Chicago
57
YOUR CALL

Half Shell Inc

676 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
57/100

Mixed record — 11 of 20 inspections passed

Inspections
20
11 passed
Last Inspected
2025-09-11
Pass Rate
55%
2 failures
Score
57/100
YOUR CALL
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-09-11
Failed 2 inspections (2019, 2013)
Documentation & Training issues found across 6 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 51×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene serious
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Food Temperature critical
Chemical Safety critical
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Other serious
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Food Storage & Handling critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
2025-09-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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

2024-07-31 Pass Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE BIN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HANGING CUTTING BOARDS ABOVE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED GREASE AND DUST ON COOKS LINE HOOD SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN LADIES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2023-12-05 Pass Canvass
4
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK FROM THE DISHWASHING MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WEST WALL ON THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

2022-05-16 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD UNDER THE COUNTERTOP DOOR IN THE KITCHEN IS NOT EASILY CLEANABLE; SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE BUILDS UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN, REPAIR ISSUE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR COUNTERTOP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2020-08-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Storage & Handling

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED SHELL FISH OYSTERS(30 EACH) AND CLAMS(15 EACH) COMMINGLED IN ICE IN A CONTAINER AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ARRANGE EACH TYPE OF FOOD IN SEPARATE CONTAINERS/EQUIPMENT SO THAT CROSS CONTAMINATION OF ONE TYPE WITH ANOTHER IS PREVENTED. FOOD DIS...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

BLACK AND PINK SLIME AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED ON 8-25-2020(AM) UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. SNOW CRAB AND KING CRAB LEGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 51.8F TO 53F ,COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURE.POUNDS 20,VALUE 400 PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005 CITATION ISSU...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

WALKING COOLER MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 51.2F TO 52F. THREE OF THEIR THERMOMETER SHOWED TEMPERATURE OF 52F. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F. UNIT TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED ON 8-25-2020 UNIT REPA...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOOD IN CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELLED WITH COMMON NAME

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

WELDED DIVIDERS INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE EXTREMELY RUSTED .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-RUST MATERIAL OR REPLACE SAID SINK. GREASE TRAP REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,REPAIR OR REPLACE.SURFACE MUST ...

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR/REPLACE

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LIDS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2019-08-30 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2019-08-23 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSU...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER BUCKET IN BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2018-12-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

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

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NOK CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU (HAMBURGER) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN VEGETABLE COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT AND REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2017-08-15 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CONDENSER UNIT AND UNIT GUARDS DUSTY AND DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CONDENSER UNIT GUARDS. NOTED REACH FREEZER ENCRUSTED WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED INTERIOR OF DEEP FAT FRYERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED VENTILATION UNIT IN MENS RESTROOM NOT FUNCTIONING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR VENTILATION UNIT.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SLEEVE OR IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP.

2016-07-15 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF FROST IN THE WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OILY RESUDE ON THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE FRYER AND ON THE SHELVING OF THE TABLE HOLDING THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER AND GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL, BELOW THE GRILL AND ON THE WALL HOLDING THE RED TANK FOR THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MOP STORED HEAD DOWN IN THE MOP BUCKET IN THE MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE MOP INVERTED OR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

2015-05-21 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SODA GUN HOLDERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDERS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AROUND FUSE BOXES IN KITHCEN WITH HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. DO NOT STORE ANY FOOD INCLUDING BUTTER AND SMALL DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS ON TOP OF FUSE BOXES. AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED BEFORE ANY FOOD R...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING WITHIN WALK IN COOLER CONTAINING BEER AND SHELLFISH. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN SO AREA CAN BE KEPT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED AND FOOD CAN BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED DRIPPING FROM PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITHCEN. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

2015-01-05 Pass Canvass
8
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TONGS HUNG FROM PIPE IN KITCHEN. IMPROPERLY STORED UTENSIL. MUST KEEP UTENSILS CLEAN AND PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FORKS AND SPOONS NOT STORED INVERTED. STORE WITH HANDLES FACING OUT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN BEHIND BAR UNDER SHELVES AND IN CORNERS WITH DIRT DUST AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS .

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL NEAR STOVE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK IN REFRIGERATOR. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SET UP IMPROPERLY BEHIND BAR. MUST SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL GLASSES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN LEAKING FROM BASINS OF SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

2014-02-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND BUCKET OF MUSSELS AND OYSTERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT TAG ON IT. NO KNOWN SOURCE OF ORIGIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL RAW SHELLFISH MUST MAINTAIN THE TAG UNTIL IT IS READY TO BE SERVE/COOK AND TAG HAS TO BE KEPT FOR 90 DAYS. CITATIO...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

2013-07-29 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2013-07-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE/CLEAN STORED DISHES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER COOKS LINE WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2013-06-24 Fail Canvass
4
serious Employee Hygiene

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9-6-12 NOT CORRECTED. #30-PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. #32-DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER.#33- DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLER....

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST BE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. DIRTY TOWELS USED AS LINER UNDER CLEAN DISHWARE. MUST REMOVE. WOODEN SHELVING ON COOKS LINE DIRTY, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN KI...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER COOKS LINE WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS ON COOKS LINE AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.

2012-09-06 Pass w/ Conditions Suspected Food Poisoning
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED RED CLAM CHOWDER AT 45.5F, CATFISH AT 49.6F, HAMBURGERS AT 46.4F, SCALLOPS AT 52.7F, BEEF FILETS AT 46.5F, EGGS AT 47.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $45. ...

minor Chemical Safety

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

PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 1 DOOR COOLER.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

2012-07-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED FISH STEW AT 44.7F AND SCALLOPS AT 45.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 8# OF FOOD WORTH $58. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

minor Chemical Safety

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

PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

2010-09-17 Pass Tag Removal
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

VIOLATION REMAINS

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS

minor Employee Hygiene

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

VIOLATION REMAINS

2010-09-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
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. WALK-IN COOLER FOUND AT 52.1F. WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED SHRIMP AT 48.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AN...

critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS BEEF AT 46F. 3LBS COOKED SHRIMP AT 48.2F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED.

minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED/DATED.

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. METAL SHELVING RACKS IN KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER WITH RUST AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN/REMOVE.

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. WALLS INSIDE KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND PEELING PAINT. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT. WALL SURROUNDING METAL BATTER PREP TABLE ON COOKS LINE AND SIDE O...

minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN D...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. IN FOOD PREP AREA.

100
Cafe Brauer
100
Cafe Brauer
76
Kc Chocolatier
59
Pita Pit
45
Yogurtland Lincoln Park

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