Chicago Health Dept
5924 W FULLERTON AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).
20 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2025 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.
OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CONNECTING TO GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN UPDATED ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOMS AND AT HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL TIMES.
ONSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LARGE GRAY CONTAINERS AND SMALL CLEAR JARS OF BULK INGREDIENTS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL NON-ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF BULK INGREDIENTS.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ON SHELVING AND IN BAR AREA ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT, TABLES, AND CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CONNECTING TO GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN UPDATED ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO COVER EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND CARDBOARD TO PROVIDE SURFACES THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS HEAVILY ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING THROUGHOUT, THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE COOLERS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO FOUND DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN REAR DISH ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET HEAD IN DISH ROOM. MUST REPAIR.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MINOR GREASE SPILLS ON TOP OF OUTDOOR OIL CONTAINER.
MUST CLEAN GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING FRYERS.
OBSERVED MINOR RESIDUE BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 6 DEAD COCKROACHES ON GLUEBOARD AT BAR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE TOP OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RODENT PROOF SET DOOR.
FOUND CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOOR AND STORE IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION.
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVING RACKS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN RACKS AND REFINISH/REPLACE SO THAT RACKS ARE NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD BEING USED TO COVER EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES IN THE COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND CARDBOARD TO PROVIDE SURFACES THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOUND HEAVY PINK SLIME, OLD FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE BUS TUBS LOCATED IN THE DISH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN PLASTIC BUS TUBS AND MAINTAIN. FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BAR AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION AND DETAIL CELAN THE AREAS.
FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS FOR EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR WEEKLY TESTING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WRITTEN RECORD.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE EATING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND OPEN BEVERAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES EAT IN DESIGNATED AREAS OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN AND DRINK FROM CLOSED BEVERAGE CONTAINERS ONLY.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE SWITCH BETWEEN EATING AN APPLE AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST NOT EAT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER EATING AND BEFORE PREPARING FOOD. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN AND PORK BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS OBSERVED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2200484 ON 8/2/18: 37 - 3-302.12: Except for containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta, working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD. MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. 38 - 6-501.112: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the PREMISES at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REMOVE, SANITIZE AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. 39 - 3-305.11 (A) (B) (C): (A) Except as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section, FOOD shall be protected from contamination by storing the FOOD: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. (B) FOOD in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor on case lot handling EQUIPMENT as specified under § 4-204.122. (C) Pressurized BEVERAGE containers, cased FOOD in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not exposed to floor moisture. OBSERVED ALCOHOL BOTTLES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA. MUST STORE ON A A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. 49 - 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS HEAVILY ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING THROUGHOUT, THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE COOLERS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN. 55 - 6-201.11: Except as specified under § 6-201.14 and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are SMOOTH and EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REMOVE AND A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. 55 - 6-501.12: (A)PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.(B)Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT/DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE ENTIRETY OF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP, STORAGE, BAR AND DISHWASHING AREAS; ON THE WALLS ABOVE EQUIPMENT AND IN PREP. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED SIDE DOOR WITH 1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM. MUST SEAL ALL GAPS TO PROTECT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AGAINST THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REMOVE, SANITIZE AREAS, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALCOHOL BOTTLES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA. MUST STORE ON A A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS HEAVILY ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING THROUGHOUT, THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE COOLERS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM THE PIPES OF THE FRONT PREP AREA SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OPEN BUCKETS BEING USED AS TRASH RECEPTACLES THROUGHOUT INSIDE OF FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH COVERS.
THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS; MUST PROVIDE FLOOR COVING THAT IS A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND IS AT LEAST 4" IN HEIGHT
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REMOVE AND A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED LARGE GAPS IN THE CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING WALLPAPER IN THE DINING AREA, MUST REMOVE OR REPAIR.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT/DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE ENTIRETY OF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP, STORAGE, BAR AND DISHWASHING AREAS; ON THE WALLS ABOVE EQUIPMENT AND IN PREP. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD TO THE FAR LEFT.
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER WITH NO LABELS OR DATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE ALL ITEMS IN STORAGE. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF BOTH REFRIGERATOR UNITS, IN COOK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED SHELVING, IN BOTH REFRIGERATOR UNITS, IN COOK PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON HOODS ABOVE FRY STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRONT BAR COOLER WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND DEBRIS, IN LIQUOR ROOM, IN REAR OF OPERATION. ALSO OBSERVED INVENTORY STORED ON FLOOR IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE INVENTORY 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES, TO PREVENT PESTS HARBORAGE.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 157620 DATE 9/28/2015. NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE IDPH CERTIFICATES ON SITE AND AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN WALK- IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT. DEFROST FREEZERS, AND CLEAN. CLEAN FRONT CABINETS/COUNTERS.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN HEATER ROOM, REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN THE MENS RESTROOM CEILING VENT-DUSTY.OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AT THE FRONT CEILING, AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT/RESEAL, AND REPAIR THE REAR CEILING.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED BAR AREA WITHOUT HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, AND FRONT HEATER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
BROKEN DOOR HANDLE OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR UNDER THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING MISSING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND WITH OPEN HOLES/GAPS. MUST SEAL AND PROVIDE FLOOR/WALL COVING.
ALL PREP AND COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES ON SITE AND AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION.
OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, RUST BLACK/BROWN SUBSTANCE IN UPPER WATER RESERVOIR DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND INSIDE THE ICE STORAGE BIN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. RAW BEEF, RAW CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED DIRECTLY OVER CUT, FRESH OPEN CONTAINER OF BROCCOLI AND BEAN SPROUTS. RAW EGGS STORED OVER FRESH VEGETABLES IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL RAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND COVER ALL OPEN CONTAINERS OF FOODS STORED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5-21-14 NOT CORRECTED. #30-MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.#31-MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND NOT PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.#32- MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD, FOIL & DIRTY CLOTH TOWELS FROM SHELVING UNITS,GREASE TRAPS.MUST REMOVE RUST AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.#33- MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS,WOK STATION,PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & PIPES THROUGHOUT,ROLLING CARTS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,FOOD STORAGE BINS,MEAT SLICER,WINDOW SILLS,FAUCETS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SIDES OF 3- COMP SINK & DISH MACHINE,PREP COOLERS,CUTTING BOARDS.#34-MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,IN BETWEEN ALL COOLERS,ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT,WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. #35-MUST CLEAN GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS & DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM UPPER WALLS & CEILINGS WHERE NEEDED.#41-MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN PAPER STORAGE,REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO 2ND FL.,FURNACE ROOM,LAUNDRY ROOM AND BAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN RICE COOKER AND PREP TABLE. BROKEN DOOR HANDLE OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL. INTERIOR LID OF REAR BOX FREEZER CRACKED AND DAMAGED, REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST ALSO REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR UNDER THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING MISSING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND WITH OPEN HOLES/GAPS. MUST SEAL AND PROVIDE FLOOR/WALL COVING.
FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST CLEAN.
ALL PREP AND COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE IDPH CERTIFICATES ON SITE AND AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION.
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND NOT PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD & FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS,GREASE TRAPS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER & PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER SHELVES OF STORAGE CABINETS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,MISSING HANDLE ON LID OF STEAM TABLE.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI ON SHELVING UNITS,WOK STATION,PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & PIPES THROUGHOUT,DISH MACHINE TRAYS,ROLLING CARTS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,FOOD STORAGE BINS,MEAT SLICER,WINDOW SILLS,FAUCETS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SIDES OF 3- COMP SINK & DISH MACHINE,PREP COOLERS,CUTTING BOARDS.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,IN BETWEEN ALL COOLERS,ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT,WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT SERVICE COUNTER.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE,FOOD DEBRI & DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM UPPER WALLS & CEILINGS WHERE NEEDED.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PAPER STORAGE AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VANITY DOOR HANDLE MISSING A SCREW IN WOMEN'S & LOOSE VENTILATION VENT IN MEN'S.
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN PAPER STORAGE,REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO 2ND FL.,FURNANCE ROOM,LAUNDRY ROOM
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 6 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN REFRIGERATOR,CARDBOARD BOXES,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AROUND MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE,UNDER DISH MACHINE.ALSO SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.ALSO MORE THAN 20 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR & SHELVING UNITS IN LIQUOR STORAGE,PAPER GOOD STORAGE,LOWER SHELF OF DRY FOOD STORAGE.FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG SIDES & TOP.REAR DOOR RUSTED OUT ALONG BOTTOM,SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/7/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND NOT PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD & FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS,GREASE TRAPS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER & PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER SHELVES OF STORAGE CABINETS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,MISSING HANDLE ON LID OF STEAM TABLE.
MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI ON SHELVING UNITS,WOK STATION,PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & PIPES THROUGHOUT,DISH MACHINE TRAYS,ROLLING CARTS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,FOOD STORAGE BINS,MEAT SLICER,WINDOW SILLS,FAUCETS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SIDES OF 3- COMP SINK & DISH MACHINE,PREP COOLERS,CUTTING BOARDS.
MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,IN BETWEEN ALL COOLERS,ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT,WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT SERVICE COUNTER.
MUST CLEAN GREASE,FOOD DEBRI & DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM UPPER WALLS & CEILINGS WHERE NEEDED.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PAPER STORAGE AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VANITY DOOR HANDLE MISSING A SCREW IN WOMEN'S & LOOSE VENTILATION VENT IN MEN'S.
MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN PAPER STORAGE,REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO 2ND FL.,FURNANCE ROOM,LAUNDRY ROOM.
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, 03/01/2012, INSPECTION REPORT #671017, (33) ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING OF THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP SHELVES, INTERIOR ICE MACHINE,COUNTER SHELVES, PIPES ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR AREA (KITCHEN, STORAGE AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA), INTERIOR SURFACES OF HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA MUST BE FIX OR REPLACE, (35) NOTED WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA OR REPAINT (41) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND MUST CLEAN AND REORGANIZE, USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD BEHIND BAR AREA, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR BAGS TO STORE FOODS, AND MUST PROVIDE HANDLE TO 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER
MUST DETAIL CLEAN TEA STATION FRONT AREA, COUNTER AREA AND TEA DISPENSER, VENTS ABOVE TEA AREA, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS REAR AREA, ALL NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, IN CORNERS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR DISH WASHING AREA
PERSONNEL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY
MULTI AND SINGLE USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING OF THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP SHELVES, INTERIOR ICE MACHINE,COUNTER SHELVES, PIPES ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR AREA (KITCHEN, STORAGE AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA), INTERIOR SURFACES OF HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA MUST BE FIX OR REPLACE.
NOTED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR VINYL TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ESPECIALLY UNDER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOTED WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.----------MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AROUND VENT OPENING IN REAR STORAGE AREA ABOVE REAR OF WALK-IN COOLER.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA OR REPAINT.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SOME THERMOMETER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP OR REPLACE.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A TEMPERATURE OF 180F FOR FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS. NOTED FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF 160F. (DISH MACHINE WAS PREVIOUSLY TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH ON PREVIOUS (CANVASS) INSPECTION 03-26-2010) NOTED DIRTY DISHES LINED UP READY TO BE WASHED AND RINSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 180F FINAL RINSE FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE OR 50 PPM CHLORINE FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, THE SAID DISH MACHINE NOT TO BE USED UNTIL HAS APPROVAL BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR MULTI-USE UTENSIL TO BE WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. WHEN DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN FIXED, PLEASE FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION AT 312-746-4240 SO THAT WE CAN ENSURE THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING OF THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP SHELVES, COUNTER SHELVES, PIPES ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR AREA (KITCHEN, STORAGE AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA), INTERIOR SURFACES OF HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA MUST BE FIX OR REPLACE.
NOTED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR VINYL TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ESPECIALLY UNDER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOTED WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.----------MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AROUND VENT OPENING IN REAR STORAGE AREA ABOVE REAR OF WALK-IN COOLER.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA OR REPAINT.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SOME THERMOMETER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP OR REPLACE.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED (UNUSED) HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE IN REAR NOT WORKING. PREMISES HAS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DISH WASHING MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH. HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE MUST PROVIDE 180F AND ABOVE FOR FINAL RINSE TEMP. WHEN FIXED, MUST FAX A STATEMENT TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USE. DISH MACHINE ESTIMATE FROM ECOLAB ATTACHED. NO CITATION ISSUED (MACHINE NOT BEING USED)
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 TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND IN REACH-IN COOLER (NEEDS TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE), INTERIOR OF ALL HAND SINK CABINET, STORAGE CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA, UNDERNEATH PREP SHELVES ABOVE STEAM TABLE WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, BAR COUNTER, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LEADING TO DISH WASHING AREA.
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. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKING 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FAR RIGHT). MUST WELDED SMOOTHLY AND NO PLUMBERS PUTTY ALLOWED.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (IE PAPERS, OLD PHONE BOOK, EMPTY BOTTLE, PLASTIC BAGS ETC.) STORED BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA, BEHIND BAR, KITCHEN, AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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