SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HUDDLE HOUSE.

BEAT. 18/100

4748 N KIMBALL AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 22, 2024 · passed

Failed 9 of 26 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
26
11 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 9 failed
VIOLATIONS
114
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 22
2024
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 15
2024
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 7 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS/WINDOWS AND FLYING AROUND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE SAID FLIES AND RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REAR CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE FRONT PREP LINE COOLER AND INTERIORS OF THE FRONT PREP LINE COOLER AND INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR WITH DEBRIS AROUND THE WATER HEATER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 30
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED ONE 2 DOOR COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60.0F.NO (TCS FOODS) WERE FOUND IN SAID COOLER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR;SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION"AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.SEE COMMENTS BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REAR CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR WITH DEBRIS AROUND THE WATER HEATER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2572038 DATED:03/03/2023 #58--2-102.13:OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 3
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, STEAK, AND EGGS) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT

JUN 8
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

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JUN 1
2022
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2484836 ISSUED ON 02-17-2021. #47 - REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET ON THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL. #53 - OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

FEB 17
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET ON THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2184453 ON 7/11/18 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 8
2021
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT PROVIDED ON THE MENU BOARD FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU BOARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET ON THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2184453 ON 7/11/18 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN LAST 7/11/18. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

INCOMPLETE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN LAST 7/11/18. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

TWO REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA,WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF ONE OF THE REACH IN FREZER WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEALED THE GAP ABOVE THE TILES COVING ON THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE WASHROOM TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORARAGE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED #58-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN LAST 7/11/18. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION,7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING AFTER A PATRON OR EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCES VOMITING/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION, 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NO PROPER LABELING FOR TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELING. PF VIOLATION. 738-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABEL. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL EMPLOYEES HELPING IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS/GREASE ACCUMULATED UNDERNEATH THE GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND DUST PAN STORED BY THE PREP COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEANING MATERIALS BY THE MOP SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR UNDERNEATH TE SODA MACHINE CABINET WITH DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

A PERSON THAT HAS CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE DOES NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PF VIOLATION PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 22
2017
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 14
2017
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1632088 DATED 2/23/16 #32- OBSERVED TAPE AND TIN FOIL ON SURFACES NEAR THE ICE CONTAINER AT THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE WATER STATION THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND ATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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

CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

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

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS.

FEB 23
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF THE FRONT 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TAPE AND TIN FOIL ON SURFACES NEAR THE ICE CONTAINER AT THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE WATER STATION THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND UNDER THE SODA MACHINE AND ICE UNIT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL.

OCT 2
2015
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 24
2015
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 05/07/2015, INSPECTION REPORT NUMBER 1537738, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 45 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE, 30 FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. 32 DOOR TO POP STORAGE AREA, UNDER COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR, HINGES NEEDS REPLACE/REPAIR, AND RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NEEDS REPAIRED/REPLACED, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN, 34 FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. 35 STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

MAY 7
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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

DOOR TO POP STORAGE AREA, UNDER COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR, HINGES NEEDS REPLACE/REPAIR, AND RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NEEDS REPAIRED/REPLACED, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN,

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

FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

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

STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

OCT 16
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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

FRONT PREP AND STORAGE COUNTER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MATERIAL NOT MADE FROM EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR AND RESEAL COUNTER TOPS AND STORAGE DOORS.

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

FLOOR NOT MAINTAINIED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR, REMOVE RUST AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE. FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

OCT 9
2014
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF DRAIN AND WASTE WATER AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO 1 COMPARTMENT HAS STANDING WASTE WATER, DRAIN IS CLOGGED AND WASTE WATER BACKFLOWING FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHILE RUNNING WATER AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF WASTE AND DRAIN WATER FROM 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. "HELD FOR INSPECTION" TAG PLACED ON 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: 1-3-2014, REPORT #1383355: 32-INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COMPLETE SEPARATION OR SWING DOOR AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND ENTRY INTO AREAS. 35-BACKSPLASH OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL WALL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

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

FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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

FRONT PREP AND STORAGE COUNTER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MATERIAL NOT MADE FROM EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR AND RESEAL COUNTER TOPS AND STORAGE DOORS.

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

FLOOR NOT MAINTAINIED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR, REMOVE RUST AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE. FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

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

WALL NOT MAINTAINED BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES IN WALL TILE.

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

LIGHT COVERS IN DINING AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST DEBRIS.

JAN 3
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Gaskets on bottom front pastires cooler and rear freezer chest not maintained. Instructed to replace missing-worn gaskets. Instructed to install complete separation or swing door at front and rear prep areas of to prevent possible customer contamination and entry into areas.

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

Storage shelves and cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean dailt and remove food debris.

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

Light and ventilation covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust built-up. Backsplash of cooking equipment not maintained. Instructed to repair and reseal wall.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Drainline under three compartment sink and rear exposed handsink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside front prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometers conspicuous inside all coolers.

APR 29
2013
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED BROKEN LIDS/COVERS FOR TWO CHEST FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS AND MAINTAIN.

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

EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, SLICER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AT BOTH PREP AREAS, AND SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS.

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

EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND WALK IN COOLER.

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

ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OPENINGS ON CEILING AT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE FRONT PREP AND DINING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE PANELS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKS AT 3COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND PIPES UNDER SAME SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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

CLUTTER NOTED AT REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

OCT 11
2012
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 3
2012
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Previous minor violations not corrected from report #521541 dated 6/16/11. #30- Prep foods inside walk in cooler not labeled. Must date/label. #32- Must provide missing handles on steam table, lids. #35- Filters above cooking equipment in the front not clean. Must clean and maintain. #41- Clutter thru-out rear kitchen and storage area. Must remove unnecessary articles,clean and organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off the floors away from walls. Citation issued serious 7-42-090.

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

MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR AREA. CAULKING WORN OUT.

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

FLOOR TILES MISSING IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR. FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR, MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

LIGHT SHIELD MISSING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. END CAPS AND LIGHT SHIELD BURNED OUT IN ONE OF THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE TWO REACH IN FREEZER, WALK IN COOLER AND TWO CHEST FREEZER WITH FRENCH FRIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

JUN 16
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINSING HIS HANDS INSIDE 3PART SINK, NOT PROPERLY WASHING HIS HANDS WITH SOAP AT THE EXPOSED SINK AND RETURNED TO PREPARED A SANDWICH. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED AT EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. THE WASHING OF HANDS INSIDE A UTENSILS WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).

MINORFood 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. PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, MUST DATE/LABEL, ALSO LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

MINORSanitation
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 PROVIDE MISSING HANDLES ON STEAM TABLE LIDS, AND REPLACE CAN OPENER.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BOTH PREP AREAS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, MEAT SLICER, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, MOP SINK, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, SHELVES, ETC...ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT, ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND REPAIR WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.

MINORPest Activity
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. FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BOTH PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN HOODS AND VENT COVERS THRU-OUT AND SEAL OPENINGS/CRACKS/HOLES ON WALLS AND CEILING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE/ENTRY.

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

CLUTTER TRHU-OUT REAR KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

JUN 14
2010
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.//ABATED

JUN 11
2010
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. DISPLAY COOLER NOT MAINTAIN AIR-TEMP 43.1F., WALKIN COOLER 39.3F IS CORRECTED.

JUN 9
2010
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT 44.5 AND DISPLAY COOLER 43.5F-44.4F

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND EGGS AT 47.6F 2 DOZ IN WALK IN COOLER,STEAKS 3LS 45.5F,HAMBER PATTY 1LBS 44.7F,MILK 40 SM CONTAINERS,REAL BUTTER STATED ON CONTAINER NEED TO BE REFIRGERATED,WHOLE HAM COOKED 5LB ALL TEMP INTERNAL 45.F TO 47.6F COST 226,54 HAD DENATURAL.

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 11-25-09 REPORT NUMBER 163896 VIOLATION NUMBER #32 NO SPLASH GAURD AT EXPOSED HAND BOWEL NEXT TO FRONT COUNTER TOP NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORChemical Safety
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. ALL FOOD CONTAINER IN WALK IN UNITS AND REACH IN AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NEEDS LABLES AND DATES.

MINORSanitation
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. CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT AREA NEED TO BE REPLACE OPEN SEAM AND STAINED MOP SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA. GASKETS IN REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT AREA ARE NOT BEING MAINTAIN. REMOVE RUSTY SHELFS IN WALK IN COOLER

MINORSanitation
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. SHELF IN COOLER DRY STORAGE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT STEAM TABLE REFRIGERATION UNIT,SODA MACHINE

MINORSanitation
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 ALL THRU THE ESTABLISMENT NEEDS CLEANING STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA FRONT AND BACK,WALK IN COOLER,BATHROOMS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
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. LIGHT SHIELD ALL NEED SHIELD AND WITH END CAPS.

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ICE MACHINE NEED DETAIL CLEANING

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