SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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1781 N CLYBOURN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 7, 2026 · passed

16 of 26 inspections passed, 5 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 15 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
26
16 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
119
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Oct 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 7
2026
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

PEELING PLASTIC INSIDE THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE BOTTOM REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

REAR PREP TABLE METAL SHELVING WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER THE FLAT GRILL.---- REAR STORAGE SHELVING FOR TOGO CONTAINERS IN POOR REPAIR, NOTED CHIPPING/PEELING. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD. REPAIR/REPLACE SHELVING TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 30
2025
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT A HANDWASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SIGN INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP GREATER THEN 1/4 INCH ON THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE ALLEY/BACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BINS AND BUCKETS CONTAINING FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA IN THE CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN MOP BUCKET NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO HANG OR INVERT MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE VEGETABLES ON THE FLOOR AND UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND LOOSE VEGETABLES.

FEB 13
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR WITHOUT SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 14
2023
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 6
2023
FAILED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK SALT CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY CLOSET, ENTRANCE TO THE REAR HALLWAY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK IS EXTREMELY DIRTY AND STAINED ----FOOD SPLATTER WAS NOTED ON THE WALL AND THE WALL-MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER, ON THE REAR PREP TABLE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE, AND THE WALL AT THE SAME PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LOOSE HANDLE ON THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM THAT IS ADJACENT TO A FOOD PREP AREA MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE WOODEN WALL AT THE MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER IS IN POOR REPAIR, WITH CHIPPING WOOD CUTS IN RAW WOOD FROM THE KNIVES. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE ----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACED ---EXCESSIVE HANGING COBWEBS AND DUST FROM THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

DAMAGED CRACKED PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELDS AND MISSING SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4-21-22 REPORT #2554628 NOT CORRECTED. #16- PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR ICE BIN FRONT WHITE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN UNIT #47- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES FOR SHELF LINER. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEAN, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. #57-NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES OR CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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APR 21
2022
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE BIN FRONT WHITE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES FOR SHELF LINER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANBLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.ALSO MUST REPLACE BROKEN/CHIPPED ICE SCOOP AT FRONT PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN CAULKING BETWEEN THE WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REMOVE/REPLACE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLER TRANING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THEM(CERTIFICATE ARE VALID FOR THREE YEARS)

NOV 29
2021
PASSED
0 violations
APR 10
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ALSO MISSING MOP, ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHONG SINK IN DISHROOM. UPON MY REQUEST PAPER TOWEL WERE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:DICED BEEF AT TEMP OF 52F,PORK AT TEMP OF 48.6F TO 50F.DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 50F AND SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 52. FOOD PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. POUND 9 ,VALUE 150 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS(COOKED BEEF,COOKED PORK, TAMALES,DICED TOMATOES,ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS(COOKED TAMALES) AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES ON SHELVES. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNSEALED/NO GROUT PROVIDED AT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF STEAM TABLE IN PREP AREA. HOLES ON WALL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND PIPE.REPAIR CAUSE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REAR STORAGE AREA ALUMINUM FOIL FOOD CONTAINER ARE STORED,NOT MAINTAINED. AT SAME AREA NON-FOOD ITEMS ARE STORED WITH FOOD CONTAINERS FROM EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS,CARTS,ETC.ORGANIZE AREA. IF THAT STORAGE IS USED FOR NON-FOOD ITEMS RELOCATE FOOD CONTAINER AND VICE-VERSA

SEP 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS COLD FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A FRONT PREP COOLER. TEMPERATURES FROM 48F TO 60F. 5 LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $85. CHURIZZO 56F, CHEESE 48F, CHICKEN 60F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

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

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR TRASH CAN IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

APR 11
2018
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH THE PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNETH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT WALL BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT IN REAR STORAGE AREA/DISHWASHING AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHINF SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

NOV 27
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES.

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

MUST CLEAN WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, STAFF TOILET ROOM, AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS.

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK FROM CONDENSER IN WALK IN COOLER.

APR 28
2017
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REMOVE/ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM SMALL STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 19
2017
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1938144, DATED 7/6/17. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #30; MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE #32; MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE,RUST FROM GRILL TABLE AND FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS #33; MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE.MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZER #34; MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA. #35; MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA,PREP AREA AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE NEAR 3- COMP SINK VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER, GASKET BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH TAPE. REMOVE TAPE, TAPE IS PROHIBITED ON EQUIPMENT. GROCERY BAGS CANNOT BE USED TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. CALCIUM BUILD UP IS PRESENT. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN WINDOW SILLS, SPIDER WEBS AND DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, REAR PREP, AND IN THE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR DAMAGED CORNER OF DOOR FRAME IN REAR PREP LEADING TO EXIT DOOR. CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. ALSO, CLEAN CEILING VENT IN DINING ROOM, EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER KNOB AT 3-COP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REMOVE/ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM SMALL STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 6
2016
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

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

Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC UTENSILS HANDLES IN A UPRIGHT POSITION

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE,RUST FROM GRILL TABLE AND FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS

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

MUST CLEAN GRAESE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE.MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZER

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA,PREP AREA AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE NEAR 3- COMP SINK.

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

MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK

JUN 27
2016
FAILED
9 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 DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED REAR DOOR WITH A APPX."1" ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDE OF REAR DOOR & FRONT DOOR WITH APPX "1/2".MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (STEAK,RICE,BEANS,CHICKEN,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC UTENSILS HANDLES IN A UPRIGHT POSITION.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE,RUST GRILL TABLE AND FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE.MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZER.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA,PREP AREA AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE NEAR 3- COMP SINK.

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

MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.

OCT 7
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE 1ST COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE 2ND COMPARTMENT SINK. OWNER SHOWED UP DURING INSPECTION AND CALLED THE PLUMBER AND WAS ABLE TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. NO MORE WASTE WATER BACKING UP. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

MISSING FLOOR TILE ON THE HALLWAY CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING COVER FOR THE EXHAUST FAN INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVER. DUST BUILD-UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS WITH CLEAN DRY POTS,PANS,FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.

SEP 15
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, WASHBOWL SINK OF THE WASHROOM AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT, AND MAINTAIN. DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE GRILL AND THE PASTOR SPIT MACHINE.

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REPAINT THE WALLS BY THE MOP SINK AND BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE FOR THE CLEAN UTENSIL

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY.

SEP 8
2014
FAILED
8 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

FOUND EXIT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER 1/4 GAP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DOOR AND BOTTOM PART OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

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

MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, WASHBOWL SINK OF THE WASHROOM AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT, AND MAINTAIN. DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE GRILL AND THE PASTOR SPIT MACHINE.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REPAINT THE WALLS BY THE MOP SINK AND BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE FOR THE CLEAN UTENSILS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY.

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

VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION ,NOT ON TOP OF THE CHOPPING BOARD AND PREP COOLER.

DEC 6
2013
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FRONT AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLESFROM REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

JAN 9
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.

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

LEAK ON NOZZLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM BROKEN/NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.

JAN 4
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 50.1F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEEF AT 49.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F. OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

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

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED BEEF RANGING IN TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 47.9F TO 49.2F. 2 QTS. SOUR CREAM AT 50.2F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER FRONT GRILL. SHELVING ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE WITH DIRT AND SPICE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

LEAK ON NOZZLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM BROKEN/NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.

MAR 13
2012
PASSED
4 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.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP.

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 ELEVATE THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR.

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.MUST SEAL RAW WOOD SHELF ABOVE 3COMPOR PAINT SO IT IS SMOTTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR HOLE AT BOTTOM OF WALL ABOVE COUVING. MUST ALSO REPAIR WALL AT CORNER OF HALLWAY ENTRANCE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST ALSO DECLUTTER REAR AREA BY REMOVING EXCESS CARDBOARD BOXES.

OCT 11
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. NEW VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS TIME. CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO HAVE ACCESS TO WASHROOM. CUSTOMER WASHROOMS ARE ONLY REQUIRED FOR ESTABLISHMENTS THAT SERVE LIQUOR.

OCT 4
2011
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINES WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE WITH PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO ICE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND ICE DISCARDED. MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND FAX REQUEST TO CDPH @ 312-742-4240 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN BY THIS INSPECTOR ON 10-4-10 FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #154542 NOT POSTED ANYWHERE ON PREMISES. TODAYS SUMMARY POSTED.

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-4-10 NOT CORRECTED. #34-FLOOR BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER WITH DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN. ALSO, ALL STORED ITEMS IN REAR CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED 6" OFF FLOOR. #35-WALLS AT REAR PREP TABLE AND ENTRANCE TO THE REAR PREP CRACKED WITH CHIPPING, PEELING PLASTER AND OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES. MUST REPAIR, SEAL AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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.FLOORS UNDER STORED BAGGED RICE/ONION WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND 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. WALL CAULKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BLACKENED WITH MOLD. MUST REPLACE.

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

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. THREADED NOZZLE ON STEAM TABLE HOT & COLD WATER NOZZLE MUST BE REMOVED AS NOT TO ATTACH HOSE TO NOZZLE.

OCT 6
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

VIOLATION REMAINS

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

VIOLATION REMAINS

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

VIOLATION REMAINS

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

VIOLATION REMAINS

OCT 4
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO ICE. ALL ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.

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. WALL CAULKING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK CRACKED, MOLDED IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR RICE BAGS. ALL STORAGE SHELVING THROUGH OUT REAR HALLWAY MUST CLEAN.

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. FLOOR BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER WITH DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN. ALSO, ALL STORED ITEMS IN REAR CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED 6" OFF FLOOR. ALL RICE BAGS STORED 6" ELEVATED OFF FLOOR AND FLOORS OF BOTH CLEANED AND ACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN.

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. WALLS AT REAR PREP TABLE AND ENTRANCE TO THE REAR PREP CRACKED WITH CHIPPING, PEELING PLASTER AND OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES. MUST REPAIR, SEAL AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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

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. LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK INTO BUCKET. MUST REPAIR.

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