016-09-09 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE MUST REACH 180 DEGREES FOR PROPER UTENSIL SANITATION. ALSO, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE DOES NOT DISPLAY THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE PROPERLY. MUST...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 150 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER THE SOUP SERVICE STATION, UNDER THE COOKIE SERVICE STATION, IN THE HOT ZONE PREP AREA UNDER COUNTER TOPS, ALONG WALLS, IN THE SALAD PREP ARE...

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.

2015-07-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Food Temperature

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER,FRONTLINE & REAR PREP AREA HOT HOLDING UNIT,LOOSE AND MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON CABINETS AT CASHIER BOOTH,WALK IN FREEZER DOOR HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR,COUNTER TOP CRACKED U...

minor Food Temperature

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLER SHELVES,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES,COUNTER TOPS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINES,WINDOW SILL,STORAGE CABINETS & SHELVING UNITS IN ALL PREP AREAS,FRYERS,WHEEL BASES ,HOT HOLDING...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,CATERING ROOM.DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF COOKING KETTLES.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA,BREAKROOM,CATERING ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GAP IN LOWER WALLBASE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LOWER WALLS & ...

minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON SERVING LINE.

2015-06-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ,IN & ON FRYERS,INSIDE OF STORAGE CABINETS,OUTLET COVERS IN PREP AREAS,UNDER COUNTER TOPS AT KIOSK AND CASHIER BOOTH,CATERING ROOM ON FLOOR,ALSO APPX.40 OR MORE LIVE...

minor Food Temperature

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER,FRONTLINE & REAR PREP AREA HOT HOLDING UNIT,LOOSE AND MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON CABINETS AT CASHIER BOOTH,WALK IN FREEZER DOOR HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR,COUNTER TOP CRACKED UNDER SODA DISPENSER ...

minor Food Temperature

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLER SHELVES,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES,COUNTER TOPS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINES,WINDOW SILL,STORAGE CABINETS & SHELVING UNITS IN ALL PREP AREAS,FRYERS,WHEEL BASES ,HOT HOLDING UNITS,FANGUARD COVE...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,CATERING ROOM.DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF COOKING KETTLES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA,BREAKROOM,CATERING ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GAP IN LOWER WALLBASE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LOWER WALLS & LIGHT SHIELDS IN REA...

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON SERVING LINE.

2014-05-13 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER, CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, PIZZA CABINETS, AND THE PREP TABLE UNDER AND AROUND CHAR GRILL.

minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS IN GRILL AREA, SALAD AREA,ALSO PIZZA AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALL BEHIND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISH AREA, AND BEHIND THE TOP LOADER ICE CREAM MACHINE DELI AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

ORGANIZE THE ITEMS IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OFFICES,AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

2014-03-10 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS,PIZZA AREA CABINETS, AND THE PREP TABLE UNDER AND AROUND CHAR GRILL.

minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS IN GRILL AREA, SALAD AREA, ALSO IN PIZZA AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALL BEHIND I COMP. SINK AT DISH AREA, AND BEHIND THE TOP LOADER ICECREAM MACHINE DELI AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NEED TO REPAIR LEAKING LOWER PIPE AT THE SINK IN EMPLOYEES LOUNGE AREA, ALSO AT SPICE STATION LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

ORGANIZE THE ITEMS IN THE HALLWAY REAR OUTSIDE OFFICES, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

2013-03-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-02-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.

2013-02-13 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS AND ALL SALAD BAR COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46-52 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLERS SO THAT THEY MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F...

critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 55 LBS OF SUSHI,EDAMAME,MILK,SALSA,YOUGURT,VEGAN SANDWICHES,VEGAN ENTREES,RAW BEEF,RAW CHICKEN,COOKED CHICKEN,COOKED TURKEY,TUNA,CHEESE,HUMMUS,EGGS AND COOKED RICE AT IM...

critical Pest 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 RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN CORNERS,ON LEDGES ON THE INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS,ON SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS IN THE GRILL AND CHEF'S TABLE PREPARATION AREAS. ALSO NOTED SEVERAL DROPPINGS ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.

2012-04-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF COOKED BEANS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48-52.0 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F A...

critical Pest 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 RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN CABINETS UNDER SODA DISPENSER,ON INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND UNDER CABINETS IN THE GRILL PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND ALONG THE SIDES OF THE GRILL. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

2011-11-15 Pass Consultation
5
minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR INTERIOR SIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT REAR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR INTERIOR OF UNDER COUNTER COOLERS AT MAIN KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, CLEAN RACKS STORED OUTSIDE KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM.

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. REMOVE STAINS FROM CEILING PANELS, REPAIR UPPER WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN MAIN KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN MAIN KITCHEN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS RIGHT SIDE IN MENS STAFF TOILET ROOM.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGER...

2011-10-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Food Temperature

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

REPAIR INTERIOR SIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT REAR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT NEWLY INSTALLED HOT HOLDING AREA (NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME). REPAIR INTERIOR OF UNDER COUNTER COOLERS AT MAIN KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, CLEAN RACKS STORED OUTSIDE KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM.

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. REMOVE STAINS FROM CEILING PANELS, REPAIR UPPER WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN MAIN KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN MAIN KITCHEN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS RIGHT SIDE IN MENS STAFF TOILET ROOM.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR REFR...

2011-10-04 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
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 OVER 40 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING AT FRONT OF PREP AREAS, ON CONTAINERS AT SALAD BARS, WALLS AND CEILING AT PREP AREAS, ON CARDBOARD BOXES, STORAGE SHELVES, ROLLING CARTS, DISH MACHINE, TRASH CANS, ATTACHMENTS AT LIGHT FIXTURES AT FRONT ...

minor Food Temperature

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

REPAIR INTERIOR SIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT REAR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT NEWLY INSTALLED HOT HOLDING AREA (NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME). REPAIR INTERIOR OF UNDER COUNTER COOLERS AT MAIN KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF CABINETS, SHELVES/RACKS AT REAR KITCHEN, AROUND COFFEE STATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, CAPPUCCINO UNIT. CLEAN RACKS STORED OUTSID...

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 PREP AREA WALLS, REMOVE STAINS FROM CEILING PANELS, REPAIR UPPER WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN MAIN KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN MAIN KITCHEN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS RIGHT SIDE IN MENS STAFF TOILET ROOM.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGER...

2011-09-26 Pass Tag Removal
CRITICAL 7
serious Food Storage & Handling

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

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND READY TO EAT FOODS (BREAD ROLLS AND CROUTONS) OFFERED FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE AT SALAD BARS NOT COVERED NOR BEHIND ...

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 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE DEEP FRYERS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND UNDER SELF SERVICE SALAD BARS. ALSO FOUND 10 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER SELF SERVICE SALAD BARS AT CAFETERIA. FOUND 40 FRUITS FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA,...

minor Food Temperature

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

REPAIR INTERIOR SIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT REAR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT NEWLY INSTALLED HOT HOLDING AREA (NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME). REPAIR INTERIOR OF UNDER COUNTER COOLERS AT MAIN KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF CABINETS, SHELVES/RACKS AT REAR KITCHEN, AROUND COFFEE STATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, CAPPUCCINO UNIT. CLEAN RACKS STORED OUTSID...

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 PREP AREA WALLS, REMOVE STAINS FROM CEILING PANELS, REPAIR UPPER WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN MAIN KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN MAIN KITCHEN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS RIGHT SIDE IN MENS STAFF TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE SOFT SERVE UNIT (NOT USED AT THIS TIME) AT NEWLY INSTALLED DELI AREA. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TA...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR REFR...

2011-09-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
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 UNDER COUNTER REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53.4F (NO FOOD STORED INSIDE SAID UNIT AT T...

serious Food Storage & Handling

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

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND READY TO EAT FOODS (BREAD ROLLS AND CROUTONS) OFFERED FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE AT SALAD BARS NOT COVERED NOR BEHIND ...

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 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE DEEP FRYERS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND UNDER SELF SERVICE SALAD BARS. ALSO FOUND 10 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER SELF SERVICE SALAD BARS AT CAFETERIA. FOUND 40 FRUITS FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA,...

minor Food Temperature

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

REPAIR INTERIOR SIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT REAR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT NEWLY INSTALLED HOT HOLDING AREA (NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME). REPAIR INTERIOR OF UNDER COUNTER COOLERS AT MAIN KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF CABINETS, SHELVES/RACKS AT REAR KITCHEN, AROUND COFFEE STATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, CAPPUCCINO UNIT. CLEAN RACKS STORED OUTSID...

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 PREP AREA WALLS, REMOVE STAINS FROM CEILING PANELS, REPAIR UPPER WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN MAIN KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN MAIN KITCHEN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS RIGHT SIDE IN MENS STAFF TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE SOFT SERVE UNIT (NOT USED AT THIS TIME) AT NEWLY INSTALLED DELI AREA. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TA...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR REFRI...

2011-05-19 Pass Tag Removal

No violations found.

2011-05-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISMACHINE NOT SANITIZING. (FINAL RINSE AT 167F) CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FAX FOOD PROTECTION WHEN READY 312-746-4240.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT DISHWASHING AREAS.

2010-03-19 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. WALLS WERE CLEANED BEHIND SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FROM KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS.

2010-03-12 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

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. CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP.

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. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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. CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18. CLEAN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CONTINUE CLEANING FLOOR DRAIN...

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 WALLS BEHIND SOME KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. SOME DUST OBSERVED ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN; REMOVE. REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS OF WALK-IN COOLER.

100
Cis Cafe
100
Press Cafe
71
Starbucks
56
Rubianna Pasta & Things
18
New Jb-one

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