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Mixed record — 10 of 20 inspections passed
2025-03-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVIC...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
2024-10-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2024-10-22 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
WE OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN:UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND GREASE TRAP,AND UNDER THE FOUR DOOR CABINET WERE DRY FOOD IS STORED..A LOT OF GNAWED INSULATION BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUC...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT PROVIDED ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REMOVE DEAD MOUSE FROM UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND GREASE TRAP.ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR PLUMBING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
2023-11-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVIC...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
2022-11-15 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2021-07-27 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP ON PREMISES. ALL SINKS IN WHICH FOOD, UTENSILS, AND EQUIPMENT ARE WASHED MUST BE CONNECTED TO A CATCH-BASIN OR BE EQUIPPED WITH AN APPROVED GREASE TRAP.
2019-03-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA
2019-02-22 Fail Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE PROHIBITED JEWELRY WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.MUST REMOVE AND HAVE HANDS FREE TO BE PROPERLY WASHED
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
FOOD UTENSILS STORED IN FOOD CONTAINERS SHOULD BE STORED THE WAY THAT HANDLE OF UTENSILS IS STORED ABOVE FOOD AND DOES NOT TOUCH FOOD
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP OR TESTING DEVICE FOR QUAT SANITIZER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CIT...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED TOILET RECEPTACLE FOR LADY'S BATHROOMS .
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND REFRIGERATOR
2018-08-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 1 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2018-08-16 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
: INTERIOR OF THE COOLER FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IE: HAND BAGS, MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.----EMPLOYEE BICYCLES MUST NOT BE STORED IN DRY STORAGE/TO GO FOOD CONTAINER ROOM.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(3) A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #50 NOT CORRECTED.: NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE IN THE CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS ON THE FIRST FLOOR. WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM FOUND AT 77F AND AT 75.4 IN THE MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO US...
2018-08-08 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF THE COOLER FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE IN THE CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS ON THE FIRST FLOOR. WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM FOUND AT 77F AND AT 75.4 IN THE MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOMS FOUND WITH ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT 103F ...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IE: HAND BAGS, MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.----EMPLOYEE BICYCLES MUST NOT BE STORED IN DRY STORAGE/TO GO FOOD CONTAINER ROOM.
2017-08-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIO...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED CLUTTER AT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
2016-11-04 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STRORAGE CABINETS IN NEED OF CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
2016-03-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENTPROOF. WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE OF DOOR. DOOR SWEEP WAS LOWERED DURING NSPECTION REMOVING GAP AND MAKING DOOR RODENTPROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED 2 CEILING TILES ABOVE STOVE COOKING AREA IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKING CONDITION AT FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
2015-04-08 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced, missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen storage room shall be provided. Walls in dining areas that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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.
2014-06-05 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND ITEMS IN REFRIGERATOR NOT LABELED WITH THE FOOD PRODUCT NAME ON LABEL. LABELS ONLY HAD DATES ON THEM. FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST ALWAYS BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOAM CUPS INSIDE THE LARGE PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINERS HOLDING RICE, FLOUR AND SUGAR. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPERS WITH LONGER HANDLES AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE LADIES RESTROOM. ALSO MUST REPLACE DARKED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE HAND SINKS IN BOTH THE MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOM.
2013-11-07 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly dated in coolers, must properly date food items in coolers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cabinet shelving, drawers in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in kitchen prep area, kitchen storage areas 1st floor not clean, need detailed cleaning. Floors in 2nd floor storage area, staircase not clean, need detailed cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in prep area, kitchen storage areas, dining room in 1st floor, shall be replaced. Damage stained ceiling tiles in 2nd floor storage areas, shall be provided.
2011-09-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2011-09-14 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FRONT AND EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED, WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
NO HOT RUNNING WATER INSIDE THE WASHROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. WATER TEMP WAS 70F.NO CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #413543 DATED 9/16/2010 #35- DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN STORAGE AREA, 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY SHALL BE REPLACED. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN FREEZER.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF BOTH WASHROOM IN THE 2ND FLOOR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE REACH IN COOLER ON THE FIRST AND 2ND FLOOR AND MUST VISIBLE.
2010-09-16 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
cabinet drawers not clean need cleaning, newspapers removed, and not used them as liners.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
floors in kitchen areas, bathrooms, and storage areas need cleaning.floors in lunchroom areas need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
damaged ceiling tiles in prep area, storage areas, lunchroom(1st fl., 2nd fl.)shall be replaced. walls in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning. walls that had peeling paint, plaster shall be repair.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
light shields in prep areas, lunchroom, storage areas(1st fl., 2nd fl.)need detailed cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen, lunchroom, storage areas, and bathrooms need cleaning(1st, and 2nd fls.).
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.
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