Chicago
36
BEAT

Honeymoon Cafe Inc

1138 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640 · Uptown · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
36/100

Passed most recently but 7 prior failures on record

Inspections
23
12 passed
Last Inspected
2025-04-07
Pass Rate
52%
7 failures
Score
36/100
BEAT
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-04-07
Failed 7 inspections (2021, 2017, 2016...)
Sanitation issues found across 63 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 10 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 63×
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Documentation & Training critical 10×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other critical
Chemical Safety critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Facility Condition critical
2025-04-07 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE KITCHEN. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS O CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, REACH-IN FREEZER, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HANDSINKS AND 3 COMPARTMEN...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

2024-04-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED T PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE WASHROOM.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL CALCIUM BUILD-UP

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME )SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR ETC)

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

2023-02-06 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN AND SANITIZED CONTAINER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME DIRT/FOOD SPILLS ON FLOORS THROUGH THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTENANCE.

2022-01-20 Pass Complaint
3
minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT STAND UP 1-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS, COOLERS DOOR RAILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES.

2021-03-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 DRY FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME: FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E) MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS, MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS. TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS, AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SMOOTHIE AREA WITHOUT FAUCET. PRESENTLY AREA IS NOT IN USE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD WATER

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.12 GREASE ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA SPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER PREP TABLE ETC.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2021-03-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Facility Condition

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

3-202.18 (A) COS OUT PF 01/08/2020 NO SHELLFISH IDENTIFICATION TAG FOR 60 EACH FRESH OYSTERS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER. THE TAG IS REQUIRED TO BE WITH PRODUCT UNTILL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUE...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED WHITE RICE AT TEMP OF 46.6F STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND RAW PORK CHOP STORED ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AT TEMP OF 49.7F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITA...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME: FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS, MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS. TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS, AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SMOOTHIE AREA WITHOUT FAUCET. PRESENTLY AREA IS NOT IN USE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD WATER

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GREASE ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA SPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER PREP TABLE ETC.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2320602 DATED 10/28/19 #49)4-602.13 ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #56) 4-202.18 NOTED HEAVY G...

2019-10-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO OBTAIN KIT AND SUPPLIES. MAINTAIN ON SITE FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED BOWL STORED WITIN RICE COOKED. BOWL WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION AND MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE BOWL TO SCOOP RICE AND NOT STORE BOWL WITHIN FOOD PRODUCT.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OUT C 02/21/2020 ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2222247DATED 19/12/18 VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED MANAGER COULD NOT SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

2018-09-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(A) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A)

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR USED BY DATE

minor Sanitation

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

4-102.11(A2) NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.110 NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B)

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

2017-08-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND RUSTY CHEST FREEZER DOOR WITH WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICES ATTACHED ON MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

2017-08-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF LIVE CLAMS STORED INSIDE REFRIGERATOR HAD NO SHELLFISH TAG. MANAGEMENT UNAVAILABLE TO PROVIDE SHELLFISH TAGS UPON INSPECTION REQUEST AND NOT MAINTAINED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH ...

serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW FOODS (BEEF, SHRIMP, AND PORK) STORED OVER READY-TO-EAT FOOD SUCH AS BROCCOLI, POTATOES AND PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE ALL RAW FOODS FROM ALL READY-TO-EAT FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINAT...

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 OVER 50 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES ON PREMISES: AT THE FISH TANK, INSIDE RESTROOM, AND INSIDE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CURRENT PEST ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIV...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED THE LAST INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED AND DISPLAYED IN PLAN VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO POST SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-010 (B)

minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED CUT FRUITS AND BLENDED FRUITS STORED INSIDE COOLER AT FRONT AREA HAD NO LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE. OBSERVED VARIOUS SEASONING CONTAINERS SUCH AS FLOUR CONTAINER HAD NO LABEL. MUST LABEL.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS INSIDE FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED MISSING REACH-IN COOLER HANDLES IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN. MUST REPA...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVELY GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF TWO REAC...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN CREVICES OF FLOOR UNDER GRILL NEAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVELY GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD ABOVE GRILL, AND DUSTY VENT COVER ABOVE FOOD PREP ABLE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICES ATTACHED ON COFFEE MACHINE, ICE MACHINE, AND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CONGESTED CLUTTERS AROUND FISH TANK LOCATED AT KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT FOR ANY PEST HARBORING. OBSERVED PERSONAL MEDICATIONS STORED FOOD PREP AREA AT FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE F...

2016-12-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

ALL CONNECTING PIPES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST REMOVE GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2016-12-13 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
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 EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLERS APPROXIMATELY 12 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION ...

minor Sanitation

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

ALL CONNECTING PIPES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST REMOVE GREASE ,CLEAN ND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE PREP TABLES AND THE EMPLOYEES TABLES IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE ALL THE FOOD SUPPLIES 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE FOOD SUPPLIES.

minor Sanitation

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

FILTER ON THE HOOD/CANOPY WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

2016-01-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE ALL COOKING OIL AND SOY SAUCE BOXES 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND RE PAINT WALLS BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

2016-01-21 Fail Canvass
8
serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1482813 DATED 6/23/15. #33-OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. #34-GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND C...

minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME FROZEN MEATS IN THE CHEST FREEZER WRAPPED WITH A GROCERY BAGS. AND RAW MEATS INISDE THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH US FOOD GRADE BAG.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD CRUMBS/DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE ALL COOKING OIL AND SOY SAUCE BOXES 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND RE PAINT WALLS BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

HOT HANDLE OF THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK,KEEPS ON DRIPPING WHEN TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

EMPLOYEES HELPNG PREPARING AND COOKING FOODIN THE KITCHEN, MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION,

2015-06-23 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

UNUSED FLAT GRILL, PREP TABLE AND FOUR CRATES USED HAS A PREP TABLE WITH CLEAN UTENSILS ON TOP OF IT, OBSTRUCTING WALKWAY TO GREASE TRAP AND HOT WATER TANK TO ALLOW REGULAR CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND ALLOWED SPACE

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,PUDDLE OF WATER ON FLOOR BY THE HOT WATER TANK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT AND THE SURROUNDING CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENT AND TILES OBSERVED A TWO BURNER STOVE UNIT NOT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION/HOOD INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE UNIT UNDER VENTILATION OR REM...

2015-06-15 Fail Suspected Food Poisoning
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND DISPLAY COOLER: OBSERVED TWO BAGS OF MARINATED PORK AT 53.4F INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR COOLER AND TWO CARTON OF EGGS AT 60.2F INSIDE OF THE DISPLAY PREP CO...

serious Food Storage & Handling

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

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND FOOD STORED INSIDE OF THE DEEP FREEZER. OBSERVED CONDENSATION DROPLETS DRIPPING FROM THE CONDENSER UNIT, ONTO UNCOVERED FOOD(BEEF) ON THE TOP SHELF. OBSERVED E...

critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED POOLS OF GREASE(LIQUID AND ENCRUSTED) ON THE GROUND BENEATH THE GREASE RECEPTACLE, DROPLETS OF GREASE HANGING OFF THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE WASTE OIL BOX. WALLS BEHIND THE OIL CONTAINER IS SOILE...

minor Sanitation

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

UNUSED FLAT GRILL, PREP TABLE AND FOUR CRATES USED HAS A PREP TABLE WITH CLEAN UTENSILS ON TOP OF IT, OBSTRUCTING WALKWAY TO GREASE TRAP AND HOT WATER TANK TO ALLOW REGULAR CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND ALLOWED SPACE

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,PUDDLE OF WATER ON FLOOR BY THE HOT WATER TANK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT AND THE SURROUNDING CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENT AND TILES OBSERVED A TWO BURNER STOVE UNIT NOT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION/HOOD INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE UNIT UNDER VENTILATION OR RE...

2015-02-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-01-29 Fail Canvass
2
serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1107098 ON 3/13/14 NOT CORRECTED. "30 RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY BAGS AND DIRTY CARDBOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS. 33 GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON IN...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND BOXES OF FOOD AND DIRTY DISHES CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT THE GENERAL SEATING AREA AND ALSO IN THE REAR KITCHEN. FOOD MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, RE-ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN STORAGAGE THROUGHOUT PREMI...

2014-03-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND 29lbs OF COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER AT TEMP OF 55.6F TO 62.4F.NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING, OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED,ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOO...

critical Employee Hygiene

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

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE TOUCHING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE, SUCH AS: EQUIPMENTS,RELOCATE GARBAGE CAN IN THE KITCHEN, REMOVING GARBAGE FROM WASHROOM, REMOVING DIRTY BOXES FROM FLOOR AND PUTTING DELIVERED FOOD INSIDE THE REFR...

minor Chemical Safety

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

RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERIES BAGS AND DIRTY CARDBOARDS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS,FREEZERS, HOOD, FILTERS ,PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

FOOD STAINS ON WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2013-04-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-04-15 Fail Canvass
3
serious Food Temperature

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

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #614736 DATED ON 02/06/12, #32 OBSERVED PREMISES STORING KNIVES BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND WOOD CUTTING TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL KNIFE RACK FOR ALL KNIVES, #33 OBSE...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON ALL SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/FOOD SMEARS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

2012-02-06 Pass Canvass
3
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. OBSERVED PREMISES STORING KNIVES BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND WOODEN CUTTING TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADDITION...

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. OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND SINKS IN PREP AREA AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP COOLER DOOR GAS...

minor Food Temperature

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

2010-08-02 Pass Complaint
6
minor Documentation & Training

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. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked ani...

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. non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler door tracks, shelving need detailed cleaning.

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. floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment need detailed cleaning(corners).

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. damaged, stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

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 prov...

minor Sanitation

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

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 co...

100
Fat Cat
100
Masala Indian and Mediterranean Corp
72
Papa John'S Pizza
53
Lb Wilson Llc-la Boulangerie
46
Dollop Diner

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