SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JA GRILL HYDE PARK.

YOUR CALL. 66/100

1510 E HARPER CT · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 18, 2025 · passed

10 of 20 inspections passed, 6 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 21 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
10 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
90
includes 21 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jul 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 18
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED 2 BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT/ITEMS NAME. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND FRYERS AND,UNDER 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE LIGHTS UNDER THE HOOD NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 13
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE REAR REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR WITH STANDING WATER IN THE PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.

FEB 1
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE REAR REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AND INSIDE THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE KITCHEN, REAR PREP HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

DEC 6
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE KITCHEN, REAR PREP AND WOMENS WASHROOM STALL HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED. FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING IN CORNER AREA BY ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN; CLEAN FLOOR.

OCT 26
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS IN KITCHEN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPS SINK PIPE AT THE THIRD COMPARTMENT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON BOTH.

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JUN 3
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA.

APR 23
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

UNABLE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLIICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS OR IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNS WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF GREASE.

NOV 7
2019
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 29
2019
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL AND EQUIPMENT OF REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD AND LIQUID SPILLS.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NON-COMPLIANCE OF VIOLATION #58 PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN, FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2222464 DATED SEPTEMBER 18, 2018. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

SEP 18
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

3-301.11 OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PLATE READY TO EAT FOOD WITH BARE HANDS ( COOKED FISH AND LAMB)FOR TO GO ORDERS. INFORMED FOOD EMPLOYEE AND PERSON IN CHARGE EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT READY TO EAT FOOD WITH BARE HANDS. PIC VOLUNTARLY DISCARDED CONTAMINATED FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN WARE WASHING AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11(A)(B)(A)OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY HANDLE FOOD WITH OUT UTILIZING HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HATS, HAIR COVERINGS OR HAIR NETS. ALLY FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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

4-904.11 OBSERVED NON PREWRAPED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS NOT STORED INVERTED FOR THAT ONLY THE HANDLES ARE TOUCHED. MUST STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-101-17 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FACILITY HEAVILY SCORED, DARK GROOVES AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPALCE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.14 OBSERVED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS POROUS NOT SEALED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FOR SMOOTH, NON POROUS, EASY TO CLEAN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

SEP 13
2018
FAILED
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN WARE WASHING AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12 (A-D) OBSERVED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA NOT STOCKED WITH PAPER TOWELS. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIME. FOOD HANDLER OBTAIN PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-601.11 (A) OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE INTERIOR NOT CLEAN PINK, GREAN AND YELLOW SUBSTANCE GROWING INSIDE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11(A)(B)(A)OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY HANDLE FOOD WITH OUT UTILIZING HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HATS, HAIR COVERINGS OR HAIR NETS. ALLY FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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

4-904.11 OBSERVED NON PREWRAPED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS NOT STORED INVERTED FOR THAT ONLY THE HANDLES ARE TOUCHED. MUST STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-101-17 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FACILITY HEAVILY SCORED, DARK GROOVES AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPALCE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.14 OBSERVED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS POROUS NOT SEALED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FOR SMOOTH, NON POROUS, EASY TO CLEAN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

AUG 24
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS.

MINORSanitation
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 PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA.

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

PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP, OUTSIDE STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.

AUG 3
2017
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER 60.8F AND REACH-IN FREEZER 53F NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. REACH-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER AND FREEZER ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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

OBSERVED THREE BAGS OF COOKED RICE AND BEANS STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 46.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

REAR EXPOSED SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED OBSERVED NO HOT WATER NOR SOAP AT REAR EXPOSED SINK. HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR REAR EXPOSED SINK AND PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, GREASE CONTAINER LID OPEN AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE SPILLED ON TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLOSE GREASE CONTAINER LID AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS.

MINORSanitation
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 PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA.

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

PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP, OUTSIDE STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.

AUG 3
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO 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 THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. ALSO CLEAN OVERHEAD CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.

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

REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND SINK. ALSO REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE FRONT AND REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO TAKE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES.

JUL 25
2016
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 113 LBS OF RIBS, CURRY CHICKEN, OX TAILS, AND GOAT BETWEEN 46-53 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO, NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE FRONT HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

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

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO 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 THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. ALSO CLEAN OVERHEAD CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.

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

REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND SINK. ALSO REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE FRONT AND REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO TAKE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES.

MAR 24
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND NOT GROCERY BAGS

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,FRYERS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP,DISH AND WALK IN COOLER AREAS.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 23
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 54.0F WITH COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS RICE 20LBS 46.0F-47.2F,FISH SOUP 24LBS 43.8F-44.0F,BREAD PUDDING 30LBS 47.3F,WHITE RICE 5LBS 48.7F,ITAL SOUP 13LBS 49.1F,CURRY BEEF 10LBS 48.4F,CURRY CHICKEN 45LBS 54.5F-58.0F,GOAT 75LBS. 50.8F-52.9F,OX STEW 75LBS. 55.7F-58.4F,PORK 12LBS. 49.1F-49.4F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 309 LBS. $931.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

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

MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND NOT GROCERY BAGS.

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

MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,FRYERS.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP,DISH AND WALK IN COOLER AREAS.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 28
2014
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 25
2014
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA OR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHIN SINK, MUST HAVE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE. ALSO, PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN THE COURSE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A.

JUL 17
2014
FAILED
0 violations

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