HEARTY CAFE PANCAKE HOUSE.
9623 S WESTERN AVE · BEVERLY, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 24 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 92021PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED SEVERAL UNLABELED CONTAINERS OF FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD WITH COMMON NAME.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SLICERS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, GRILL, STOVE, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOLING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.
OBSERVED INADQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 12021FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED ELECTRIC MIXER STORED INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED READY TO EAT CHEESE IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE RAW FOOD UNDER READY TO EAT FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 61.7F-66.2F IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SEVERAL UNLABELED CONTAINERS OF FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD WITH COMMON NAME.
OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON PREP TABLE IN COOKING LINE AND OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SLICERS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, GRILL, STOVE, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOLING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.
OBSERVED INADQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS IN PREP AREA. ALL INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS MUST WEAR FACE COVERINGS(COVERING NOSE AND MOUTH) WHEN INDOORS AND ANY PUBLIC PLACE. VIOLATION 7-28-060 CITATION ISSUED
APR 262021PASS W/ CONDITIONS16 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR HANDSINK NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND BEEF STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT UNCOVERED FOODS SUCH AS DICED ONIONS AND SLICED TURKEY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE RAW FOODS BELOW READY TO EAT FOODS. COS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED SOME RESIDUE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MENUS WITHOUT CONSUMER ADVISORY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS THAT STATE WHEN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ARE SERVED OR SOLD. COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED FROZEN BEEF IN SINK BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW BEEF UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
OBSERVED SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SEVERAL UNLABELED CONTAINERS OF FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD WITH COMMON NAME.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER UNITS WITH UTENSILS FOR DIPENSING IN THE PRODUCT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UTENSILS AND PROPERLY STORE WITH HANDLES UP NOT IN CONTACT WITH PRODUCT.
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOIL. ALL SURFACED SHOULD BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELEVATE OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING MOP IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE MOP SINK FOR WASHING MOPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN PROPER LIGHTING.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER TO UPDATE ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
JAN 202021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
OBSERVED THE HAND SINKS IN THE WASHROOMS WITH SLOW DRAINS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.
MAR 242020PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD
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MAR 132020FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF ( TCS) FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER. APPROX 5-LBS OF COOKED HAM OFF THE BONE AT 51.0F,3-LBS OF COLE SLAW AT 50.0F,2-LBS RAW EGGS IN CONTAINER AT 59.0F, 5-LBS OF BOLIED EGGS AT 54.0F,2-LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 52.0, 6- T-BONE STEAKS AT 57.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD (TCS) FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $60.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED STILL NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 56.0F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION..CANNOT USE COOLER UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. INSTRUCTED TO USED ADDITIONAL PREP COOLER OR OTHER COOLERS ON SITE THAT 41.0F OR BELOW
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED LEFT FAUCET HANDLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR,( HARD TO STAY OPEN). MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLERS, EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN CORNERS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN
DEC 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSIMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING COFFEE FROM OPEN CUP WITH NO LID IN WAIT STATION AREA. EMPLOYEES MAY DRINK FROM CLOSED LID CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD (SLICED HAM, CHICKEN, TURKEY, TOMATOES, CHEESE, ETC) NOT PROPERLY DATED AND STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, GRILL, STOVE, FRYERS, MIXERS, MICROWAVE, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLERS, EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN CORNERS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS IN FOOD PREP, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HAM, CHICKEN ETC),IN WALK IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 7 DAY DISCARD DATE FOR ALL FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 182019FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS IN FOOD PREP, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE IN COLD HOLDING UNITS.., COOKED CHICKEN @55.1F, DICED HAM @52.0F, DICED TOMATOES AT 62.4F,CHEESE @55.4F, AND BEEF @56.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID ITEMS DURING INSPECTION APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $20. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HAM, CHICKEN ETC),IN WALK IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 7 DAY DISCARD DATE FOR ALL FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED APROXIMATELY 15 SMALL BLACK FLIES NEAR DISHWASHING AREA, MOP SINK, AND REAR STORAGE AREA OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA, MUST ELIMINATE ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 92018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND COOKED PREPARED CHICKED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED/DATED. MUST LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED ADDITIONAL SHELVING NEEDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN DISH MACHINE AREA UNDER THE FULL CONTAINERS OF CHEMICALS FOR DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND KEEP FLOOR DRY.
OBSERVED THE FULL CHEMICALS FOR THE DISH MACHINE NOT ELEVATED 6" OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE FOR CHEMICALS.
DEC 202017FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISE. OBSERVED- 19 LIVE INSECTS,( FLIES) AND GNATS FLYING AND ON WALLS OF PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS AND ON MOP SINK STORAGE SHELVE AREA.MUST CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOUND COOKED PREPARED CHICKEN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED/ DATED. MUST LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED ADDITIONAL SHELVING NEEDED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE.
INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE DISH MACHINE HAS SLIGHT- BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN.
FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN DISH WASHER AREA,UNDER, ALONG COVING,AND IN FRONT OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS
WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, DRIED FOODS IN DISH WASHING ROOM. ALSO CEILING NOT CLEAN INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
LEAKY PIPE CONNECTION UNDER MIDDLE AREA OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR,( LOOSE) ON LEFT FAUCET INSIDE LADIES WASHRROM HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR.
JAN 302017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN,( HAS SLIGHT BUILD-UP). ALSO EXTERIOR OF THE DOOR NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN DISH WASHER AREA,UNDER, ALONG COVING,AND IN FRONT OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS.
NO REFEGERATOR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE TWO FRONT REACH IN COOLER BEHIND THE COUNTER.MUST INSTALL.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
MAY 92016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON UPRIGHT REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IN KITCHEN NEAR TOASTER.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MIXER, SLICER, ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES, SHELVES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER DISH MACHINE, SCRAPE SINK, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR UTILITY SINK.
REPAIR SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWLS IN WOMEN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDER WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, REAR EXPOSED SINK, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OCT 72015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, THE RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL COOLERS, THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH IN FREEZERS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
SEP 282015FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED (1/4") AND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES, 50 BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 43 BY THE DISH MACHINE AND 5 IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF REAR DOOR, ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. GRITS, DAIRY, PORK, BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WORN RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, THE RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL COOLERS, THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH IN FREEZERS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING, WALLS AND SPRINKLERS IN THE PREP AND REAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWLS IN THE CUSTOMERS WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
DEC 32014FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE , (IE VISIBLE PINK/BLACK SLIME MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES BUILD-UP THRU-OUT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE) LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE USED FOR CUSTOMERS WATER,DRINKS. MUST CLEAN/SANITAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.ALL ICE DISCARDED AND MACHINE CLEANED DURING INSPECTION-CDI.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.31-LIVE INSECTS/GNATS ON PREMISES IN PREP,MOP AND DISHWASHING AREA.RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,DUST: EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,ALL STORAGE SHELVING FOR FOOD EQUIMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FAUCETS AT 3-COMP SINK LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.
JAN 242014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN.INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,CHEMICAL STORAGE SUPPLY SHELF NEAR REAR DOOR,POT/PAN STORAGE RACK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN REAR STORAGE CLOSETS BY EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM.MUST CLEAN AND ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOORS ON SHELVING.ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN SUPPLY CLOSET IN REAR BY WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS/MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY STORED AFTER USE,(MOPS).MUST PROPERLY STORE AFTER EACH USE.ALSO WASTE CANS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAINED(2-BLUE CANS),IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACED CANS.
FEB 222013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NEED TO CLEAN FRONT GRILL UPRIGHT FREEZER, OVEN, AND STOVE TOP. ALSO CLEAN REAR BAG N BOX SODA LINES. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INNER LID AT THE ICE MACHINE.
NEED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AREAS FRONT GRILL FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, AND FLOOR MATS, AROUND MOP SINK, AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.
CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS STORAGE AREA.
SPRAYER IN DISH AREA LEAKING NEED TO REPAIR.
JUN 132012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER, FRONT MIXER, AND REAR SLICER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH AREA UNDER 1 COMP. SINK.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. NEED TO CLEAN REAR KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS.
JAN 102012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER DOOR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, BEVERAGE MACHINES, NOZZLES, SPIGOTS, ETC
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGES AREA (FOOD DEBRIS). STORE ALL FOOD OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
PROPERLY ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
FEB 222011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINE SPIGOTS, NOZZLES, ETC.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. STORE ALL FOOD OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR WAIT STAFF BELONGINGS OUTSIDE OF FRONT PREP AREA.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. SEPARATE GLASS CLEANER FROM SODA DISPENSER UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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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. OBSERVED SOUTH AND EAST ENTRY DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT FITTING. ALSO, NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK,MUST CONTACT PEST CO FOR SERVICE/LOG BOOK.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN/DUSTY,MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED CARPET IN POOR REPAIR ON STAIRS AT REAR DOOR,MUST REMOVE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES ON PREMISES,MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSERVED NO EXTENTION PIPE ON VALUE OF HOT WATER PIPE TO FLOOR DRAIN.MUST INSALL PIPE CONNECTION TO DRAIN PROPERLY.
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. OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER,MUST INSTALL INSIDE NEAR DOOR.
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