HALSTED STREET DELI.

Chicago Health Dept

541 N FAIRBANKS CT · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

18 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected May 2023.

Last inspected May 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 4

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS VARIOUS DELI MEATS IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP WITH FLOUR LIKE SUBSTANCE AND BLACK COATING THAT IS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AREA UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FOR ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

APR 27

2023

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIROITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT EITHER HANDSINK IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOMS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITRY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PREPARED, BROWNIES, AND SPRINKLED CUP CAKES LOCATED AT FRONT COUNTER AND INSIDE DAIRY CREAMER COOLER FOR SALE IN CLEAR PACKAGES WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN RECORD OF CONTROL MEASURES BY PEST CONTROL PROFFESSIONAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING WATER AT 2 HANDSINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FEATURES IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP WITH FLOUR LIKE SUBSTANCE AND BLACK COATING THAT IS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AREA UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FOR ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

OCT 18

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Missing thermometer in prep coolers, instructed to provide in warmest part.

Minor Sanitation

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

food strainers in poor repair, loose wires noted, instructed to use only utensils that are in good repair.

AUG 3

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE 2-DOOR TRUE PREP COOLER NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER BROKEN AND CURRENTLY NOT IN USE. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE COOLER FROM PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND OLD FOOD, DUCT TAPE, AND DIRT INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 21

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO SOAP AT THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH HANDWASHING SOAP AT ALL TIMES; INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES (THE MEAT GRIP SURFACE AND BLADE) OF THE DELI MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED HOT DOGS AT 49.5F, CUT TOMATOES AT 51.5 F, SAUSAGE PATTIES AT 52.4 F, AND COOKED CHICKEN AT 52.4 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND THE PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 51.5 F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PREP COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE 2-DOOR TRUE PREP COOLER NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER BROKEN AND CURRENTLY NOT IN USE. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE COOLER FROM PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND OLD FOOD, DUCT TAPE, AND DIRT INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND NO LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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APR 26

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

APR 19

2021

FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON CLEAN GLOVES AFTER HANDLING MONEY. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS WHEN SWITCHING TASKS AND AFTER HANDLING MONEY. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO SOAP AT MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AN UPDATED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OCT 15

2019

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINK NEAR STORAGE AREA AND NEAR FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN HAND WASH SIGNAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULB IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WORKING LIGHTS.

OCT 8

2019

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINK NEAR STORAGE AREA AND NEAR FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN HAND WASH SIGNAGE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: TURKEY AT 44.6F, CORNED BEEF AT 45.3F, CUT LETTUCE AT 44.6F, HAM AT 44.6F, AND EGGS AT 45.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 70 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT $220. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER IN FRONT STORAGE ARE NEXT TO ENTRANCE TO PREP AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46.0F AND 47.5F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG BEFORE USING COOLER AGAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. SEE VIOLATION 60.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULB IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WORKING LIGHTS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. SEE VIOLATION 60.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS LOCATED ABOVE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD FILTERS ABOVE GRILL STATION AND OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 18

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS LOCATED ABOVE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN AND SAGGING COOLER GASKETS ON 2 DOOR REAR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 13

2018

FAIL 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. READ VIOLATION # 59.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE IN 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT SANDWHICH STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS LOCATED ABOVE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN AND SAGGING COOLER GASKETS ON 2 DOOR REAR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (3)- OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, FROM REPORT # 2213863, DATE: 9/5/18, NOT CORRECTED; VIOLATION # 10: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO WALK IN COOLER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 74.5F. ALSO OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM. AT TIME OF INSPECTION HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 72.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

SEP 5

2018

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO WALK IN COOLER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 74.5F. ALSO OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM. AT TIME OF INSPECTION HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 72.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE IN 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT SANDWHICH STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS LOCATED ABOVE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN AND SAGGING COOLER GASKETS ON 2 DOOR REAR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 21

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITIES, FOUND MAIN PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINKS MISSING HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTERED TABLE WITH PAPER AND FOOD BOXES NEXT TO KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE

FEB 23

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

SMALL PACKAGED POTATO AND MAC SALAD IN THE GRAB AND GO COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS ARE REWASHED AND USED, INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO USE AS A MULTI-USE UTENSIL.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

JUN 3

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUPS IN SALAD CONDIMENTS USED TO DISPENSE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS TO DISPENSE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP, OUT OF THE FOOD IN BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOOD VENTS SERVICED TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

MAY 13

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DEEEP GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD AT PREP AREA MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD OF GREASE BUILD UP IN KITCHEN

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS

MAY 8

2015

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(CHICKEN BREAST AT 51.0 F, DICED CHICKEN AT 48.2 F, LIQUID EGGS AT 50.3 F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 50.5 F) IN COLD HOLDING UNITS OF COLD SERVICE LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. WT. 6LBS., APPROX. VALUE $20.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40 F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NOTED NO TEMPERED HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK (73.5F) AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AT (75.7) MUST PROVIDE CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-038-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEEP GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD AT PREP AREA MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD OF GREASE BUILD UP IN KITCHEN

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS

AUG 14

2014

PASS · 0 violations

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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