SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

J & N INC.

YOUR CALL. 50/100

301-305 S HALSTED ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 25, 2025 · passed

14 of 23 inspections passed, 4 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 16 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
23
14 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
90
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 25
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Mop sink installed next to prep table in basement's prep kitchen. Instructed to install a barrier in between.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Unable to locate backflow device for basement's Ice maker. Instructed to expose.

APR 11
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager present on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, deli...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

No food probe thermometer available in facility, Instructed manager to obtain for proper reheating and cooking temperature monitoring, priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handler not wearing hair restraints in prep kitchen, instructed to wear.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Knives in-use wedged between 2 prep cooler at main kitchen, instructed to place knives on a clean surface.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoop placed on top of ice cubes at coffee/smoothie station, instructed to keep off cubes.

SERIOUSOther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

No irreversible high temp dish machine thermometer, no heat strips on site, instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

JUL 11
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FACUET BEHIND THE SMOOTHIE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS.

MAR 17
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE ONLY HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH AREA TO BE BLOCKED WITH A NEW OVEN AND UNACCESSIBLE FOR USE. ALSO, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING THEIR HANDS AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO THE HAND SINK BEING BLOCKED. THE OWNER AND EMPLOYEES REMOVED THE UNUSED OVEN IN FRONT OF THE HAND SINK DURING THE INSPECTION TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

MAR 2
2022
PASSED
0 violations
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FEB 23
2022
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT FOOD PREP/DISH ON 1ST FLOOR. ALSO NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED STEAK AND EGGS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE ( WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND ALL SHELVES LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH UNKNOWN GREY, BLACK AND WHITE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND WASH AND RINSE BASIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON 1ST FLOOR IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA UNABLE TO HOLD WATER, FOUND BUILT IN STOPPER AT SAID BASINS INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND HANDLE FOR BUILT IN STOPPER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT MISSING AT 2 OUT OF 2 BASINS. FOUND WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM MIDDLE BASIN WHERE STOPPER HANDLE IS MISSING. FOUND 2 OUT OF 3 BASINS UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON HOTLINE BROKEN . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.

FEB 22
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT FOOD PREP/DISH ON 1ST FLOOR. ALSO NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF: MILK, TOMATO JUICE AND ALMOND MILK. FOUND FOOD ITEMS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 54 F - 57F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE 4 GALLONS OF MILK 1 QUART OF TOMATO JUICE AND 3 QUARTS OF ALMOND MILK; AT AN APPROX. COST OF $70. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED STEAK AND EGGS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE ( WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 57F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND ALL SHELVES LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH UNKNOWN GREY, BLACK AND WHITE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND WASH AND RINSE BASIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON 1ST FLOOR IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA UNABLE TO HOLD WATER, FOUND BUILT IN STOPPER AT SAID BASINS INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND HANDLE FOR BUILT IN STOPPER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT MISSING AT 2 OUT OF 2 BASINS. FOUND WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM MIDDLE BASIN WHERE STOPPER HANDLE IS MISSING. FOUND 2 OUT OF 3 BASINS UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON HOTLINE BROKEN . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.

FEB 7
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

JAN 31
2020
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN.

CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, SLICED HAM, POTATOES , CHICKEN, FRESH PRESSED JUICES,ETC ). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK LOCATED IN JUICE BAR/COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HAND-SINK LOCATED IN JUICE BAR/COFFEE PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION CONSOLIDATED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERISKING ON MENU ITEMS PREPARED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (RAW OR UNDER COOKED EGGS AND HOLANDAISE SAUCE).(REFER TO HANDOUT) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIRNETS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN WITHOUT LID IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM.MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR SANITARY NAPKIN DISPOSAL.

JUN 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGE ON SITE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED, DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS, EGGS, DELI MEAT, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS IN 3-COMP SINK INSTEAD OF THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands in a HANDWASHING SINK or APPROVED automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for FOOD preparation or WAREWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDER COOKED EGGS AN HOLANDAISE SAUCE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AND INVERT UTENSILS STORED AT SERVER STATIONS, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CONTINUE USING CARDBOARD TO COVER RACKS, IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LINERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST INSTALL BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JAN 17
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

IMPROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EATING FROM A PLATE OF COOKED QUINOA, LOCATED ON CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT LINE PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT STAFF MEALS MUST OCCUR IN NON FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-010 (A)

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD STAIRCASE, LOCATED AT ENTRANCE TO BASEMENT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING, AREA OF 1FT X 1FT, ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT COOK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK FAUCET, IN BASEMENTS COOK/ PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

FEB 24
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Found dials missing from flat top grill in kitchen. Must provide and maintain same.

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

Found small amount of dust accumulation on interior of fans in free standing coolers in kitchen. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Operator corrected during inspection.

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

Found 1 light out in hood over cook line. Must provide adequate lighting. Operator corrected during inspection. Must maintain same.

APR 7
2016
PASSED
0 violations
APR 1
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #38 FROM REPORT #1516165 FROM 1/22/15 NOT CORRECTED: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE JUCIE BAR PREP AREA. MUST EXTEND THE SPOUT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND DIRT IN THE CRAWL SPACE, AND UNDER THE POTATO STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE AREAS.

MAR 31
2016
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

THE PREP TOP COOLER SERVING THE OMELET STATION WAS OBSERVED TO BE HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 53 DEGREES, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE, ALSO AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP TOP COOLER SERVING THE OMELET STATION: SAUSAGE, 53 DEGREES, 10 LBS/$100; CHEESE, 50 DEGREES, 6 LBS/$100; EGGS, 50 DEGREES, 60 LBS/$100; TOFU, 52 DEGREES, 3 LBS/$9; CHICKEN, 69 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$8. THE AFOREMENTIONED PRODUCTS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPAMY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #38 FROM REPORT #1516165 FROM 1/22/15 NOT CORRECTED: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE JUCIE BAR PREP AREA. MUST EXTEND THE SPOUT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND DIRT IN THE CRAWL SPACE, AND UNDER THE POTATO STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE AREAS.

JAN 22
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS NEXT TO THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE JUCIE BAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. MUST EXTEND THE SPOUT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK ROOM. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER NEXT TO THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.

JUL 28
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT JUICE/COFFEE BAR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN THE LARGE CAN OPENER, FRY CUTTER AND EGG BLENDER TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS.

JUL 11
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, EXTERIOR OF FRYER, WIPE EXTERIOR OF GRILL NEXT TO FRYER AND WIPE FREEZER EXTERIOR NEXT TO FRYER.

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

EMPTY MOP BUCKET AND THREE MOPS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN UTILITY AREA.

DEC 12
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL JUICERS AT JUICE BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LID LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3COMP SINK ON THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE AN ICE RECEPTACLE HOLDER FOR THE ICE SCOOPER IN THE JUICE BAR AREA AT ALL TIMES.

APR 11
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.MUST PROVIDE AND POST CONSUMER ADVISORY RELATING TO CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS AT MAIN KITCHEN LINE TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER GRILLS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AS WELL AS FLOORS AT KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AT REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO JUICE BAR AREA AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 19
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. Reseal the basement kitchen and receiving/dirty laundry area floors so they are smooth, sanitary and easy to maintain.

MINORSanitation
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. The basement kitchen has two holes in the ceiling. Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.

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

Add lighting to the receiving area.

JAN 11
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. Wash, rinse and sanitize the knife holder until it is clean, sanitary and maintained on a daily basis.

MINORSanitation
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. Reseal the basement kitchen and receiving/dirty laundry area floors so they are smooth, sanitary and easy to maintain.

MINORSanitation
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. The basement kitchen has two holes in the ceiling. Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.

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

Add lighting to the receiving area.

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

A compartment of the juice/coffee area 3 compartment sink was designated for handwashing at this time. Juice utensils can be sanitized in the dishmachine.

MAR 10
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. Must provide a splash guard to the left of mop sink in basement prep area. Some cooler door gaskets at cooks line (first floor) must be fixed, in poor repair.

MINORSanitation
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. Exterior sises of fryers need cleaning due to food/grease build-up.

MINORSanitation
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. Bottom of wall facing a cooler wall must be sealed or baseboard replaced; an opening on ceiling above a basement prep table must be covered also.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. Leaky faucet at 3-comp sink in the dishroom (first floor) must be fixed.

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