NOV 13
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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2627 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 13, 2024 · passed
7 of 11 inspections passed, 4 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
59
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jun 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN WASHROOM AND IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS LINERS ON STORAGE SHELFS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 102020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 10
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THAT BAKING MIXING DISHES ARE STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK REAR PREP AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OD DUST ON CHANDELIER OVER REAR FOOD PREP ENTRY DOOR. MAST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
JUL 292019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Observed flour bulk food storage bin not labeled. Manager corrected on site.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NOTED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING OR SERVING FOOD FOOD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NON USE CARD BOARD FOR COVERING OF SHELVING IN WALK IN FREEZER
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN LIGHT FIXTURE CHAINS THAT ARE COVERED WITH DUST
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN FOOD PREP ROOM.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN PROTECTIVE SHIELD ON LIGHTS OVER DISHWASHING AREA
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULBS OVER COFFEE PREP AREA AND FOOD PACKING AREA
JUN 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NOTED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING OR SERVING FOOD FOOD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NON USE CARD BOARD FOR COVERING OF SHELVING IN WALK IN FREEZER
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN LIGHT FIXTURE CHAINS THAT ARE COVERED WITH DUST
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN FOOD PREP ROOM.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN PROTECTIVE SHIELD ON LIGHTS OVER DISHWASHING AREA
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULBS OVER COFFEE PREP AREA AND FOOD PACKING AREA
AUG 302017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 30
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DETAIL CLEAN/PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR GREASE TRAP BOX BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER,BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,INTERIOR CABINETS THROUGHOUT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR DIRTY BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT FIXTURES IN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DRY STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY IN A DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 262016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 26
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SPINACH PIE, AND CUSTARD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. TOULA SAPANOS ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AT 3:20PM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, TRAYS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE PREP TABLE AND REMOVE NON FOOD ITEMS /MEDICINE BOTTLES ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER (WITH FOOD CRUMBS/FOOD DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER FOR THE COOK.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
MAY 272015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 27
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED COOKING STOVE LINED WITH FOIL PAPER AND ON SIDES AND SHELVES LINED WITH CARD BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO AVOID LINING EQUIPMENT WITH PAPER OR FOIL TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS, MUST REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM EXTERIOR SURFACE OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH DISPLAY CASES AT HE FRONT SELLING AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
FEB 102014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 10
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED A LARGE METAL CONTAINER IN THE FREEZER WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING FLOUR. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED COOKING STOVE LINED WITH FOIL PAPER AND ON SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO AVOID LINING EQUIPMENT WITH PAPER OR FOIL TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE GRINDER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH DISPLAY CASES AT HE FRONT SELLING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO VENTILATION SYSTEM IN WASHROOM THAT CONTAINS A WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL VENTILATION SYSTEM OR ENSURE THAT WINDOW IS OPEN.
DEC 232013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 23
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED COOKING STOVE LINED WITH FOIL PAPER AND ON SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO AVOID LINING EQUIPMENT WITH PAPER OR FOIL TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE GRINDER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH DISPLAY CASES AT HE FRONT SELLING AREA.
SEP 182012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 18
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOOD OF THE DOOR OF THE CABINET IN FRONT AREA, UNDER THE MICROWAVE. MUST SEAL THE WOOD OR PAINT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL THE CABINETS IN THE FRONT AREA AND PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVINGS AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE REAR AREA ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
JUN 222011PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
JUN 22
2011
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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. NOTED BROKEN DOORS FOR 2DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER, MUST REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, CABITNETS, WALK IN COOLER SHELVES, STOVE, ETC..MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT.
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 FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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. MUST REPAIR WASHROOM WALLS AND SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY/HARBORAGE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR BURNER AND REPAIR PIPES UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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.
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