Helen Borowicz
Mixed record — 12 of 19 inspections passed
2025-11-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NONSERVICE ANIMAL (LARGE LIVE CAT) WALKING IN FOOD PREPERATION/SEATING AREA FOR CUSTOMERS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PIC THAT ANIMALS ARE PROHIBITED FROM ESTABLISHNMENT IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS, REMOVE UNNECESARY ARTICLES NOT RELATED TO RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
2024-10-08 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER OF UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BACK PREP AND STORAGE AREA.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
2023-06-08 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEB...
2022-07-13 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR AREA; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS OVER THE GRILL AND FRYERS TO REMOVE LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
2021-07-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2021-06-24 Fail Canvass 9 ▾
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED LADDLES HANGING FROM A WINDOW GATE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE AND PREP TABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE .MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAG AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST RECONNECT DRAIN LINE INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELIMINATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES IN REAR YARD.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2497549 3/30/21 NOT CORRECTED.#44- MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.#55- OBSERVED SLEEPING QUARTERS(SOFA,CHAIR,DRESSER) AMONG FOOD STORAGE AREA/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST HAVE SEPERATION .#55-MUST ELI...
2021-03-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 8 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNITS,SERVICE COUNTERS,STORAGE CABINETS,REACH IN COOLER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-202.112 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SLEEPING QUARTERS(SOFA) AMONG FOOD STORAGE AREA/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST HAVE SEPERATION .
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.15 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CARPET IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
2021-03-22 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A LARGE TRAY WITH MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF BASIN AND INSIDE OF SAME.MANAGER REMOVED ARTICLES DURING INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CUT TOMATO ON PREP TABLE,ON WET SPONGES AT DRAIN BOARD OF REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.WHOLE FRUIT AND VEGETABLES IN A BOX.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFT...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNITS,SERVICE COUNTERS,STORAGE CABINETS,REACH IN COOLER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPE AT FRONT HAND SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SLEEPING QUARTERS(SOFA) AMONG FOOD STORAGE AREA/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST HAVE SEPERATION .
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELIMINATE CARPET IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELIMINATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
2019-12-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE REAR 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM REPORT #2200414 DATE 8-2-18. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST OBTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SHE MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING...
2018-08-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
INSTRUCTED MUST PRINT OUT EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGN IT. MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
INSTRUCTED MUST PRINT OUT CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST OBTAIN REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REDUCE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM REAR. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST OBTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2017-06-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED MANAGER EATING HAM IN PREP AREA AND TOUCHING READY TO EAT BREAD AND LETTUCE WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING CHEESEBURGERS FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TONGS, SPATULAS, ETC....
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND GRILL AREA, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DESIGNATED AS HAND SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
2016-12-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING COOKED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED PAPER LINERS ON SHELVING AND UNDER STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE. FAN GUARD NEEDED IN TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE NEEDS CLEANING. INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED PACKING ALONG WALLS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND REORGANIZE.
2016-04-25 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT NEEDED AND SHIELD IN 2-DR REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND THROUGHOUT REAR. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
2015-05-07 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
NOTED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK USED AS A HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
2014-11-24 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE TWO PAN'S NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE RESTROOM CLOSET NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
ONE LIGHT OUT OVER FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
2014-03-20 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6"OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING PEELING PAINT REAR STORAGE/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RESEAL. ALSO OBSERVED FRONT WALL AROUND WINDOWS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.OBSERVED THE RESTROOM LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MANY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE,BACK ROOM, AND RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
2013-04-10 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2012-03-09 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.
2011-06-23 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN HOT WATER ROOM.
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. MUST ORGANIZE REAR AREA,REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING.
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