SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HALAL BURGER.

BEAT. 18/100

6234 N CALIFORNIA AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 4, 2019 · passed

Failed 6 of 10 inspections. 25 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
99
includes 25 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Oct 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 4
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MAR 26
2019
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYTEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.(VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN LAST 11/6/18 REPORT #2232843) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT.(VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN LAST 11/6/18, REPORT # 2232843). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLAIMER DISPLAYED OR ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ALL FOODS PERTAINING TO THE ADVISORY MUST BE DISCLOSED. (VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN LAST 11/6/18, REPORT # 2232843). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

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

MUST DEFROST THE BEIGE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE BAG WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

WHITE REACH IN FREEZER INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING(NOT CLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS).

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPT SINK WITH FOOD SPLASHED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP BOX , ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. FLOOR DRAIN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FILTERS,HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-U[P. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON PREMISES OR MENU. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ALL FOODS PERTAINING TO THE ADVISORY MUST BE DISCLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO PENDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

OCT 30
2018
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON PREMISES OR MENU. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ALL FOODS PERTAINING TO THE ADVISORY MUST BE DISCLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL FLIES NOTED IN THE WASHROOM, AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FRONT PREP AREAS. LIVE ROACH NOTED AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES AND ROACHES. ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

4-101.19 ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)(C) INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INTERIOR EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.18 ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE REAR. MUST REPLACE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO PENDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

OCT 26
2018
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLAIMER DISPLAYED OR ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ALL FOODS PERTAINING TO THE ADVISORY MUST BE DISCLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

4-101.19 ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)(C) INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INTERIOR EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.18 ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE REAR. MUST REPLACE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO PENDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

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OCT 25
2018
FAILED
16 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.11 NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. BUSINESS FOUND WITH MULTIPLE PRIORITY AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS DURING THE INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION UNABLE TO DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD SAFETY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-102.12 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONE UPON MY ARRIVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

3-302.11 OBSERVED RAW GROUND BEEF AND RAW EGGS STORED ON TOP SHELVING OF REACH-IN COOLER ABOVE BAGGED READY TO EAT LETTUCE AND PREPARED MARINARA SAUCE. FOODS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLAIMER DISPLAYED OR ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ALL FOODS PERTAINING TO THE ADVISORY MUST BE DISCLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINT.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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

4-101.19 ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)(C) INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INTERIOR EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.18 ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES AND TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE REAR. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP WHERE BOX FREEZER WAS PREVIOUSLY STORED. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES. MISSING/DAMAGED WALL TILES AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. MUST REPLACE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO PENDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED: STILL OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 MICE DROPPINGS IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. ALONG THE BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER, UNDER SHELVING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, THROUGHOUT THE REAR WATER HEATER ROOM, BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RODENTS, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 15
2018
FAILED
23 violations8 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.11 NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. BUSINESS FOUND WITH MULTIPLE PRIORITY AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS DURING THE INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION UNABLE TO DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD SAFETY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-102.12 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11 OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK WAS BLACKED BY A LARGE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE ACCESSIBILITY TO ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

3-302.11 OBSERVED A FRESH CUT LEMON HALF STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF CRACKED RAW EGGS IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. OBSERVED THE SAME CRACKED RAW EGGS, STORED ON TOP SHELVING, DRIPPING DOWN ONTO AN OPEN PACKAGE OF SHREDDED READY TO EAT CHEESE AND OTHER ASSORTED PREPARED FOODS ON LOWER SHELVING. ALL CONTAMINATED FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

3-304.15(A) OBSERVED COOK WEARING PLASTIC GLOVES HANDLING RAW BURGER PATTIES THEN CONTINUE TO PREPARE READY TO EAT BURGER BUN, FRESH LETTUCE AND TOMATO FOR BURGER TOPPINGS WEAR THE SAME GLOVES. REVIEWED PROPER USE OF GLOVES AND CONTAMINATION BETWEEN RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-601.11(A) OBSERVED COOKS LINE FOOD CONTACT PREP CUTTING BOARD IN EXTREMELY POOR CONDITION BLACKENED WITH DEEP CUTS, GROOVES AND BADLY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON PREMISES OR MENU. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ALL FOODS PERTAINING TO THE ADVISORY MUST BE DISCLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.12 OBSERVED IMPROPERLY THAWING OF CHICKEN WINGS INSIDE THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. FROZEN CHICKEN OBSERVED IN STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON SITE OR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER THE FRONT CASHIER COUNTER, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, UNDER ALL SHELVING AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, THROUGHOUT THE UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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

3-305.14 LID OF BOX FREEZER IN EXTREMELY POOR CONDITION WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. LID REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE LID. OR PROVIDE NEW FREEZER.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINT.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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

4-101.19 ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)(C) INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INTERIOR EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.18 ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES AND TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.110 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF GARBAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS SPILLING ONTO THE SURROUNDING GROUND, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. DEAD MICE IN REAR CLOSET. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND REMOVE DEAD MICE. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE REAR. MUST REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO PENDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 17
2018
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PREPARED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

ALL RAW WOOD AT FRONT COUNTER MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.----ALL SHELVING AND PREP SURFACES FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAT, HAIR RESTRAINT AND BEARD GUARDS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 8
2018
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 53.9F WITH FOOD SUCH AS CHICKEN AT 53.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A).

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

THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. 1 LB CHICKEN AT 53.6F, 10 LBS SLICED TOMATOES AT 51.3F, 1 LB CHEESE AT 48.9F, 2 LBS TURKEY AT 51.8F. ALSO NOTED 1/2 LB COOKED BEEF BURGERS ON STOVE TOP AT 118.4F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. OWNER STATES TOTAL ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $20.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

NO SOAP AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE. INSTRUCTED A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND THAT PERSON ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES TO CHECK SANITATION LEVEL WHILE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING UTENSILS AND DISHES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-13-17 # NOT CORRECTED. #32-: NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT. #35- NOTED STAINED CEILING TILE AND MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AT THE FRONT AND REAR OF CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING TILES AND/OR REPLACE AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

ALL PREPARED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.----NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED. MUST POST.

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE ALL COOLERS. ALL RAW WOOD AT FRONT COUNTER MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.----ALL SHELVING AND PREP SURFACES FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAT, HAIR RESTRAINT AND BEARD GUARDS.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

OCT 13
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILE AND MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AT THE FRONT AND REAR OF CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING TILES AND/OR REPLACE AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

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

NOTED LOW LIGHTING INSIDE THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE BATHROOM.

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

NOTED A HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP AREA BY PREP STOVE WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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