Hound Dog, Burger & Teriyaki Restaurant

Chicago Health Dept

2257 W GRAND AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

22 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2024.

Last inspected May 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

114

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2024

Inspection history

MAY 7

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS IN THE BACK, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES, AND CONCRETE THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

FEB 9

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT(SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND FRENCH FRY HOLDER). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 10

2022

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 3

2022

FAIL 1 violation

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORTS DATED 06/16/2021 AND 02/24/2022: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY. 7-42-090.) CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 24

2022

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOOD BEEF (44.0F), EGGROLL (44.9F), AND CHICKEN (44.2F) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. ALL COLD HOLDING FOODS MUST BE 41F OR BELOW. 2LBS OF FOOD PRODUCT DISCARDED AT COST OF $10. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Facility Condition

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN, BEEF, EGGROLLS, AND RICE INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT DATE MARKING. ALL TCS FOODS COOKED, COOLED, AND HELD SHOULD BE DATE MARKED WITH "CONSUME BY" DATE. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OLD PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REPORTS DATED 02/2021 AND EARLIER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND UPDATE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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JUN 16

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PREP COOLER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Violation Codes: 2-402.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Violation Codes: 3-304.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES THROUGHOUT PREMISES USED FOR FOOD & PAPER STORAGE.MUST REMOVE PAPER FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLER,STEAM TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,CABINETS,FRYER CABINET.MUST DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE WHERE IT IS SEPERATING AND SINKING,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,STEAM TABLES,DOORS AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES

JUN 9

2021

FAIL 20 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 4OZ. COOKED SAUSAGE PATTIES AT 84.4F ON A PLASTIC LID ON CUTTING BOARD.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 4 OZ.$1.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB. SLICED HAM 52.5F,5LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 45.7F-46.6F,2LBS. COOKED ITALIAN BEEF 45.9F,1LB. COOKED FRIED RICE 46.4F.INSIDE OF FRONT PREP COOLER AND 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.9 LBS. $32.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PREP COOLER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT DOORS. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 4- RAT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF MEAT SLICER AND 2- ON FLOOR UNDER FURNACE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PRMISES ON OR AFTER 6/9/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND MOP SINK.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES THROUGHOUT PREMISES USED FOR FOOD & PAPER STORAGE.MUST REMOVE PAPER FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLER,STEAM TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,CABINETS,FRYER CABINET.MUST DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE WHERE IT IS SEPERATING AND SINKING,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,DAMAGED WALL BASE UNDER REAR HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,STEAM TABLES,DOORS AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.

JUN 18

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER ALL STATIONARY COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, PREP COOLERS/FREEZERS, AND SURROUNDING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES

JUL 17

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED PROCEDURE/PLAN, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OCT 18

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

- 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. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

- OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN 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.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

- OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. FOOD MANAGER CLEANED THE INTERIOR DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

- OBSERVED MUFFINS WITHIN CUSTOMER REACH ON THE FRONT COUNTER MISSING LABELS AND INFORMATION TO INCLUDE ALLERGENS, WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS ETC. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AND PERSON IN CHARGE PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. HAIR WAS RESTRAINED DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

- OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR STORAGE OF FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AND STORAGE UNITS THAT IS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

- OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER ALL STATIONARY COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, PREP COOLERS/FREEZERS, AND SURROUNDING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED MOP STILL IN THE MOP BUCKET. INFORMED FOOD MANAGER STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

- OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.

JUL 10

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPACKAGED GOODS FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT. NO GROCERY BAGS MAY BE USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTRIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, SODA DISPENSOR, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES AND COUNTERS. CLEAN ALL TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. REMOVE STICKY FEELING FROM ALL SURFACES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM FLOOR 6 INCHES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS, CEILING IN CORNER MUST BE CORRECTED WHERE CEILING TILES ARE MISSING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 20

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR COOLER STORAGE RACKS, AND REAR STORAGE SHELVES RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM THE LEGS OF COUNTER SEATS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR PREP TABLE AND SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN DRIP TRAY OF THE FLAT GRILL.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPAIR RESTROOM CEILING PAINT PEELING.

AUG 6

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED FOOD IN CONTAINERS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS ON THE REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR AND GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE COFFEE TABLE, LOCATED AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA, DIRTY WITH FOOD AND COFFEE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THRUOUT PREMISES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING WITH MINOR DUST THRUOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS WITH ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HANDLE FOOD.

AUG 5

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED A PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE UNIT AND REPAIR SAID COOLER. PREP COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 1/2LB OF HAM AT 50.1 VALUED AT $10.00 AND 1/2 LB OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 49.2F VALUED AT $2.00. MANAGER VOLUNTEERINGLY DISCARDED AND DENATURES SAID ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED FOOD IN CONTAINERS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS ON THE REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR AND GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE COFFEE TABLE, LOCATED AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA, DIRTY WITH FOOD AND COFFEE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THRUOUT PREMISES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING WITH MINOR DUST THRUOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS WITH ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HANDLE FOOD.

NOV 6

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS

MAR 21

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE AND SPILLS/DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR/IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE OR PAINT

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER UNDER THE MOP SINK TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

NOV 22

2013

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA,HAS ICE BUILD-UP AND MUST REPAIR GASKETS AROUND THE LARGE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND DEFROST FREEZER,HAS ICE BUILD-UP

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND DETAILCLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SOME LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT PREP AREAS,OF DUST

Critical Pest Activity

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

REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

JAN 29

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, EXTERIOR OF FRYER AND STOVE. CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN LOWER WALL AND PIPES ALONG WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

Minor Sanitation

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

ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR KITCHEN CORNERS; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER. CLEAN MOP HEAD OR REPLACE WITH A NEW ONE, CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 26

2012

PASS 4 violations

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. The cooler and freezer door handles and tops are dirty, some grease is building up on the meat slicer, steamer hinges and corners. Clean all equippment and sanitize in detail until it is clean.

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. Repair or replace the rusty panel under the south east reach in cooler so it is smooth and easy to clean.

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. The walls behind the cooking equipment and above the exposed hand sink are dirty, clean and repaint the walls until they are smooth and sanitary.

Minor Sanitation

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

The exhaust hood interior is greasy and a heavy grease odor permeates the restaurant, clean the exhaust hood and have it checked.

JUL 27

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM 1/6/11. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM 1/6/11. CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN AND FRONT COOKING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WATER AT UTILITY SINK HAS A CONSTANT FLOW; OWNER SHUT OFF AT VALVE; REPAIR. PART ON PREMISES.

JAN 6

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION FROM SEPT. 2010 WAS CORRECTED. AT THIS TIME OBSERVED SIDE PANELS OF SODA MACHINE NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BETWEEN FRYER AND TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM SEPT. 2010 WAS CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL LOOSE FLOOR TILE UNDER BOOTH IN DINNING AREA WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM SEPT. 2010 WAS CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

SEP 16

2010

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER.

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. MUST SEAL RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER AND RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, FYER, GRILL, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE AND REMOVE FOIL COVERING FROM BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.

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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER EQUIPMEN AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

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. MUST CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENT AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES BEHIND AND BETWEEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP AND CLEANING TOWEL MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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