IL GIARDINO DEL DOLCE, INC.

Chicago Health Dept

2855-2859 N HARLEM AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

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LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 30

2026

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EXHAUST FANS ON WEST WALL IN THE BAKING PREP AREA WITH OPENINGS.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF EXHAUST FAN COVERS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE REAR BAKING PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 10

2025

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 15

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH OTHER FOOD ITEMS FROM BAKERY USED FOR THE PUBLIC. MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IN A DESIGNATED AREA.

JUL 7

2023

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 24

2022

PASS 8 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON PREMISES WITHOUT A LABEL (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS, WALLS, AND FIXTURES INSIDE THE 3RD WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL COOLER (THE FLOORS, WALLS, LIGHT SHIELD, FAN COVER, ETC.), AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED DRY WALL INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE CANOLI FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE NON-ABSORBENT FLOORING OR FLOOR COVERS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE BAKERS ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

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JAN 26

2021

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED OLD CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE DURABLE, WASHABLE FLOOR COVERINGS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT BULBS IN REAR NEAR CAKE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHTBULB IN RESTROOM LOCATED ON NORTH SIDE OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON SOUTH SIDE OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 17

2019

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AND OBSERVED A LIVE MOUSE RUNNING ALONG THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM, ON THE PALLET NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA AND ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.13 OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS AVAILABLE TO MEASURE THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 SEAL ANY OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE STORAGE ROOM AND REPAIR DRYWALL WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND INSIDE DOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS.

JUN 17

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

JUN 13

2019

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 500 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE STORAGE SHELVES AND FLOOR OF THE DISPLAY COUNTER, OFFICE AREA, ELECTRICAL/HVAC AND LAUNDRY ROOMS, STORAGE AREAS AND FOOD PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. ALSO OBSERVED A LIVE MOUSE TRAPPED ON A GLUEBOARD IN THE STORAGE ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE THE RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE WASH TEMPERATURE GAUGE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT OPERATING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WASH TEMPERATURE GAUGE.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE BEING RUN WITH POWDERED DISH DETERGENT APPLIED BY HAND TO THE INSIDE OF THE MACHINE BEFORE STARTING THE WASH CYCLE WHEN THE MACHINE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC DETERGENT SUPPLIER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MACHINE SO THAT DETERGENT IS APPLIED AUTOMATICALLY TO THE MACHINE.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS AVAILABLE TO MEASURE THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES, ROLLING CARTS AND RACKS, MICROWAVES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WERE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR NEXT TO THE STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE AREAS, ELECTRICAL/HVAC AND LAUNDRY ROOMS. CLEAN THE WALLS AND INSIDE DOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE SECTION OF THE CEILING DRYWALL IN THE STORAGE ROOM ABOVE THE WATER HEATER. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE CAKE AND CANNOLI DECORATING AREA. SEAL ANY OPENINGS AND REPAIR DRYWALL WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

JUL 9

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. VIOLATION PF 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEANING PROGRAM ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEANING PROGRAM. VIOLATION PF 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SMOKED CEILING AT SOUTH PASTRY PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING OR REPAINTING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALERGEN TRAINING NOT MET

OCT 20

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Counter table by mixer had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Reach in cooler, and reach in freezer lower shelving not clean, had excess food debris, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear prep areas under heavy equipment, shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Damaged ceiling tiles in employee's women's bathroom shall be repaired/replaced.

APR 13

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.

Minor Sanitation

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

Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Prep tables that had peeling pint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning in 3rd prep area.

Minor Sanitation

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

Damaged/broken floor tile by prep area in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls that had damaged, peeling paint, exposed raw wood in kitchen area shall be repaired/sealed. employee bathroom wall had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

NOV 4

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOODS BEING STORED IN CARD BOARD BOXES THATS BEING RE-USED, OVER AND OVER, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AT ONCE AND USED APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THATS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FOR STORING FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK WORN-OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTER TABLE TOPS, COOKING FRYERS, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND FOOD CARTS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS AND WASHROOM FLOORS,

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST BUILD-UP VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA, AND CLEAN WALL VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT SAME AREA,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

OCT 9

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK WORN-OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE FRONT DISPLAY/SERVICE AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GREASE TRAP/BOX CONNECTED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

AUG 28

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Prep table had peeling paint, exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving, kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, rear storage shelving, and furnace area room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint, holes and gaps in rear prep areas, shall be repaired/sealed.

AUG 19

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP SUBSTANCE AROUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, AND RESEAL CHIPPING METAL TABLE AND PREP WOOD TABLE THAT APPEARS TO ME MOLDED,

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS AND WASHROOM FLOORS,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA, AND CLEAN WALL VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT SAME AREA,

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS REAR PREP AREA,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FAUCET AT SAME SINK, AND REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE TO HAND SINK IN BATHROOM,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, ALL AREAS MUST BE NEAT AND CLEAN,

SEP 29

2010

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, TRAY CARTS, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS AND WASHROOM FLOORS. NOTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.----MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS, REMOVE MILK CRATES FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET (MUST REMOVE HOSE).-----MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER IST COMPARTMENT (LEFT SIDE) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Critical Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (CEILING TILES, PLYWOOD, PAINTS ETC) STORED INSIDE BOILER ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

SEP 10

2010

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, TRAY CARTS, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS AND WASHROOM FLOORS. NOTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.----MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS, REMOVE MILK CRATES FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET (MUST REMOVE HOSE).-----MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER IST COMPARTMENT (LEFT SIDE) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Critical Pest Activity

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (CEILING TILES, PLYWOOD, PAINTS ETC) STORED INSIDE BOILER ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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