IL VICINATO INC.

Chicago Health Dept

2435 S WESTERN AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

20 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2023.

Last inspected Jul 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

110

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 6

2023

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) FOUND NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. IN A MECHANICALLY REFRIGERATED OR HOT FOOD STORAGE UNIT, THE SENSOR OF A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE SHALL BE LOCATED TO MEASURE THE AIR TEMPERATURE OR A SIMULATED PRODUCT TEMPERATURE IN THE WARMEST PART OF A MECHANICALLY REFRIGERATED UNIT AND THE COOLEST PART OF A HOT FOOD STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 FOUND SCREEN ON SIDE DOOR DETACHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 FOUND CEILING DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT ON SEALED LIQUOR BOTTLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12 OBSERVED PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND FOOD SERVICE HOTLINE DISCOLORED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 FOUND NO RUNNING WATER WHEN HOT WATER IS TURNED ON AT THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 FOUND WALL BEHIND LIQUOR STORAGE BREAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS.

JUN 30

2023

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

: 3-305.11 FOUND CEILING DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT ON SEALED LIQUOR BOTTLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12 OBSERVED PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND FOOD SERVICE HOTLINE DISCOLORED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 FOUND NO RUNNING WATER WHEN HOT WATER IS TURNED ON AT THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2577775 CONDUCTED ON 6/23/23. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE, SIDE ENTRANCE, AND BASEMENT GANGWAY DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE PANEL. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN - COS AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

JUN 23

2023

FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE. NOTED ELECTRIC HAND DRYER INOPERABLE IN BOTH WOMEN AND MEN'S TOILET ROOMS. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. HAND DRYING PROVISION ADDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA FRONT BAR AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND-CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE PANEL. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): A VARIETY OF PASTA SAUCES HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. IN A MECHANICALLY REFRIGERATED OR HOT FOOD STORAGE UNIT, THE SENSOR OF A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE SHALL BE LOCATED TO MEASURE THE AIR TEMPERATURE OR A SIMULATED PRODUCT TEMPERATURE IN THE WARMEST PART OF A MECHANICALLY REFRIGERATED UNIT AND THE COOLEST PART OF A HOT FOOD STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND CEILING DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT ON SEALED LIQUOR BOTTLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND FOOD SERVICE HOTLINE DISCOLORED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO RUNNING WHEN HOT WATER IS TURNED ON AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND LIGHT BULB DIRECTLY OVER FOOD PREP AREA BURNT OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2561577 CONDUCTED ON 08/02/2022. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE BAR AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT PRODUCT NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. 6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE, SIDE ENTRANCE, AND BASEMENT GANGWAY DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. 4-502.14 OBSERVED FACILITY HAS THREE LARGE CONTAINERS OF SHUCKED MOLLUSCAN SHELLS BEING STORED IN THE BASEMENT. EMPLOYEE STATES, " MOLLUSCAN FISH IS SHUCKED, MADE IN A PUREE, AND THE SHELLS ARE SANITIZED AND USED FOR A DISH" INSTRUCTED NEVER TO USE MOLLUSCAN SHELLS MORE THAN ONCE AS STATED IN THE FOOD CODE, PLUS SHELLS CAN NOT BE SANITIZED DUE TO BEING POROUS, ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 5-205.15 OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR WHEN HOT AND COLD WATER IS RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 2

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH A VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

3-301.11(B) OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING/CHOPPING READY TO EAT ROMAINE LETTUCE WITH HER BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND NEVER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AND APPLY FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES OR USE TONGS OR OTHER UTENSILS TO HANDLE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE BAR AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.18 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED MEATBALLS, PREPARED PASTA SAUCES) IN CONTAINERS WITH A LABEL ON IT CONTAINING THE DATES OF 7/15/22 AND 7/19/22 (PASTA CONTAINERS) AND THE CONTAINER OF COOKED MEATBALLS WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING A DISCARD DATE. EMPLOYEE STATES "THE SAUCES ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 7 DAYS". INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE AND NEVER HOLD ANY PREPARED TCS FOODS IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT FOR MORE THAN 7 DAYS, WITH DAY 1 BEING THE DAY THE PRODUCT WAS PREPARED AS STATED IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CODE RULES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE WITH A FOOT NOTE FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (OYSTERS, BEEF, LAMB) ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A FOOT NOTE FOR EACH ITEM THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED OR RAW. EMPLOYEE ADDED THE DISCLOSURE AND FOOT NOTE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT PRODUCT NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE, SIDE ENTRANCE AND BASEMENT GANGWAY DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Minor Other

WASHING FRUITS & VEGETABLES

3-302.15(A) OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER CUTTING WHOLE ROMAINE LETTUCE WITHOUT WASHING THE PRODUCE PRIOR TO CUTTING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH WHOLE PRODUCE PRIOR TO CUTTING INTO THE PRODUCE.

Serious Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.14 OBSERVED FACILITY HAS THREE LARGE CONTAINER OF SHUCKED MOLLUSCAN SHELLS BEING STORED IN THE BASEMENT, EMPLOYEE STATES " MOLLUSCAN FISH IS SHUCKED, MADE IN A PUREE AND THE SHELLS ARE SANTIZED AND USED FOR A DISH" INSTRUCTED TO NEVER USE MOLLUSCAN SHELLS MORE THAN ONCE AS STATED IN THE FOOD CODE PLUS SHELLS CAN NOT BE SANITIZED DUE TO BEING POROUS, ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR WHEN HOT AND COLD WATER IS RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AS WELL AS IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ABOVE THE LARGE OVEN ON THE VENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

OCT 14

2021

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE SCREEN IN THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SCREEN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW EXPOSED WOOD RAMP IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN WOOD TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BUILD OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM NEAR ICE MACHINE AND LOCATE DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND UPPER TOP SHELVING IN REAR SALAD AND DESERT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ANY POSSIBLE PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.

Serious Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF OIL AND DUST ON THE A/C UNIT AND THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

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AUG 5

2021

PASS 11 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW EXPOSED WOOD RAMP IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN WOOD TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BUILD OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF REFRIGERATORS AND INSIDE OF UPRIGHT FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF OIL AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM NEAR ICE MACHINE AND LOCATE DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND UPPER TOP SHELVING IN REAR SALAD AND DESERT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ANY POSSIBLE PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.

Serious Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF OIL AND DUST ON THE A/C UNIT AND THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT OUT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING FOR AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

MAY 6

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON THE MENU AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON MENUS,OR TABLE TENTS, PLACARDS, OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED EIGHT PLASTIC BOTTLES ON THE REAR TABLE NOT PROPERLY LABELED, WAS TAKEN FROM BULK CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BOTTLES(OLIVE OIL)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REAR PREP CUTTING BOARD STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE REAR WALLBY THE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUN 5

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD UP. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR OF KITCHEN IN FRONT OF COOKING AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS.

JAN 31

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED 5 CONTAINERS OF GUMBO DATED 1/30/17 AT 58.1F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30 GALLONS OF GUMBO WORTH $500. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A WATER LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DRAIN LINE. MUST REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAK.

MAY 6

2016

PASS · 0 violations

APR 28

2016

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1763365 DATED ON APRIL 21, 2016 #38 - INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS VIOLATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A EXPOSED HAND SINK OR ACCESS TO FOOD PREP HAND SINK IS NEEDED BY THE SERVICE AREA WHERE SALADS ARE MADE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 21

2016

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE BY THE ICE MAKER AND WATER HOSE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED ABOUT 30 MICE DROPPINGS LOCATED ALONG THE WALL BY THE WINE STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND 5 MICE DROPPINGS GOING UP THE BASEMENT STAIRWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CALLING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1546851 DATED ON 6/8/2015 #31 - INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. ALL SILVERWARE ON PRESET TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED, COVERED OR RESET UPON CUSTOMER SEATING, AND #38 - INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A EXPOSED HAND SINK OR ACCESS TO FOOD PREP HAND SINK IS NEEDED BY THE SERVICE AREA WHERE SALADS ARE MADE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 8

2015

PASS 9 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. ALL SILVERWARE ON PRESET TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED, COVERED OR RESET UPON CUSTOMER SEATING.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON SALAD PREP COOLER DOOR IN WAIT STATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FAN GUARD INSIDE KITCHEN REACH-IN COOLER(DUST BULDUP). CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET(GREASE BUILDUP).

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DESSERT REACH-IN COOLER. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN SALAD PREP AREA/WAIT STATION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ORGANIZE COOLERS IN PREP AREA. REMOVE UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SANITARY CONTAINER TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT IN BAR AREA.

MAY 28

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 28

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER IN KITCHEN.

MAY 11

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOOR IS MISSING A COUPLE OF TILES UNDER THE REACH IN COOLER, REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE ARE DIRTY. CLEAN THE WALLS IN DETAIL.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

THE LOWBOY REACH IN COOLER HANDLES HAVE FOOD BUILDUP; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE HANDLES AND REVIEW YOUR HANDWASHING PROCEDURES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE MOP SINK FAUCET IS MISSING, REPLACE THE MISSING FAUCET.

DEC 1

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical 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. THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING THE FLOUR, BREAD CRUMBS ECT.NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.

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. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT HAS ICE BUILDUP IN THEM.

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. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, PREP AREA AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

APR 28

2011

PASS 3 violations

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 FOUND RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND FOOD CAN RACKS IN THE BASEMENT STORE ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE COOKING EQUIPMENT KITCHEN- LARGE OVEN WITH LARGE PIPE ABOVE, HOOD AND FILTER, FRYER AND CABINET BELOW AND THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

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. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.

MAY 26

2010

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical 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 PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS STORED IN DEEP FREEZERS AND COOLERS MUST BE LABELED & DATED.

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. RAW WOOD LIQUOR CABINET NEEDS PAINTING INSIDE AND OUT. ALL RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES & RACKS THROUGHOUT MUST EITHER BE PAINTED OR REPLACED

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. CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT IN BASEMENT, FIXTURES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT, AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN

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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS INCLUDING BASEMENT AND WALK-IN COOLER ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA(S). SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR BY BEIGE DOOR IN FRONT DINING AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.

MAY 12

2010

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. UPPER INTERIOR SECTIONS OF ICE MACHINE FOUND WITH RUSTY DEPOSITS, UPPER AREA AROUND SECTION ICE COMES OUT INTO THE MACHINE ALSO FOUND UNCLEAN. METAL TRIM AROUND DOOR(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR) ALSO FOUND RUSTY AND ENTIRE EXTERIOR OF UNIT ALSO NEEDS CLEANING-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS

Minor Chemical 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 PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS STORED IN DEEP FREEZERS AND COOLERS MUST BE LABELED & DATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.

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