HEMA'S KITCHEN.

Chicago Health Dept

2411 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2018.

Last inspected Apr 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

110

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 10

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS IN REAR PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL ITEMS BY PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE OND/OR USED BY DATE. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINETS IN LIYCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY GREASE TRAP. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

APR 2

2018

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 08/24/17 REPORT#2078972 35 MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. REPAIR DAMAGED LOWER WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL. 36 MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPEMNT ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND AROUND PIPES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EAQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEANA ND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY GREASE TRAP. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR TO REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL SAME STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

AUG 31

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. REPAIR DAMAGED LOWER WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

AUG 24

2017

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE WALLS OF BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, PORK, RICE, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED FOR PUBLIC VIEWING, FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 4/28/17. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010

Serious Plumbing & Waste

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2049477, DATED 4/28/2017. VIOLATIONS INCLUDED; #32; REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, REPAIR SWINGING DOORS LEADING TO THE KITCHEN, THEY ARE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. DETAIL CLEAN RUST FROM GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN REACH IN 2-DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS & WALL BASE)IN PREP AREA, UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS. REPAIR DAMAGED LOWER WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA, AND CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY LOWER PIPE AND LOOSE FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

APR 28

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 4/20/17, NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DISPLAY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT UTENSILS IN PREP AREA TO AVOID CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR FRAME TO CHEMICAL CLOSET, CLOSET DOOR UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY. REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, REPAIR SWINGING DOORS LEADING TO THE KITCHEN, THEY ARE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH MICROWAVES, DRIED FOOD PRESENT. MUST CLEAN GREASE TRAP IN PREP AREA, EXTREAMLY FOUL ODOR COMING FROM THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, LEVEL OFF THE KITCHEN FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE SOUTH WALL. FOOD ACCUMULATION PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST INSTALL WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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APR 20

2017

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; LAMB, RICE, CHICKEN, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1633062, DATED 3/18/16 HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE: #30 MUST LABEL BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS #32 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH REACH IN COOLERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. #33 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER,PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. #34 MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,REGISTER AREA #35 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TRIM AND BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING/DINING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION COVER IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILETROOMS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP/DISH & DINING AREAS. #38 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK AND SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM. #43 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT UTENSILS IN PREP AREA TO AVOID CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH MICROWAVES, DRIED FOOD PRESENT. MUST CLEAN GREASE TRAP IN PREP AREA, EXTREAMLY FOUL ODOR COMING FROM THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, LEVEL OFF THE KITCHEN FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE SOUTH WALL. FOOD ACCUMULATION PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR MISSING WALL EDGE IN FRONT WINDOW. REPAIR DETACHED/HANGING CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST INSTALL WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MAR 18

2016

PASS 9 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH REACH IN COOLERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER,PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,REGISTER AREA AND ELECTRICAL CLOSET

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TRIM AND BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING/DINING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION COVER IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILETROOMS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP/DISH & DINING AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK AND SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET & REGISTER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY.PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG MOPS AND BROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION

MAR 11

2016

FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WIPING FACE,HAIR AND MOUTH AND HANDLING SPOON TO STIR FOOD ON STOVE AND TOUCHING CELL PHONE,ANOTHER PERSON ON CELL PHONE AND THEN HANDLING (PEPPERS AND RAW ONIONS) ON CUTTING BOARD,ANOTHER ONE HANDLING DIRTY AND CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1583211 10/20/15 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST REPAIR RIPPED OFF GASKETS OF THE 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.#33-MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FANGUARDS OF THE 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP,MOP SINK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE THRU-OUT SURFACES,THE CART WITH SPICES CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#34-CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT THRU-OUT DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.#45-NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH REACH IN COOLERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER,PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,REGISTER AREA,ELECTRICAL CLOSET.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TRIM AND BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING/DINING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION COVER IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILETROOMS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP/DISH & DINING AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK AND SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET & REGISTER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY.PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG MOPS AND BROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

OCT 26

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR RIPPED OFF GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE MOP SINK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE THRU-OUT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CART WITH SPICES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR THE EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

OCT 20

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND ONE CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE AT 60.0F. ON TOP OF SMALL TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WHEN IS COLD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE COOLER AND WHEN IS HOT MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR HIGHER ON A HOT HOLDING UNIT CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $7.00,TOTAL 4 LBS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR RIPPED OFF GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT THRU-OUT THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND RE GROUT THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR THE EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

JUL 8

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTRUCTED TO LABELED AND DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINER WITH READY TO EAT FOOD AND ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH RICE AND FLOUR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTER /HOOD(WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP). STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 30

2014

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND EXIT SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED,WITH ONE INCH GAP ON THE TOP OF THE DOOR AND OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE DOOR OVER ONE INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. FRONT INSIDE ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON TH BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTRUCTED TO LABELED AND DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINER WITH READY TO EAT FOOD AND ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH RICE AND FLOUR.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS,TRAYS UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: CART WITH SPICES, INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE,MOP SINK AND ALL THE CABINET/SHELVES IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. WATER AND WET FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST DRY THE FLOOR ALL THE TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTER /HOOD(WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP). STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 12

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS INSIDE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

AUG 5

2013

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING DISHES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT. SINK NOT SET TO WASH, RINSE OR SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY SET. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED AT THE END OF INSPECTION AFTER BEING NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 8-16-12 NOT CORRECTED. #30-MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,#34- DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE GREASE HAS ACCUMULATED.#35-MUST FILL IN ANY GAPS BETWEEN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD.#42- HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY STORE BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINER. MUST BE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CONTAINERS. MUST REPLACE CRACKED LID ON BULK FLOUR CONTAINER.MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS INSIDE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY SPICE FOOD CART ON COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING FLOOR TILE AND TILE GROUTING WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

AUG 16

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 47.4F, AND YOGURT AT 43.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $20. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASH AND RINSE DISHES AND UTENSILS WITHOUT SANITIZING THEM. NO SANITIZER WAS FOUND ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT SENT AN EMPLOYEE TO BUY A CONTAINER OF BLEACH AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE DISHES WITH A CONCENTRATION OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE GREASE HAS ACCUMULATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST FILL IN ANY GAPS BETWEEN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD. SEAL THE GAP IN THE CORNER OF THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL BEHIND THE BREAD OVEN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA.

JUL 7

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Minor Other

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

Minor Other

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

Minor Other

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

Minor Other

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

Minor Other

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

Minor Other

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

Minor Other

39. LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

JUN 17

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

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. FOUND LINE COOLER AT 58.4F. WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED SPINACH @ 54.8F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40F. SUPERVISOR SALAZAR CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL @ 312-746-5426.

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. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS COOKED SPINACH @ 54.8F, 1LB COOKED LENTIL @ 58.1F, 1LB COOKED CHICKEN @ 51F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $50.00.

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. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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. FOODS STORED IN FREEZER BUT BE IN CLEANABLE CONTAINERS AND COVERED, NOT PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. ALL POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

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. BROKEN LID OF BULK RICE CONTAINERS, MUST REPLACE. METAL PREP TABLE AND ROUND OVEN BEING ELEVATED WITH BRICKS WRAPPED IN TIN FOIL. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE ICE BIN MUST CLEAN,

Minor Sanitation

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. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN UTILITY MOP SINK, MUST REPLACE. CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT OF FLOORS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR.

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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. DIRTY LINENS FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED ON CLEAN PREP TABLE.

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