JUL 6
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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IL VICINATO INC.
BEAT. 18/100
2435 S WESTERN AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 6, 2023 · passed
Failed 5 of 20 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
20
12 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
110
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since May 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 FOUND SCREEN ON SIDE DOOR DETACHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 FOUND WALL BEHIND LIQUOR STORAGE BREAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS.
JUN 302023FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 30
2023
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 232023FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2023
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND CEILING DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT ON SEALED LIQUOR BOTTLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO RUNNING WHEN HOT WATER IS TURNED ON AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND LIGHT BULB DIRECTLY OVER FOOD PREP AREA BURNT OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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 22022PASS W/ CONDITIONS15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 2
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
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.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 142021PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 14
2021
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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 52021PASSED11 violationsDETAILS
AUG 5
2021
PASSED
11 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT OUT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING FOR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED REAR PREP CUTTING BOARD STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE REAR WALLBY THE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUN 52018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 5
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 312017PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 31
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
APR 282016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 28
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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 212016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 21
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
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.
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.
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 82015PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
JUN 8
2015
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON SALAD PREP COOLER DOOR IN WAIT STATION.
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).
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.
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.
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 282014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 28
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 282013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 28
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER IN KITCHEN.
MAY 112012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 11
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE MOP SINK FAUCET IS MISSING, REPLACE THE MISSING FAUCET.
DEC 12011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 1
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 282011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 28
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 262010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 26
2010
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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
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
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
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.
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 122010FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
MAY 12
2010
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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