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3205 S HALSTED ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

12 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Apr 2019.

Last inspected Apr 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 8

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD IMPROPERLY STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, FOOD GRADE BAGGIES/ZIP-LOC.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES OUT SIDE THE RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FEB 1

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND 2-DR FREEZER OF FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP BOX LOCATED IN BASEMENT REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WOK STATION IN KITCHEN OF FOOD SPILLS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT CORNERS BY PREP TABLES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT OF FOOD DEBIS IN KITCHEN AND AT REAR.

FEB 8

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT, PREP TABLES ESPECIALLY UNDER THE GRILL, AND GREASE FROM THE DISHMACHINE DRAIN LINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE WOK STATION AND ALONG THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

JUN 29

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THREE KNIFES STORED BETWEEN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.ALSO REATTACH LADIES RESTROOM CABINET DOOR. OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIES/ZIPLOC.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR CEILING TILES BEING HELD UP WITH DUCT TAPE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUCT TAPE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED REAR HAND SINK, AND 1 COMP. SINK ALONG WALL BY MOP SINK DRAINING INTO THE MOP SINK, IMPROPER DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND SINK AND 1 COMP. SINK RUNNING INTO A PROPER DRAIN, NOT THE MOP SINK.

DEC 21

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (EXCESS WATER), COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA, (SOUTHEAST CORNER, NEAR LADDER, ETC).

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DEC 14

2015

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

OBSERVED 70-80 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGES, AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR WATER HEATER AND FURNACE, UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND CORNERS UNDER DVD EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS IN PRIVATE DINING AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG REFRIGERATOR NEAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1546506 ON 5-28-15 32-REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND STORE FOOD IN PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. 35-REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND CHEST FREEZER. 41-ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER,PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. 43-STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (EXCESS WATER), COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA, (SOUTHEAST CORNER, NEAR LADDER, ETC).

MAY 28

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND STORE FOOD IN PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND CHEST FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MAY 18

2015

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW BEEF, PORK, AND CHICKEN STORED OVER UNCOVERED VEGETABLES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL FOOD AND PROPERLY STORE PRODUCE AND READY TO EAT ABOVE RAW FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION IN WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Critical Pest Activity

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

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK SHALL BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AND AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND STORE FOOD IN PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND CHEST FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

JUL 29

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUTS AT FOOD PREP TABLE COOLER.

Minor Facility Condition

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

1 LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REMOVE CLEAR STICKY TAPE FROM DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR WATER LEAK SAME AREA.

JUL 15

2014

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

Outside Mahoney grease box not cleaned/maintained. Observed waste grease on ground and encrusted grease on exterior on sides and on top of grease box. Instructed to detail clean exterior of grease box and ground to prevent insect and rodent nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1353391 DATED:06/27/2013. 33 CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN BOTTOM OF BOTH FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND WOKS AND MAINTAIN, CLEAN INTERIORS OF PREP COOLERS WHERE NEEDED. 09/27/2013 34 CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA ONCE WORK COMPLETED BY LANDLORD. 09/27/2013 36 MORE LIGHTING NEEDED IN BASEMENT AREA FOR VISIBILITY. BASEMENT IS A NON FOOD STORAGE AREA, GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN BASEMENT. 09/27/2013 40 MAKE SURE THERMOMETERS ARE VISIBLE INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. 09/27/2013 MUST CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 7/22/14. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7- 42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUTS AT FOOD PREP TABLE COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP BOX LOCATED IN BASEMENT REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SECTION OF SOUTHEAST CORNER CEILING OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS NEED CLEANING.

Minor Facility Condition

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

1 LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE,MAINTAIN ADEQUATE 3 STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE CLEAR STICKY TAPE FROM DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR WATER LEAK SAME AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

JUN 27

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN BOTTOM OF BOTH FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND WOKS AND MAINTAIN, CLEAN INTERIORS OF PREP COOLERS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA ONCE WORK COMPLETED BY LANDLORD.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MORE LIGHTING NEEDED IN BASEMENT AREA FOR VISIBILITY. BASEMENT IS A NON FOOD STORAGE AREA, GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN BASEMENT.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MAKE SURE THERMOMETERS ARE VISIBLE INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

SEP 26

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE HOT LINE WORK TABLE TOP IS FULL OF HARD TO CLEAN GAPS, REPAIR SAID TABLETOP SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE SLIDING DOOR COOLER IS IN THE WAY OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR THE HOT LINE KITCHEN, THE COOLER WAS MOVED AT THIS TIME, KEEP THE SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR YOUR FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOOR HAS GREASE BUILDUP UNDER THE WOKS AND THE KITCHEN BASEBOARDS HAVE A FLAT TOP THAT WILL CATCH FOOD AND DEBRIS, CLEAN THE FLOOR FROM CORNER TO CORNER AND COVE THE TILE SO IT CLEANS UP EASILY.

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