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Chicago Health Dept

1316 W 111TH ST · BEVERLY, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

24 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected May 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

110

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 1

2025

PASS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH WITH GAPS OR HOLES: OBSERVED OPEN HOLES IN THE CEILING, THE WALL AND LOWER WALL OF THE UTILITY SINK ROOM... OBSERVED THE DOOR ON THE SIDE ACROSS FROM WHERE THE SODA IS STORED UNEVEN WITH A GAP ALONG THE SIDE AND THE DOOR LOCK MISSING PROVIDING POSSIBLE ENTRY FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS ***DOOR MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED TO FIT EVENLY*** AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST ACTIVITY... OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CORNER OF THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE HAND WASHING SINK... INSTRUCTED MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARBOARD LINING THE LOWER SHELVING IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE LEGS AND LOWER SHELVING OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, STAINS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE GASKET ON THE REAR REACH IN COOLING UNIT AGAINST THE WALL RIGHT DOOR COMING LOOSE AS WELL AS THE TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR NEAR THE REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND OR FOOD DEBRIS ON EDGES AND BETWEEN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND FLOOR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILE BETWEEN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AS A MEANS OF MAKING FLOOR EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING LOCATED AT THE FRONT ENTRY OF THE FACILITY WHERE THE ATM MACHINE IS LOCATED OPEN WITH MISSING CEILING COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL AREA OF THE BREAK ROOM WHERE THE DOOR USE TO BE OPEN AND INSIDE EXPOSED AT THE EDGES AND UPPER CEILING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

FEB 2

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED GASKETS ALONG COOLER DOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE IN DISREPAIR OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH DEEP GOUGES AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 23

2024

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN CHANGING GLOVES WHILE CHANGING TASKS, FROM WORKING AT THE SINK TO OPERATING SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLOVES, WASH HANDS, AND APPLY FRESH GLOVES. CORRECTED ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED FRENCH FRY CUTTER WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD-UP AND SOIL. INSTRUCTED TO DISASSEMBLE PROPERLY, WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT MULTIPLE TIMES THROUGHOUT THE DAY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 45 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BENEATH COOLERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, BENEATH INTERIOR TRASH CAN IN REAR AREA, ALONG WALL BASE IN MOP SINK AND POTATO STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED GASKETS ALONG COOLER DOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE IN DISREPAIR OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH DEEP GOUGES AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #2575937 ON 5/16/2023. #49 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SLICER, FRYER CABINETS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP AND SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #57 OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 7

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SLICER, FRYER CABINETS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP AND SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MAY 16

2023

FAIL 13 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (STEAK 203.5F) PREPARED AND SERVED.. A CHICAGO FOO SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AL ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON GREASE TRAP, LADDER, PREP TABLES, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SLICER, FRYER CABINETS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED UTILITY SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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JUN 16

2022

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 14

2022

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4"IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR ENTRY DOOR TO BACK ALLEY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2500227 DATED: 4/14/21 NOT CORRECTED: #49 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. #55 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 3

2022

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4"IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR ENTRY DOOR TO BACK ALLEY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOMS: BEHIND 5 GALLON BBQ CONTAINERS, ON TOP OF PLASTIC BINS, ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS IN SODA STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

APR 14

2021

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 7

2021

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER PALLETS AND POP CRATES ALONG WALL ACROSS FROM REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNIT AND BOXES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LADDER AND GREASE TRAP IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN POP STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS.

DEC 2

2020

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 19

2020

FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 69-MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR, POP PALLET IN FRONT AREA, REAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREA. STRONGLY RECOMMENED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

SEP 24

2020

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 26

2020

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 19

2020

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT (TCS) DELI MEATS STORED INSIDE POP COOLER IN REAR. APPROX (8) 12-LB HAMS AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.7F TO 51.0F. ALSO (12) 8-LB DELI TURKEY BREAST MAINTAIN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.8F TO 50.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS) FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.OWNER VOLUNTARILY REMOVED, DENATURED AND DISCARDED APPROX 192-LBS OF MEAT AT COST APPROX $ 300.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED POP COOLER BEING USED FOR STORING (TCS)FOODS MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45.0F. OBSERVED DOOR OF COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. DOOR NOT TIGHT-FITTING. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USED COOLER. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON SITE THAT MAINTAINS 41.0F OR BELOW FOR STORING ANY (TCS) FOODS. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST CONTACT THE HEATH DEPT FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 18- MICE DROPPINGS IN CORNER FLOOR NEAR COOLERS IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020

MAR 24

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED OWNER, IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES IN FOOD PREP AREA

MAR 11

2020

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVIDENCE OF 11 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN MOP AND BRAKE ROOM. ALSO EVIDENCE OF 41 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER CRATES USED FOR STORAGE SHELVES , CARDBOARD IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ON FLOOR BEHIND COOLER.INSRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED OWNERIN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES IN FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DIRT GRIME IN MOP SINK ROOM. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN

OCT 16

2019

PASS 1 violation

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL HOLDING UNITS, FOOD DEBRIS ON SLICERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

OCT 9

2019

FAIL 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED OPEN BEVERAGE CUP FILLED WITH COFFEE ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LID FOR DRINKING CUP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES (57.6F-64.7F), HAM (52.5F), AND TURKEY (51.6F) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE AND INSIDE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 40LBS AND $195. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED PREP COOLER NEAR GRILL NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 54.1F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER NEAR GRILL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF FURNACE ROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR INSIDE WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BULK POTATO BOXES AND BARBECUE SAUCE CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED OUTLET COVER MISSING ON WALL NEAR POTATO STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SINKS AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS. OBSERVED SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS AND DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 14

2019

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL FOOD DEBRIS ON HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, MEAT SLICER, POTATO SLICER, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAR 7

2019

FAIL 18 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED PREP TABLE WHERE BREAD IS BEING SLICED IN REAR HALLWAY NEAR UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES (48.2F-49.7F) AND DELI BEERWURST SAUSAGE (67.7F) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATLEY 10LBS AND $20. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT DELI MEAT AND SANDWICHES NOT LABELED AND DATED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF ROLLING CART IN PREP AREA, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FRONT POP STORAGE, REAR POTATO STORAGE, OFFICE/EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AREA, WATER HEATER AND UTILITY CLOSET AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BREAD AND CONDIMENTS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED TONG HANDLE STORED INSIDE CONTAINER OF PEPPERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL UTENSILS HANDLES ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED GASKET LOOSE ON REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AND GASKETS MISSING IN LEFT REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE ALL COOLER GASKETS. OBSERVED ON ONE STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON PREP TABLE AND CARDBOARD BOXES USED FOR STORING SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE SURFACES THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY, HALLWAY AND WASHROOM AREAS. OBSERVED WALL TILES MISSING IN FRONT SANDWICH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING AND WALL TILES IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND FRYERS, FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JAN 3

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN PREP TABLES, SLICERS, CUTTING BOARDS, POTATO CHOPPER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES MISSING IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA, AND LADIES RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS,AND CEILING VENTS THRU OUTFRONT AND REAR AREAS. ALSO REPAIR THE WALL IN REAR WHERE THE DOOR WAS REMOVED, ALSO REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES AROUND THE MOP SINK AREA. WALL IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND REAR SLICER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SIDE YARD(OLD EQUIPMENT,SIGN ETC), INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

MAR 29

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DISH WASHING PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR. ALSO UNCLEAN CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING /PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3- COMP SINK AT GREASE TRAP.MUST REPAIR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

EMPLOYEE IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 20

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DISH WASHING PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR. ALSO UNCLEAN CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING /PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.MUST PROVIDE.

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