Chicago Health Dept
5929 N LINCOLN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).
37 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2026.
FOUND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICW MACHINE, DRIP COFFEE MACHINE, AND FRUIT JUICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE SERVICED AND VISIBLE.
OBSERVED DIRT/SPILLS ON FLOOR AT STORAGE ROOM UNDER CHEMICALS SHELF. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
WALK IN FREEER CEILING LIGHT NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULB.
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT REAR AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW LOCATION
OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND TOUCHING THE ICE. WE OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE WITH ICE CUBES INSIDE THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT REAR AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW LOCATION
THE WASH COMPARTMENT SINK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. HOT WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR AT HANDWASHING SINK AT HALLWAY,NOT EASILY OPERATING/TURN ON WATER.REPAIR ISSUES.
OUTSIDE/WASTE OIL WITH GREASE ON TOP CONTAINER AND ON GROUND.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEBRIS INSIDE ALL FLOOR DRAINS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON WALLS AND ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALL WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING/WALL VENTS.
6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON WALLS AND ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALL WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THREE LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE DOOR OF A TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP STATIONS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND IN 4-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS, AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE PREP AREAS. --- ALSO OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEGREASE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS, AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREAS AND REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN WALK-IN FREEZER.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE WALL IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE. HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO SEAL SAME AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON WALLS AND ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALL WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS BEHIND THE STANDING MIXER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. --- ALSO OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE 4-DOOR REACH ON THE COOLER ON THE MAIN COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR BASEBOARDS AND CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN.
OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR, INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
OBSERVED TWO LIVE COCKROACHES ON TABLE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR, INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 05/26/2022 INSPECTION, REPORT #2556338 NOT CORRECTED: #39-OBSERVED NO SPLASH-GUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK THAT IS LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH-GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD FROM GRILL AND MAINTAIN. #47-OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP SCRATCH MARKS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SPLASH-GUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK THAT IS LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH-GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD FROM GRILL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP SCRATCH MARKS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. . ALSO OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN ALL COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND WALK- IN FREEZER AND CLEAN THE CONDENSOR IN WALK-IN COLER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA ABOVE COOLING UNITS. ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA AND NEAR REAR DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE UNDER PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING TILES AND REPAIR PEELING PAINT TO ENSURE THAT CEILING REMAINS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND REPAIR MISSING WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA .MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTBULB AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW FOOD HANDLER CERTICATIONS AND MAINTAIN.
4-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT COOK LINE. ESTABLISHMENT IS USING A TOWEL TO KEEP COOLER SHUT. MUST INSTALL NEW GASKET.
4-602.13-OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
5-204.12-OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL.
5-501.116-OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF OIL CONTAINER LOCATED BY OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.13-OBSERVED OPENING AT CEILING WALL IN DRY STORAGE ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST SEAL GAP.
6-501.12-OBSERVED HEAVY BLACK MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF MOP SINK IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK AREA.
6-201.11-OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA MAINLY AT COOK LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.11-OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA BY COOK LINE. MUST PROPERLY SEAL WITH NEW WALL TILE.
6-303.11-OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD AT COOK LINE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK AT DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100.0F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THREE BOXES OF SHELLED EGGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 50.8F IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS COLD HOLDING FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK IN COOLER. SLICED FRUIT IN MINI CUPS FOUND AT 51.4F, MINI CUPS OF MARINARA SAUCE FOUND AT 50.9F, 9 CUPS OF CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP FOUND AT 49.8F, 11 CUPS OF POTATO SOUP FOUND AT 50.1F, BLACK ANGUS BURGERS FOUND AT 50.5F, SLICED HAM FOUND AT 50.7F, SHREDDED CHEESE FOUND AT 50.0F, SLICED SWISS CHEESE FOUND AT 49.6F, SLICED AMERICAN CHEESE FOUND AT 50.3F, SAUSAGE LINKS FOUND AT 50.4F, BACON STRIPS FOUND AT 49.5F, T-BONE STEAKS FOUND AT 49.4F, STEAK STRIPS FOUND AT 49.5F, SIRLOIN STEAKS FOUND AT 51.8F, POT ROAST FOUND AT 48.2F, LIQUID EGGS FOUND AT 57.2F, POBLANO HOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOUND AT 51.8F. TCS COLD HOLDING FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 350 LBS AT A COST OF $500.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 53.2F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. WALK IN COOLER IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT COOK LINE. ESTABLISHMENT IS USING A TOWEL TO KEEP COOLER SHUT. MUST INSTALL NEW GASKET.
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE PLUMBING IN MEN'S BATHROOM. THERE IS A WORKING TOILET BUT URINAL DOES NOT FLUSH. MUST REPAIR ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF OIL CONTAINER LOCATED BY OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA MAINLY AT COOK LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA BY COOK LINE. MUST PROPERLY SEAL WITH NEW WALL TILE.
OBSERVED OPENING AT CEILING WALL IN DRY STORAGE ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST SEAL GAP.
OBSERVED HEAVY BLACK MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF MOP SINK IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK AREA.
OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD AT COOK LINE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE UNUSED COOLER LOCATED ON MAIN PREP LINE BENEATH FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ON MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION
NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE UNAPPROVED JEWELRY ON HANDS (WATCHES)DURING FOOD PREPARATION.MUST REMOVE ALL UNAPPROVED JEWELRY.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN SANDWICH STATION REACH UNDER COOLER DOOR
MUST REPAIR INTERIOR DETACHED PROTECTIVE ICE SHIELD INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF SANDWICH STATION COOLER, SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER AND EQUIPMENT UNDER FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
OBSERVED THE NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (SIDES AND COMPARTMENTS) TO HAVE FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATED ON IT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK ON WATER SUPPLIES LINE TO ICE MACHINE.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP REA , MOP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER .
MUST REPAIR OPENING IN WALLS BY WALK IN FREEZER DOOR AND DISH WASHING AREA LEFT AFTER PLUMBING REPAIRS.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
UPPER AND LOWER BUS PAN SHELVING IN DINING ROOM WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLASTIC DISH RACK AT DISH MACHINE WITH ENCRUSTED DEBRIS AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE SECOND FLOOR EMPLOYEE LOCKER STORAGE AREA AND ADJACENT CLOSET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. DAMAGED, MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE TO FACILITY. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
WALL AT THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON HAND WASHING SIGNS AND TAPE USED TO SECURE SIGNS. INSTRUCT TO CLEAN, REPLACE SOILED SIGNS. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE SPRAYER SINK AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
UNUSED GRILL NOTED IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE OR STORE CLEAN AND ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR. ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
UPPER AND LOWER BUS PAN SHELVING IN DINING ROOM WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLASTIC DISH RACK AT DISH MACHINE WITH ENCRUSTED DEBRIS AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE SECOND FLOOR EMPLOYEE LOCKER STORAGE AREA AND ADJACENT CLOSET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. DAMAGED, MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE TO FACILITY. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
WALL AT THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON HAND WASHING SIGNS AND TAPE USED TO SECURE SIGNS. INSTRUCT TO CLEAN, REPLACE SOILED SIGNS. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE SPRAYER SINK AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
UNUSED GRILL NOTED IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE OR STORE CLEAN AND ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR. ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
Observed food handler exhibiting improper hygienic practices. e.g. food handler had on single use gloves while prepping food, while at the same time, opening walk in cooler. The food handler did not wash hands or change gloves, between the tasks of prepping food and opening the walking cooler door. Critical Violations 7-38-010(A)
Observed over 20 rat droppings in exterior (back yard shed) storage area, as well as clutter and debris. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain area. Recommended to consult with pest control company serious violations # 7-38-020
Observed stainless cabinet area under stove top range with excessive grease and food particles. Instructed manager to clean and maintain....Noted ice build up inside the chest freezer on the second floor. instructed to defrost clean and maintain.
Observed flooring in the mop sink area with excessive debris and dirt. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Observed several light fixtures in the dinning room area with excessive dust and debris. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
OBSERVED BLACK MILDEWY CAULKING BEHIND DISH MACHINE. REMOVE, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RIPPED SEATING IN REAR BOOTH NEAR WASHROOMS. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD ON TOP OF OVEN BELOW MICROWAVE. REMOVE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED PEELING CHIPPING PAINT OF RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. ALL RACKS MUST BE REPAINTED AND SURFACES MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. CLEAN FAN COVERS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OVEN BELOW MICROWAVE UNCLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. DEGREASE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS ON COOKING LINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN RACKS IN DETAIL.
OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR UNCLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALL COVING IN REAR CUSTOMER SEATING AREA NEAR WASHROOMS MISSING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TILE WALL COVING IN DISREPAIR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. REPAIR TILE COVING AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED END CAPS ON LIGHTS NEEDED ON LIGHTS ABOVE DISH AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN END CAPS. IF END CAPS CAN NOT FIT, LIGHT SHEILDS MUST BE INSTALLED TO PROTECT LIGHTS. MAINTAIN
CLEAN EMPLOYEE AREA, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA NEAR REAR EXIT. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.
Caulk by 3 compartment sink, and dish machine area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair/broken, shall be repaired/replaced.
Walk in shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), counter by coffee station not clean, needs detailed cleaning. Cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under dish machine area, 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors under storage shelving (2nd floor), not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in kitchen prep area need re-grouting by grill.
Cove molding that were damaged, had gaps in rear kitchen areas, shall be repaired/replaced.
Light shields that were missing end caps in rear kitchen area, shall be provided.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
Floors in rear kitchen area, and 2nd floor storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Damaged/broken floor tiles in stairs, 2nd floor storage area shall be replaced/repaired.
Ceiling in 2nd floor storage room that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had damaged cove molding in staircase, shall be repaired/replaced.
DURING INSPECTION FOUND AN ICE CREAM ICE BOX FREEZER NOT MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE. UNIT DID NOT HAVE ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. UNIT WAS TAGGED. ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS AND COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2DR FREEZER AT THE MAIN COOKING LINE TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRI.
MUST CLEAN PUDDLE OF WATER LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER ELECTRICAL BOXES.
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET BASE ON THE 3-COMP SINK.
OBSERVED RUSTY METAL FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL,REPLACE SAID FLOOR. BASEBOARD / COVING NOT SEALED TO WALL,ACROSS MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL .
OBSERVED ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR MATT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN. ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES DRESSING ROOM.
OBSERVED BROKEN WALL PANEL ACROSS FROM MOP SINK IN REAR STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID WALL.
PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
BOTH STORAGE AREA AT SECOND FLOOR WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR BETTER HOUSE KEEPING.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-11-12, REPORT #1230040. #32- REPLACE CHIPPED HARD PLASTIC GUARD INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE BASE BIN. #33-CLEAN MEAT SLICER STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE, FOOD DEBRIS.NEED TO CLEAN KNIFE PRIOR TO STORE THEM INSIDE AT KNIFE RACK. #34-REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK,REAR AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
VIOLATION UP GRADED TO VIOLATION #29.
REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE LID OF ICE MACHINE/ICE BIN.
REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP UNDER THE LIGHT OF FRONT COUNTER/ SERVING AREA
VIOLATION UP GRADED TO VIOLATION #29
VIOLATION UP GRADED TO VIOLATION #29
MOVED BOOTHS SEATS IN DINING AREA, OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ON TOP THE FRAME OF BOOTHS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NEED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON CARPET ALONG THE BASE OF BOOTHS AND CORNERS
OBSERVED WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BETWEEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE RUBBER MATS IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT. PROVIDE MISSING BASEBOARD AT BOTTOM WALL OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(EAST SIDE). RESEAL BASEBOARD WALL AT SOUTH SIDE OF PREP AREA. KEEP FLOOR DRY WERE BREAD IS STORED BY THE EXIT DOOR,STAGNATE WATER. REMOVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AROUND FLOOR DRAIN BY THE FRONT COUNTER UNDER MILK DISPENSER
NEED TO CLEAN WALL ABOVE THE BASE OF BOOTHS,DUST AND DEBRIS ON IT, IN REAR DINING AREA.
REPLACE CHIPPED HARD PLASTIC GUARD INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE BASE BIN.
CLEAN MEAT SLICER STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE, FOOD DEBRIS.NEED TO CLEAN KNIFE PRIOR TO STORE THEM INSIDE AT KNIFE RACK.
REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK,REAR AREA. SWEEP FLOOR IN STAFF LUNCH ROOM
MOVED BOOTHS SEATS IN DINING AREA, OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ON TOP THE FRAME OF BOOTHS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NEED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON CARPET ALONG THE BASE OF BOOTHS AND CORNERS
NEED TO CLEAN WALL ABOVE THE BASE OF BOOTHS,DUST AND DEBRIS ON IT, IN REAR DINING AREA.
END CAPS IS NEEDED AT LIGHT SHIELD BY THE WALK-IN COOLER.
A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED AT SOAP/WATER DISPENSER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
REPLACE CHIPPED HARD PLASTIC GUARD INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE BASE BIN.
CLEAN MEAT SLICER STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE, FOOD DEBRIS.NEED TO CLEAN KNIFE PRIOR TO STORE THEM INSIDE AT KNIFE RACK.
REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK,REAR AREA. SWEEP FLOOR IN STAFF LUNCH ROOM
END CAPS IS NEEDED AT LIGHT SHIELD BY THE WALK-IN COOLER.
A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED AT SOAP/WATER DISPENSER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
INTERIOR PANEL OF THE DOOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.CAULKING ALONG THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WITH MOLDY BLACK SUBSTANCE AND WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE GARBAGE CAN LID/EXTERIOR PART WORN OUT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
MUST RE GLUE THE LOOSE PLASTIC BASEBOARD ON THE STAIR GOING TO THE 2ND FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE FRONT OF THE BOILER ROOM, 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR FLOOR TILES.
PEELING PAINT ON TNE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR AREA BY THE ELECRICAL PANEL AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE THE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. GAP/CREVICES ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL AND STOVE. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN DISWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD.
MUST REPAIR LEAKING HOT HANDLE (ONE OF THE TWO FAUCET) OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
CLUTTER IN THE BREAK ROOM. MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OR PROVIDE SHELVINGS TO STORE EMPLOYEES CLOTHING/ITEMS/ARTICLES ON THE FLOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER AND OVEN IN THE PREP AREA.
non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, that had rust, peeling paint shall be repair/replaced.
non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment(crevices)not clean need detailed cleaning. storage shelving(2nd floor)not clean need detailed cleaning.
floors under hevy equipment, storage shelving(2nd floor), boiler room closet, storage rooms, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
exposed plaster on 2nd floor ceiling in storage area, shall be repair.walls that had cracks, peeling paint, shall be repair. ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area need cleaning.
missing, broken, damaged light shields in kitchen areas, storage areas(1st.floor, 2nd floor)shall be replaced, provided. light shields in prep area need cleaning(detailed).
exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, dining room area, and storage area need cleaning.
MUST COMPLY WITH REPORT DATED 7.20.10 AND REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
MUST COMPLY WITH REPORT DATED 7.20.10 AND REPAIR BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 7.20.10 REPORT/INSPECTION #277561.
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 7.20.10 REPORT/INSPECTION #277561.
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 7.20.10 REPORT/INSPECTION #277561.
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 7.20.10 REPORT/INSPECTION #277561.
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 7.20.10 REPORT/INSPECTION #277561.
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 7.20.10 REPORT/INSPECTION #277561.
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 7.20.10 REPORT/INSPECTION #277561.
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 7.20.10 REPORT/INSPECTION #277561.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND A WALK IN FREEZER CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT MEASURED AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55.5 DEGREES F. COMPRESSOR WAS LEAKING A STREAM OF WATER. FOODS STORED IN UNIT WERE IN WHOLESOME CONDITION AND BELOW 40 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONSIDER ALL FOODS STORED IN THIS FREEZER THAWED AND TO HANDLE SAME FOODS ACCORDINGLY. MANAGER MOVED FOODS TO OPERATING COOLERS. TAGGED UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION #62713-12
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. DUMPSTER OUTSIDE OVERFLOWING WITH CARDBOARD WITH LID OPEN. NOTED CARDBOARD ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURROUNDING AREA. CITATION #62714-13
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. NO WATER FOR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN THIS COMPARTMENT AS PER CITY CODE AND TO USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. CITATION #62713-12
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, OVENS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ETC THROUGHOUT PREMISES. CLEAN INSIDE AND OUT, BEHIND AND UNDER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS ETC TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE RIGHT OF WASHROOM IN DINING AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM OUTER WALL OF WALK IN FREEZER AND FROM WALLS OF 2ND FLOOR FOOD STORAGE AREA. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WITH FOCUS ON THE FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. SEAL LARGE HOLES IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPAIR LEAK FROM ROOF LEFT OF REAR DOOR.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT ABOVE DINING AREA NEAR WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED.
REPAIR BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ABOVE MOP SINK.
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. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DUMPSTER AREAS AND REAR STORAGE AREAS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND UNEEDED ITEMS. STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR. MAINTAIN.
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