SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JAM N' HONEY.

BEAT. 38/100

958 W WEBSTER AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 18, 2025 · passed

Failed 7 of 27 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
27
10 passed · 10 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
142
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jun 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 18
2025
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS AND BOXES OF VEGETABLES STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES.

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

OBSERVED FOOD BINS OF POTATOES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED THE GASKET TORN ON THE SINGLE DOOR COOLER AT THE WAFFLE/TOAST PREP STATION AT REAR AT NORTH END OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN/DAMAGED GASKET.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED VARIOUS RECENTLY EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR VARIOUS EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER WITH RECENTLY EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING, AS WELL AS ENSURING ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MAINTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAY 10
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILEE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES STORAGE AREA TO STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

AUG 3
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE BASEMENT "PEPSI" COOLER WHERE DAIRY IS STORED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

-POOLING WATER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAINED DRY.----MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR COVER OVER THE OPEN HOLE/UNUSED DRAIN ON THE COOKS LINE.

JUL 28
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SOME INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR TEMPERATURE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN @ 49.6F, COOKED EGGS @ 44.6F, BEEF @ 45.9F, SHRIMP @ 48.4F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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

COOKS LINE COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED AT 50.7F WITH FOOD SUCH AS SHRIMP AT 48.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE BASEMENT "PEPSI" COOLER WHERE DAIRY IS STORED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

IN-USE SODA GUN AT THE SERVER STATION MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER, NOT HANGING INSIDE A BASIN OF THE ADJACENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.----COOKS LINE KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

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

MUST NOT STORE PANS AND UTENSILS ON THE TOP OF THE WALK-IN COOLER BETWEEN CEILING AND COOLER.

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

ALL STORED ITEMS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT STAIRS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER, MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK FROM PIPING AT THE BASEMENT HVAC SYSTEM ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE BASEMENT PREP HAND WASHING SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DAMAGED CEILING WITH HOLE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND SPRAYER ARM. SPRAYER ARM PROTRUDING INTO THE BROKEN CEILING. MUST SEAL OPENING, REMOVE PROTRUDING SPRAYER ARM TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.----OPEN HOLE IN THE WALL HALLWAY OF THE BASEMENT ACROSS FROM THE STORED TOGO CONTAINERS.----POOLING WATER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAINED DRY.----MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR COVER OVER THE OPEN HOLE/UNUSED DRAIN ON THE COOKS LINE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

FEB 23
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

POTATOES UNIT INSTALLED AT RAW WOOD COLUMN IN BASEMENT SURFACE IS NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

PRESENTLY FOOD HANDLER TRAINNING CERTIFICATE AREA EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE.

show all 27 inspections →
FEB 4
2022
FAILED
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-601.11(A) OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH BLACK PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND TOUCHING THE ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NEED TO LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAMESTORED BY THE NORTH WALL OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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 MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE OF DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BY THE TOASTER UNIT. REPAIR/REPLACE

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

POTATOES UNIT INSTALLED AT RAW WOOD COLUMN IN BASEMENT SURFACE IS NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

PRESENTLY FOOD HANDLER TRAINNING CERTIFICATE AREA EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

FOUND NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. NO CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO RECORDS RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS AND TESTING AT COVERED LOCATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED

JUN 9
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST HAVE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY INCORRECT ON MENUS. REMINDER STATEMENT NEEDS TO BE LINKS WITH A DISCLOSURE DIRECTLY TO THE ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. ALSO ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER NEED TO STATE THAT THEY ARE IE, BURGERS COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

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

OBSERVED SMALL 1 DOOR COOLER ON COOKING LINE AT 53F. NO TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS FOUND WITHIN THE COOLER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2369857 DATED 4/29/2020 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION #58 ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE IN NEED OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED

APR 29
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 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. -

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,BOILED SHREDDED POTATOES,ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS, HAMBURGERS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,

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

CORRODE BASE OF CAN OPENER AND CAN OPENER BLADE IS RUSTY AND GRIME BUILD-UP,REPLACE BASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE BLADE

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

BROKEN LID LINERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM STOVE AND AT SMALL PREP COOLER (NORTH WALL) BY THE GRILL. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED PREMISES USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUCE READING 194F; HOWEVER NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR,STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005

MINORSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED RUSTED GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT PREP AREA UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO PAINT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LIDS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL BRICKS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE. WOOD CEILING NOT CLEANABLE BROKEN,OPEN GAPS WITH DEBRIS ON TOP SODA BOXES,DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS,ON TOP PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF SPICES,MUST PROVIDE A EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT WERE FOOD AND FOOD ITEMS AREA STORED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE.THREE CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE ONLY ONE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

APR 22
2020
FAILED
18 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

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. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. -

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AND PANELS. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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,BOILED SHREDDED POTATOES,ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS, HAMBURGERS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, -

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ONCE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER,REMOVED FOOD MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

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.

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

CORRODE BASE OF CAN OPENER AND CAN OPENER BLADE IS RUSTY AND GRIME BUILD-UP,REPLACE BASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE BLADE

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

BROKEN LID LINERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM STOVE AND AT SMALL PREP COOLER (NORTH WALL) BY THE GRILL. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED PREMISES USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUCE READING 194F; HOWEVER NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR,STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED -

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND 1-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP. ALSO, REPAIR STRIPPED MIDDLE KNOB ON 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOT ABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR KNOW THE LOCATION. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(C) OUT C 01/21/2020 NOTED RUSTED GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT PREP AREA UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO PAINT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LIDS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL BRICKS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE. WOOD CEILING NOT CLEANABLE BROKEN,OPEN GAPS WITH DEBRIS ON TOP SODA BOXES,DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS,ON TOP PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF SPICES,MUST PROVIDE A EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT WERE FOOD AND FOOD ITEMS AREA STORED. BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR BETWEEN PREP AND STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.REPAIR SMOOTHLY AND CLEANABLE. BASE OF WALLS(SAME STORAGE AREA) ARE BROKEN REPAIR. WATER ON FLOOR BY THE HOT WATER TANKS IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLEAN,KEEP DRY AND REPAIR ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ICE ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.REMOVE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE.THREE CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE ONLY ONE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

OCT 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF HOT OR COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND 1-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP. ALSO, REPAIR STRIPPED MIDDLE KNOB ON 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING & WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JAN 10
2018
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABEL INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

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

OBSERVED DIRTH AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ON REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES ON BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW ON BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

JUL 12
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE/REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE TOASTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN DUST/DIRT FROM MOUNTED KNIFE RACK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST FROM CEILING AND WALL VENT THROUGHOUT. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND SERVER STATION AREAS. CLEAN DIST FROM VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN FRONT AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ELECTRICAL /COMPUTER ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

JUL 11
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT, NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY. FINAL RINSE ONLY REACHED 156F, NOT 180F AS REQUIRED. MACHINE TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUED USE OF MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED. USE 3-COMP SINK NEARBY INSTEAD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; EGGS, CHICKEN, PORK, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

MUST REPLACE/REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE TOASTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN DUST/DIRT FROM MOUNTED KNIFE RACK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST FROM CEILING AND WALL VENT THROUGHOUT. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND SERVER STATION AREAS. CLEAN DIST FROM VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN FRONT AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ELECTRICAL /COMPUTER ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

DEC 16
2016
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 3
2016
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1771015 5/18/16 NOT CORRECTED#34-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN MIDDLE OF FLOOR LEADING TO 3- COMP SINK ON 1ST FL. AND DAMAGED WOOD FLOORING IN DINING AREA.#35-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 1ST FL. 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR COFFEE 3- DOOR COOLER

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN TOP OF PREP COOLER IN COFFEE AREA,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS,FRYER CABINET

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA

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

Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL AND REPAIR ALL GAPS,HOLES,DAMAGED WALLS & CRACKS IN AND IN BETWEEN WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA AND BAR AREA.

OCT 27
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.OBSERVED A EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SLIMY YELLOW AND BLACK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES 1- CRAWLING ON WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK IN 1ST FL.BAR AREA,IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA APPX.19 OR MORE-UNDERNEATH SPLASH GUARD OF DISH MACHINE,UNDER SIDE OF LEDGES OF ALL PREP TABLES,ON WALLS NEAR DISH STORAGE SHELF,UPPER WALL NEAR CEILING,INSIDE OF WALL ELECTRICAL BOX NEAR DUMP WAITER,UNDER GREASE TRAP AT BASEMENT 3- COMP SINK.ALSO SEVERAL DEAD ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/27/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1771015 5/18/16 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN BAR AREA.#34-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN MIDDLE OF FLOOR LEADING TO 3- COMP SINK ON 1ST FL. AND DAMAGED WOOD FLOORING IN DINING AREA.#35-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR COFFEE AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 1ST FL. 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR COFFEE 3- DOOR COOLER.

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

MUST CLEAN TOP OF PREP COOLER IN COFFEE AREA,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS,FRYER CABINET.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.

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

MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,HOLES & CRACKS IN AND IN BETWEEN WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA AND BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR BAR AREA,MISSING WALL OUTLET UNDER 3- COMP SINK IN BAR AREA.

MAY 18
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TOPSIDE INTERIOR PANEL ON LID OF WAFFLE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL 1ST FL. PREP AREA 1 & 2 DOOR COOLERS AND DRAWER COOLER AT GRILL,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN BAR AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,BUILD UP ON DISH RACKS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN MIDDLE OF FLOOR LEADING TO 3- COMP SINK ON 1ST FL. AND DAMAGED WOOD FLOORING IN DINING AREA UNDER TABLES.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE HAND RAIL LEADING TO BASEMENT,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,DAMAGED CEILING & WALL & HOLES IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR COFFEE AREA,DAMAGED WALL OUTLET NEAR 3- COMP SINK ON 1ST FL.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR WINDOW IN WAIT STATION/BAR AREA & HALLWAY LANDING TO BASEMENT AND CEILING IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS

MAY 11
2016
FAILED
7 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX.30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN 2- BOXES OF POTATOES,ON WALLS,PIPES,CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND POP STORAGE AREA.ALSO FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND ALL GLASS SLIDING WINDOW DOORS HAS A APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM AND CENTER .MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING .RCOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/11/16 AND REMOVE ROTTEN OR DAMAGED POTATOES FROM PREMISE.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TOPSIDE INTERIOR PANEL ON LID OF WAFFLE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL 1ST FL. PREP AREA 1 & 2 DOOR COOLERS AND DRAWER COOLER AT GRILL,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN BAR AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,BUILD UP ON DISH RACKS.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN MIDDLE OF FLOOR LEADING TO 3- COMP SINK ON 1ST FL. AND DAMAGED WOOD FLOORING IN DINING AREA UNDER TABLES.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE HAND RAIL LEADING TO BASEMENT,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,DAMAGED CEILING & WALL & HOLES IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR COFFEE AREA,DAMAGED WALL OUTLET NEAR 3- COMP SINK ON 1ST FL.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR WINDOW IN WAIT STATION/BAR AREA & HALLWAY LANDING TO BASEMENT AND CEILING IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.

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

MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

AUG 6
2015
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 27
2015
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED : HEAVY LEAK ON THE MOP SINK BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK FROM REPORT DATED 8/13/14. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND REPLACE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOPSINK. MAINTAIN IN A WORKING CONDITION.

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

OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITHCEN AND A LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS SO THERE IS NO LEAKING CONDITION.

AUG 13
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. EGGS AT 58.3F TO 60.0F INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 39.0F. SOUP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT 106F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE. WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40.0F. MANAGER DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $28.00 TOTAL 2 DOZEN EGGS AND 4 GALLONS OF SOUP. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

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

ALL CLEAN SINGLE UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS,BOWLS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CHOPPING BOARD OR REPLACE.

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

HEAVY LEAK ON THE MOP SINK BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

DEC 2
2013
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 22
2013
FAILED
7 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 OVER 30 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT POTATO AND ONION STORAGE AREA, ON WALLS AND WATER TANKS NEXT TO STORED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR SMALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, REMOVE INFESTED DRY FOODS, POOLING LIQUID ON FLOOR TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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

PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE COOKS COOLER CRACKED/CHIPPED AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. ALL FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION. FRY SLICER MOUNTED TO WOODEN POST IN NON-FOOD PREPARATION AREA OF BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT REMOVED.

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

CRACKED/BROKEN ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

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

DAMAGED CEMENT BASEMENT FLOOR AT POTATO AND ONION DRY STORAGE AREA WITH POOLING WATER AND POOLING WATER ALONG WALL OF SAME AREA. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER REPAIR DIVOT IN CEMENT TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR SERVER STATION AREA. MUST REPLACE. MUST INSTALL A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AND BASEMENT BAG IN BOX SODA/FOOD COOLER AREA.

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

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN SERVER STATION FOOD PREP AREAS.

JUN 13
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS ITALIAN OMELET, GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES, EGGS FLORENTINE ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012. CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AT 09:55AM.

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN THE COOLERS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT.

JUL 23
2012
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 18
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED REACH-IN PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.1F. THE UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT USE THE COOLER UNTIL THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED EGGS ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER AT 74.1F, HAMBURGERS AT 44.2F, CHORIZO AT 48.0F, SAUSAGE AT 51.8F, COOKED SPINACH AT 48.7F, EGG WHITES AT 51.8F, EGG YOLKS AT 49.1F, COOKED ONIONS AT 46.2F, CHEESES AT 48.7F, HAM AT 44.0F, CANADIAN BACON AT 52.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF FOOD WORTH $250. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND BAR WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDSINKS AND BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE STOCKED AT ALL HANDSINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

SERIOUSPest Activity
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6/13/11 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. SUMMARY REPORT WAS STORED IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

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

MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED IN ALL BASEMENT COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 13
2011
PASSED
0 violations

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

NEARBY IN LINCOLN PARK