SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

H & N FOODS LLC.

BEAT. 18/100

4152 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 29, 2026 · passed

Failed 4 of 9 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
81
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Dec 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 29
2026
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19---OBSERVED SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)---OBSERVED FRYER AND GRILL WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 28
2026
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.14---OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11---OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION WHILE (TCS FOODS) (chicken, burgers, pizza ETC.)ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHILE PREPARING HANDLING AND OR SERVING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111---OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER DRY STORAGE RACKS AND INBETWEEN CLUTTER ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SUGGESTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO TREAT FOR RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a).

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

4-101.19---OBSERVED SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)---OBSERVED FRYER AND GRILL WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114---OBSERVED CLUTTER (TOOLS,PAINT, LADDERS, OLD CASH REGISTERS, NON WORKING DEVICES,ETC) THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11---OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILTIY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12---OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11---OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUFFICENT LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

APR 21
2026
FAILED
12 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION WHILE (TCS FOODS) (chicken, burgers, pizza ETC.)ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHILE PREPARING HANDLING AND OR SERVING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT THE FRONT AND REAR HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MANTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA UNACCESIBLE (LARGE CONTAINER OF CHICKEN BREADING ON A CHAIR). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION O7-38-030(c) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 106.4F SITTING ON A SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TCF FOODS FOR HOT HOLDING AT 135F OR ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 4LBS OF RICE VALUED $20.00. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER DRY STORAGE RACKS AND INBETWEEN CLUTTER ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SUGGESTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO TREAT FOR RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED

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

OBSERVED SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FRYER AND GRILL WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER (TOOLS,PAINT, LADDERS, OLD CASH REGISTERS, NON WORKING DEVICES,ETC) THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILTIY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUFFICENT LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN

MAR 4
2025
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 21
2025
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK SIZE CONTAINER WITH FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED TO LINE THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTH ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE IN THE

MINOROther
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD WATER ON PREMISES. HOT WATER IS NOT OBSERVED AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: PREP HANDSINK, WASHBOWL SINK, 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGH THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE/DRYING OF MOP IN THE BACK AREA NEAR THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE/DRY MOP PROPERLY.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHTBULBS OUT AND LIGHT/COVER SHEILD BROKEN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MANINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

VIOLATION #58 - NON-COMPLIANCE FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #2597315 DATED 7/10/24. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE/POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL STAFF HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE(S)AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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JUL 10
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOP IN HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT SERVING AREA. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS SOAKING IN HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE; ONLY HANDWASHING IS ALLOWED IN HANDWASHING SINK. COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. COS.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE AND SURROUNDING SURFACE SOILED WITH DEBRIS AND BLACK SCUMB SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED CONTAINERS USED TO STORE CONDIMENTS (IE: KETCHUP, RANCH DRESSING, TATARE SAUCE, MAYO, SUGAR AND MUSTARD) NOT LABELED. OBSERVED CONTAINERS USED TO STORE FISH AND/OR CHICKEN FLOUR NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME. COS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED/LAID ON HANDWASHING SINK NEAR DISHWASH AREA AND BY FOOD PREPARATION TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. COS.

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

OBSERVED SINGLE USE ITEMS (TAKE-OUT STYROFOAM CONTAINERS) BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT, STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN. COS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA, STAFF RESTROOM, NEAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEAR FRYERS AND BACK STORAGE AREA WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER; UNUSED/UNNECESSARY STORAGE OF ITEMS (PIZZA MACHINE/STOVE IS BROKEN/NEEDS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AND DOUGH MAKING MACHINE) IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE/REMOVE/DISCARD.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENT OVER THE GRILL/STOVE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH GREASY DEBRIS AND GREASE SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE GRILL/STOVE/FRYER AREA(S). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHTBULB OUT IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

VIOLATION #58 - NON-COMPLIANCE. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE/POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL STAFF HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE(S)AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 2
2023
PASSED
13 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FLOUR AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES

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

OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE REAR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE LID ON WASTE CAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DISH, UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE SURFACES ON CEILING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN DISCONNECTED FROM THE CEILING. MUST REATTACH THE VENTILATION FAN TO THE CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ALSO OBSERVED THE PIPES AND FIRE SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AS IT SITS OVER A COLD PREP STATION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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.

JUL 26
2023
FAILED
17 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA CLOGGED, NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT AND ALSO THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FLOUR AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A FLY STRIP TAPED FROM THE CEILING HANGING ABOVE THE ICE BIN/SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE STRIP AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE REAR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE LID ON WASTE CAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DISH, UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE SURFACES ON CEILING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN DISCONNECTED FROM THE CEILING. MUST REATTACH THE VENTILATION FAN TO THE CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ALSO OBSERVED THE PIPES AND FIRE SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AS IT SITS OVER A COLD PREP STATION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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.

DEC 1
2022
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FLOUR AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A FLY STRIP TAPED FROM THE CEILING HANGING ABOVE THE ICE BIN/SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE STRIP AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE REAR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND BOTH PREP HANDWASHING SINKS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE LID ON WASTE CAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM BEING USED AS SEALANT THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA ON THE WALLS AND NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE SO WALLS ARE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND A HOLE IN THE WALL LEFT OF THE FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR THE WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN DISCONNECTED FROM THE CEILING. MUST REATTACH THE VENTILATION FAN TO THE CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED POOR LIGHTING IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

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