SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HUMBOLDT HAUS DELI & LIQUOR.

BEAT. 21/100

2956-2958 W NORTH AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 29, 2023 · passed

Failed 7 of 16 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
5 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
85
includes 23 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Nov 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 29
2023
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 22
2023
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE OR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED BOTH CHLORINE TEST STRIPS AND QAC TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JUL 1
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19 ADJUST THE MEN'S ROOM SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

JUN 23
2022
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

BOTH WASHROOM DOORS LACK A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

APR 30
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

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APR 20
2020
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO MANUFACTURING ADDRESS ON THE LABELS FOR THE DESSERTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT BEING MAINTAINED. NO SERVICE REPORTS WERE OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE LOG BOOK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECENT SERVICE REPORT FROM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE LEDGE IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE POP STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE WORN CUTTING BOARD STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN ICE MACHINE AREA WHERE ICE IS BEING BAGGED TO BE SOLD TO CUSTOMERS.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD NEXT TO HAND SINK NEXT TO MEAT SLICER

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

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER

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

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD AT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL HOLES IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT .

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

APR 15
2019
FAILED
15 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN ICE MACHINE AREA WHERE ICE IS BEING BAGGED TO BE SOLD TO CUSTOMERS.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO PIPE IN PREP AREA,LOWER LIQUOR SHELF BEHIND COUNTER,IN BETWEEN TANKS IN BASEMENT,ON AND UNDER LIQUOR SHELVES AND MOTOR.APPX.10 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING OUT OF CRACK IN FLOOR IN BETWEEN LIQUOR AND PREP AREA,APPX.40 OR MORE LIVE WORM LIKE INSECTS CRAWLING IN FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, LIVE ANTS AND WORM LIKE INSECTS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/11/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK.NO PEST CONTROL RECEIPT OF SERVICES AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD NEXT TO HAND SINK NEXT TO MEAT SLICER

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD AT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP LIQUOR SHELVING UNITS ON DISPLAY SHELVES AND SALES FLOOR.MOP SINK BASIN.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH IN BASEMENT UNDER SHELVING UNITS

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL HOLES IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

APR 11
2019
FAILED
19 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN ICE MACHINE AREA WHERE ICE IS BEING BAGGED TO BE SOLD TO CUSTOMERS.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 3.5LBS. COLE SLAW 48.2F,49.8F,3LBS. MACARONI SALAD 51.6F-51.8F,4LBS. POTATOE SALAD 54.3F-55.8F.3LBS. SHREDDED LETTUCE 48.2F-51.8F.2LBS. SLICED TOMATOES 46.4F,3LBS.SLICED CORNED BEEF 50.0F,55.9F,52.9F.10LBS.SLICED TURKEY 47.7F,51.3F,54.2F,53.6F, 56.6F,56.8F.2.5LBS SLICED PASTRAMI 53.8F,54.1F.1LB. TUNA 46.0F. 3LBS.SLICED MORTADELO 51.1F,51.6F,53.4F,50.4F.16LBS. SLICED ITALIAN- 45.3F,45.5F,45.9F,46.6F,47.1F,48.7F,49.1F.22LBS. SLICED TURKEY & PASTRAMI- 48.2F,49.8F,46.8F,47.1F,47.5F.6LBS. SLICED HAM 50.2F,50.4F,51.6F,55.3F,56.8F.4LBS. CORNED BEEF & ROAST BEEF- 45.7F,46.2F,51.0F,52.2F,55.6F.4.5LBS. SLICED SALAMI -47.3F,47.5F,48.4F,49.3F,49.5F,51.8F,52.3F.4LBS. SLICED CAPACOLA- 46.9F,49.8F,51.3F,51.8F,52.2F,53.5F. 8LBS. SLICED ROAST BEEF 46.4F,50.5F,49.6F,54.7F,55.9F,56.3F,57.4F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F. APPX.185LBS.$585.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 49.2F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TEMPERATURE TAKING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO PIPE IN PREP AREA,LOWER LIQUOR SHELF BEHIND COUNTER,IN BETWEEN TANKS IN BASEMENT,ON AND UNDER LIQUOR SHELVES AND MOTOR.APPX.10 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING OUT OF CRACK IN FLOOR IN BETWEEN LIQUOR AND PREP AREA,APPX.40 OR MORE LIVE WORM LIKE INSECTS CRAWLING IN FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, LIVE ANTS AND WORM LIKE INSECTS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/11/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK.NO PEST CONTROL RECEIPT OF SERVICES AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD NEXT TO HAND SINK NEXT TO MEAT SLICER.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

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

MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD AT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP LIQUOR SHELVING UNITS ON DISPLAY SHELVES AND SALES FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FANGAURD COVERS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,MOP SINK BASIN.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE AND IN BASEMENT UNDER SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 6
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SALADS, COLE SLAW, MACARONI SALAD, SANDWICHES ETC. INSTRUCTED TO OPERATE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(a)

AUG 28
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY. WHEN FILING LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK AND REALEASE CLEAR WATER WITH DEBRIS BACKING UP FROM THE MIDDLE SINK COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN LINES TO PREVENR SEWAGE BACKUP PROBLEMS. INSTRUCTED TO USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON FOOD PREP AREA PREPING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

AUG 24
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

No city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods being prepped/served (deli sandwiches, macaroni salad, etc). Must have a certified manager on site at all times when handling potentially hazardous foods.. Serious violation 7-38-012.

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

Found prepackaged deserts without proper label. Instructed must properly label all prepackaged items with business name and address, list of ingredients, and date.

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

Found cutting board along prep cooler with deep groves and heavily soiled. Instructed to resurface or replace. Must maintain. Found excessive ice build up inside freezer in basement. Must defrost, clean and sanitize.

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

Found several items stored directly on floors throughout basement and walk in cooler. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor for proper cleaning.

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

Found dry storage items in basement area stored under waste water pipe. Must completely encase waste water pipe or remove items stored under pipe. Found drain uncovered in utility sink. Must provided drain cover to prevent pest entry.

SEP 21
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG HAM, TURKEY, SALADS, COLD SANDWICHES ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) EXPOSED HAND SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, SODA GUN HOLDER AND INTERIOR SURFACES BEHIND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST REPAIR STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN (MIDDLE) OF PREP AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS (PREP COOLER AND BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER).

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUL 14
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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

MUST ORGANIZE THE WALK IN COOLER, STOCK MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

DEC 3
2013
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 21
2013
FAILED
6 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NO ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE, ADDITIONAL COOLERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION,

CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA,

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

MUST PROVIDE RODENT PROOF STRIPES AT FRONT DOOR,

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

MUST PROVIDE ACTUAL GARBAGE CONTAINERS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, ONLY AGREEMENT FORM ON SITE,

SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

MUST PROVIDE A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, OR DISH MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA,

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND BAR SINK,

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