Chicago Health Dept
6983 N CLARK ST · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (May 2026), 1 critical violation noted.
25 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS(FOOD DEBRIS).MUST CLEAN.
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND MICE DROPPING AT REAR STORAGE AREAS ALONG WALLS.(OBSERVED 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT STORAGE AREAS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.MUST ELIMINATE RODENT DROPPINGS AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS(FOOD DEBRIS).MUST CLEAN.
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
WE OBSERVED NO SOAP PROVIDED AT WASH BOWL INSIDE REAR STAFF WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED ON 1-21-2025 UPON MY RETURN SOAP PROVIDED AT SAID SINK.
WE OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT REAR STAFF WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C). CONSOLITED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AT REAR STORAGES MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME:FLOUR, SUGAR ETC.
REPLACE POROUS SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
MUST PROVIDE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
NO CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO STORAGE AREA AT REAR HALLWAY. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE NEW CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
FRONT DOOR WITH 1/4" TO 1/2" BOTTOM OPENING.REPAIR ISSUE
OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS AND BEHIND THE PREP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
SINGLE SERVING UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED AT FRONT SERVING COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION.
EXCESS RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING URINAL AND SINK IN MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE.
COVER IS REQUIRED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IS REQUIRED
6-301.14-- MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK.
4-204.112(B)-- NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER.
: 3-304.14-- SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
3-304.12-- NOTED COOKS LINE KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE GRILL AND THE PREP TABLE. SPATULA IS STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS.
4-101.19-- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AND THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE. 4-501.11-- MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.
4-602.13-- MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP KITCHEN.----CHAIR IN THE REAR KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 4-601.11(B)-- INTERIOR OF REAR KITCHEN OVEN WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11-- WALL BEHIND THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK WITH RAW, ROTTING WOOD, DIRT, AND DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE ROTTED WOOD, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.RAW WOOD 2X4 AT THE THRESHOLD OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED/NON-ABSORBENT.----FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, GREASE TRAP, AND STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. 6-501.114-- UNUSED BOXED COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP FOUND DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST INFESTATION OR MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.
: 6-304.11- VENTILATION ABOVE THE REAR GAS STOVE IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS #60 AND #25 FROM 8-26-22 REPORT #2562856 NOT CORRECTED. #60--#37- FOUND LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS(BEANS, RICE, ETC. MUST PROVIDE.#55-FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN. #57-FOUND FOOD HANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. THE MANAGER ON SITE OBTAINED A RECEIPT FOR THE EMPLOYEE'S ENROLLMENT IN A FOOD HANDLER CLASS. BULK CONTAINERS WERE LABELED, AND FLOORS WERE CLEANED DURING THE INSPECTION. #25- OBSERVED POSTED MENU FOR EGG DISHES SUCH AS EGGS MEXICANA, EGGS WITH HAM, AND EGGS WITH CHORIZO, ALL THAT MAY BE COOKED TO ORDER WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED/AVAILABLE THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS OF SUCH RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS RISK OF ILLNESS. A CORRECT MENU AND CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS WAS CREATED DURING THE INSPECTION OF THE EGG DISHES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE COOK ON THE GRILL LINE HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS SUCH AS PREPARED TACOS/TORTILLAS, READY-TO-EAT BREAD FOR TORTAS, AND SHREDDED LETTUCE FOR TOPPINGS WITH BARE HANDS. NO GLOVES WERE WORN. REVIEWED THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT. THE MANAGER OBTAINED AND PROVIDED GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK.
OBSERVED POSTED MENU FOR EGG DISHES SUCH AS EGGS MEXICANA, EGGS WITH HAM, AND EGGS WITH CHORIZO, ALL THAT MAY BE COOKED TO ORDER WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED/AVAILABLE THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS OF SUCH RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS RISK OF ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER.
SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NOTED COOKS LINE KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE GRILL AND THE PREP TABLE. SPATULA IS STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN REAR KITCHEN AND THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE.
MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.
INTERIOR OF REAR KITCHEN OVEN WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP KITCHEN.----CHAIR IN THE REAR KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
UNUSED BOXED COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP FOUND DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST INFESTATION OR MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.
WALL BEHIND THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK WITH RAW, ROTTING WOOD, DIRT, AND DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE ROTTED WOOD, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.RAW WOOD 2X4 AT THE THRESHOLD OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED/NON-ABSORBENT.----FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, GREASE TRAP, AND STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION ABOVE THE REAR GAS STOVE IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9-23-21 REPORT #2531839 NOT CORRECTED.#37- FOUND LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS(BEANS, RICE, ETC. MUST PROVIDE.#55-: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN. #57-FOUND FOOD HANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS(BEANS, RICE,ETC.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE HEATING UNIT ROOM USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING ALONG PIPPING AT THE REAR AND ALSO STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS, CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE KIT FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY (MISSING PROCEDURE). MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMPLETE KIT INCLUDING THE CLEANING PROCEDURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
PREMISES SERVES EGGS,OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE HEATING UNIT ROOM USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING ALONG PIPPING AT THE REAR AND ALSO STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS, CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2261255 DATED 1/28/2019 NOT CORRECTED. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010(A) NO CITATION ISSUED -
OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER PREPARING TACOS (RTE FOOD) FOR CUSTOMER WITH BARE HAND PICKED-UP DICED TOMATOES, DICED ONIONS, AND OTHER CONDIMENTS AND PUT ON TOP THE MEAT FOR TACO AND GAVE TO THE CUSTOMER. MUST PROVIDE UTENSILS SUCH: TISSUE, SPATULA, TONGS, SINGLE USE-GLOVES,ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
PREMISES SERVES EGGS,OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
LABEL FOOD BOTTLES(KETCHUP,MUSTARD ETC) WITH COMMON NAME,ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
WATER LEAKING FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE CHEST COOLER ON PREP AREA,REPAIR CAUSE.
URINAL IN MEN'S WASHROOM WITH EXCESS URINE(FOUL ODOR),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
REMOVE DEBRIS INSIDE THE REAR DRY STORAGE (HALLWAY BY THE BASEMENT DOOR), AND BASEMENT AREA SWEEP AND ELEVATE ITEMS INCLUDED RAW WOOD ELEVATE 6" ABOVE THE THE FLOOR.
BURNED LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,REPLACE.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.TWO WHOLE COOKED BEEF TOUNGUES AT TEMP OF 123.3F;DICED BEEF TOUNGE AT TEMP OF 121.7F;DICED BEEF AT TEMP OF 123.3F,PRODUCTS MENTIONED WAS STORED AT STEAM TABLE.FOOD WAS COOKED THE ON 1-2-18 PER MANAGER STATEMENT.FOUND CUT IN HALF LARGE AVOCADO AT TEMP OF 68.6F STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE COLD FOOD 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 8,VALUE 20. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK TO STORE CLEAN KNIVES TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION OBSERVED CLEAN POTS STORED ON TOP THE PIPES INSIDE THE FURNACE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES.
SWEEP DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND POP STORAGE BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR
URINAL AND WASHBOWL AT MEN'S WASHROOM DRAINING SLOW,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED AT REAR PREP AREA BY THE WALK-IN COOLER,PRESENTLY OBSERVED:PREP TABLE, STANDING BUTCHER CUTTING BOARD,KNIVES ECT.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE AT MENTIONED LOCATION OR RELOCATE ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE KITCHEN/DISH ROOM. TWO BROKEN STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPLACE WITH WORKING STOPPERS.
FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
NOTED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (RICE/BEANS) NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN HVAC ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY LABEL BULK FOODS.
NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED. NOTED FOOD BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER CONTENTS TO FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS. NOTED GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR WORN AWAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE WORN OUT DOOR GASKET.
CONDENSER UNIT GUARDS DUSTY IN WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CONDENSER UNIT GUARDS.
FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
NOTED KNIVES AND SPATULA BEING STORED IN SEAM BETWEEN TABLE AND WALL INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE KNIVES IN AN APPROVED KNIFE RACK AND PROPERLY STORE SPATULA.
NOTED CUTTING BOARD WITH GROVES AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
NOTED CEILING PANELS IN STAFF RESTROOM STAINED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.
OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY UNDER A PREP TABLE BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS WHEN STORED AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OR REPAIR. ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON EQUIPMENT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET AND CUTTING BOARD, AND REMOVE FOIL FROM EQUIPMENT, FOIL IS PROHIBITED, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; REAR STORAGE, STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR, AND SMALL ROOM OFF KITCHEN WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR, HANGING FROM THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DOOR ON STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR, NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR TILES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA AND WOMENS CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN,
OBSERVED DIRT ON REAR WALL BY GRINDER, MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. DOOR TO SAME TOILET ROOM HAS A HOLE AT THE BOTTOM, AND STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 1-COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR TILES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA AND WOMENS CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN,
OBSERVED DIRT ON REAR WALL BY GRINDER, MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. DOOR TO SAME TOILET ROOM HAS A HOLE AT THE BOTTOM, AND STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 1-COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP, AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR FRONT COOLER AT TEMP OF 54.3F.CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER STATED FOOD WAS COOKED ON 3-18-15.PRESENTLY UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 38.6F.FOOD WITH ABUSED TEMPERATURE WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER,POUNDS 10,VALUE 15.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL WOOD BASE OF PASTOR SPIT UNIT WITH POROUS SURFACE AND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS.REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
SOME WATER AND RUST INSIDE THE POP CHEST COOLER AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SHELF BASE UNDER THE PREP TABLE/MEAT AND DRY PEPPER GRINDER WITH FOOD STAINS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GRAFFITI ON SOAP DISPENSER AIR FRESHENER AND HAND DRYING DEVICE IN MEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
BROKEN STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
BROKEN SURFACE OF THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE MEN'S RESTROOM AND 1 LIVE ROACH ON SHELVING UNITS AT REAR OF PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND TILES WARPED WITH HOLES AT REAR OF PREMISES THAT MUST BE REPLACED/SEALED TO PREVENT ROACH HARBORAGE.
NO LABELS ON FOOD STORED INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FOOD NOT STORED INSIDE THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS(DATE,PRODUCTS ETC.).
CARDBOARD ARE USED ON TOP THE SHELVES INSIDE THE COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
OPENED WINDOW INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM IN REAR PREP AREA SCREEN HAS HOLES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED POTS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE AREA AND WALL DEBRIS ON TOP THE LIDS,INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE POTS AND LIDS. RELOCATE POTS AND STORE THEM 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA BY THE HOT WATER TANK,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IT DRY.
WATER IS LEAKING ON FLOOR FROM PIPE BY THE HOT WATER TANK IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND A LARGE POT OF COOKED TOMATOES AND OTHER VEGETABLE AT TEMP OF 55.9F TO 57.8F, FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(COOLER AIR TEMP OF 38.9F),MANAGER STATED FOOD WAS COOKED ON 6-19-12. ALSO 40, ONE OUNCE EACH OF SALSA(RED AND GREEN) AT TEMP OF 52.6F,STORED INSIDE SMALL COOLER WHICH MAINTAIN TEMP OF 50.5F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG NOR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED AT PRESENT TIME. BOTH PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 15 VALUE 30. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. GARBAGE LID NOT CLOSED,FRONT GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOW WITH GARBAGE. ALSO GANGWAY AND REAR PATIO USED BY THE BUSINESS NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED DOG FECES IN GANG WAY,IN FRONT OF BASEMENT DOOR AND ON DUST PAN,FLIES ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT. ALSO BREAD ON GROUND WITH INSECTS AND ANTS ACTIVITIES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES. GARBAGE LIDS ARE BROKEN(LARGE HOLES,AND MISSING PART OF LIDS).INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 15,2011;REPORT #585400 32-MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT KITCHEN ON PREP SINK SIDE. MUST PROVIDE LID COVER FOR THRASH CONTAINER IN TOILET BY TOILET BOWLS. ALSO REMOVE CLEAN APRONS AND COOKS WHITE SHIRTS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM AND STORE ELSEWHERE. 41- REMOVE UN-USED REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP KITCHEN. FOUND TODAY COOLER IN USE WITH AIR TEMP OF 50.5F(FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED).SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
LABEL AND DATED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN COOLERS.
SWEEP DEAD WATER BUGS IN BASEMENT AREA BY THE STAIRCASE,ALSO ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS NEEDED, INCLUDED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL.
FAUCET IN MEN'S WASHROOM IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE
REMOVE CEILING TILE STORED INSIDE THE REAR FOOD STORAGE, BY THE BASEMENT DOOR.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TOILET TISSUE HOLDER IN ALL 3TOILETS. MUST REPAIR RUST ON WALK COOLER FLOOR METAL COVERING,AND RUST ON SHELVES IN SAME WALK IN COOLER.REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT PREP KITCHEN,REPAIR BROKEN SEAT COVER ON CHAIRS AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT KITCHEN ON PREP SINK SIDE.ALSO REMOVE CLEAN APPRONS AND COOKS WHITE SHIRTS IN TOILET AND STORE ELSEWHERE. MUST PROVIDE SCREEN ON FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE WHICH IS DIRECTLY TO THE FRONT KITCHEN,IF ABOVE DOOR MUST BE LEFT OPEN,OR MAINTAIN DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES, AND PROVIDE LID COVER FOR TRASH CONTAINERS IN TOILETS BY TOILET BOWLS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE STORAGE ROOM IN REAR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OPENINGS ON CEILING TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR AREAS, ALSO CLEAN FOOD STAINS ON WALLS IN REAR AREAS,AND MISSING TILE ON COUNTER AT FRONT PREP.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPAIR DISLOCATED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE TOILET DOOR IN REAR KITCHEN,AND KEEP DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
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 REMOVE UN-USED REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP KITCHEN,AND DAMAGED WOOD CUTTING TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONTAINER WITH SANITIZER AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS FOR WIPECLOTHS THERE,TO USE IN WIPING DOWN CUTTING BOARDS, AND PREP COUNTED DURING OPERATIONS.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. found some food items not properly dated, labeled in coolers, must date and label all food items in coolers.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. non food contact surfaces of front counter in prep area had peeling paint, shall be repair.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving in walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. floors under storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. damaged/stained ceiling tiles in prep areas, bathrooms, hallway, shall be repair/replaced. walls that had peeling paint in rear storage areas shall be repair.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. broken, missing light shields in prep areas shall be provided. light shields in prep areas, storage areas, and dining areas need cleaning.
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. exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, prep area, and dining areas not clean need cleaning.
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