SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JARVIS GYROS.

BEAT. 41/100

1517 W JARVIS AVE · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 7, 2025 · passed

Failed 5 of 20 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
12 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
99
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Aug 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 7
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER TANK INSIDE REAR STORAGE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

A SINGLE BED WAS OBSERVED AT REAR STORAGE AREA WERE A REFRIGERATOR, SHELVES WITH SOME FOOD AND PERSONAL ITEMS ARE STORED AT THIS LOCATION.NO LIVING OR SLEEPING QUATERS LOCATED ON THE PREMISES OF RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE BED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

JAN 30
2025
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER TANK INSIDE REAR STORAGE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

A SINGLE BED WAS OBSERVED AT REAR STORAGE AREA WERE A REFRIGERATOR, SHELVES WITH SOME FOOD AND PERSONAL ITEMS ARE STORED AT THIS LOCATION.NO LIVING OR SLEEPING QUATERS LOCATED ON THE PREMISES OF RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE BED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-30-2024,REPORT#2588864 #47) 4-101.19: CHEST FREEZER LID COVER IN POOR REPAIR.REPAIR/REPLACE. #49) 4-602.13: GREASE ON WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #55) 6-201.12: GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #37)3-302.12: LABEL FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH A COMMON NAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

JAN 30
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 48F; SHREDDED LETTUCE AT TEMP 49.1F; RAW HAMBURGERS AT TEMP OF 49F TO 50F; HOT DOGS AT TEMP OF 50F; PIZZA PUFFS AT TEMP OF 49F; COOKED GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 48.9F. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 8, VALUE 50. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH A COMMON NAME

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

CHEST FREEZER LID COVER IN POOR REPAIR.REPAIR/REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE ON WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR HOLE ON WALL BEHIND PLASTIC BASEBOARD UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

JAN 11
2023
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 27
2021
PASSED
0 violations
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OCT 20
2021
FAILED
5 violations1 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. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER TO MNIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.

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

BROKEN LINER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AT INSIDE DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER, IN REAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-15-2020,REPORT#2356781 #47)4-501.11 NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55)6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING. #55) 6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES BY THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED

JAN 15
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010(A). CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE SPILL KIT FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND PROCEDURE. MISSING ITEMS INCLUDE EYE PROTECTION,BUCKET FOR CLEANING SOLUTION, SPRAY BOTTLE AND PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE SPILL KIT FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA AND PROCEDURE UPON THE NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OVER 40 MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER ON SHELVES WITH DRY FOOD AT THE REAR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE BATHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).

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

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING ESPECIALLY WHERE THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES BY THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST

FEB 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010(A) NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

PREMISES SERVES EGGS,HAMBURGERS. OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL FOOD BOTTLES CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME,ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SPLASH GUARD PRESENTLY INSTALLED BETWEEN MOP SINK AND PREP TABLE NOT HIGH ENOUGH TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION.SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SURFACE ABSORBENT. NEED TO REPLACE SAID SPLASH GUARDS SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS ARE TO BE USED FOR A DESIGNATED PURPOSE AND STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN PROPER CONCENTRATION

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN-USE/PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN GREASE FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BETWEEN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GRIMES ON FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE -

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. - -

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. -

FEB 21
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.MUST PROVIDE LABEL TO READY TO EAT FOOD IN COOLERS

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

RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER BY THE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE SMALL WHITE COOLER AT FRONT AREA BY THE WINDOW BROKEN REPAIRED OVER AND OVER WITH TAPE.SURFACE ROUGH AND NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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

REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FAUCET AT JOINT IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

JAN 20
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED KNIVES STORED IN SEAM BETWEEN SERVICE REFRIGERATOR AND STEAM TABLE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE KNIVES IN AN APPROVED KNIFE RACK.

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

SHELVING UNDER WORK PREP TABLE SURFACE MARRED AND WEARING AWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

INTERIOR OF CABINET OF DEEP FAT FRYER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN CABINET

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HOT LINE HOOD AND SCREENS ABOVE GRILL AND FRYERS ARE GREASY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD AND SCREENS.

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

NOTED CLUTTER NEXT TO THE REFRIGERATORS AT THE REAR STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

APR 8
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHTS IN DINING AREA AND ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

APR 5
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 APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLWING AREAS; ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE CASH REGISTER (CORNERS), BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR ALONG THE WALLBASE, AND IN THE MANAGER'S OFFICE ALONG WALLBASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP. OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER LOCATED IN THE MANAGER'S OFFICE. ALSO, RUST ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. WALL WHERE EXPOSED HANDSINK IS LOCATED HAS FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO, HOOD HAS GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING LIGHTS IN DINING AREA AND ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3-COMP SINK ,AND AT SAME SINK, LEAKY FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

APR 1
2016
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 50.1F HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. COOLER TAGGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE USING COOLER UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS IN THE ABOVE-MENTIONED PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 3 LBS OF STEAK, 53.9F, VALUED AT $20, 2 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES, 55.1F, VALUED AT $5, 1 LBS OF MAYONAISE, 55.3F, VALUED AT $3. MANAGER VOLUTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW. FACILITY HAS ANOTHER PREP COOLER IN THE SAME AREA, THAT IS HOLDING TEMP AT 36.7. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLWING AREAS; ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE CASH REGISTER (CORNERS), BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR ALONG THE WALLBASE, AND IN THE MANAGER'S OFFICE ALONG WALLBASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP. OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER LOCATED IN THE MANAGER'S OFFICE. ALSO, RUST ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. WALL WHERE EXPOSED HANDSINK IS LOCATED HAS FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO, HOOD HAS GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING LIGHTS IN DINING AREA AND ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3-COMP SINK ,AND AT SAME SINK, LEAKY FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

AUG 24
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER DOOR LINER IS BROKEN, PARTIALLY EXPOSED INSULATION(ALL FOOD IS PROTECTED)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIAL AND SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL OR REPLACE DOOR LINER.

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

DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING FAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

END CAPS IS NEEDED AT LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP/DINING AREA.

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

STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

AUG 7
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN.

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

FOUND FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN.

FEB 20
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

RESTROOM EXHAUST NOT WORKING.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.

SEP 19
2013
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 10
2013
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:SLICE ITALIAN BEEF STORED INSIDE THE REAR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 56.6F TO 56.8F. COOLER MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 41.5F FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUND #5,VALUE $20.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE:CONTAINERS,UTENSILS, GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS AND FOOD BAGS,AS I WAS WAITING IN LINE TO INTRODUCING MYSELF,OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS IN BETWEEN TASK,INCLUDING HANDLING MONEY, DUE TO EXPOSED HAND SINK WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE. NO SOAP PROVIDE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM. EXPOSED HAND SINK WAS CLEARED AND SOAP PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-7-2012,REPORT #1234494 #38- MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. #35-SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPE AT CEILING AT SAME AREA. #35-PROVIDE END CAPS FOR ALL TUBE LIGHT SHIELD. TODAY OBSERVED MOP SINK INSTALLED HOWEVER NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED . HOLES WERE SEALED WITH CARDBOARD AND TAPES WHICH PRESENTLY ARE DIRTY AND COMING OFF FROM HOLES.SOME OTHER HOLES ARE NOT SEALED. LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ARE MISSING AND LIGHT SHIELD NOT PROVIDED AT LIGHT ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

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

NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN MOP SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND ABSORBENT SURFACE. BLACK SLIME AND BROKEN CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND WASHBOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE APPLICATION OF THE CAULKING.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SEP 13
2012
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT RAW WOOD PANEL AT THE FRONT STAND ,IN FRONT OF COCA-COLA REFRIGERATOR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(UNIT HAS A BUILD-UP RUST). A DOOR KNOB WAS REMOVED FROM DOOR.REPAIR HOLE AT REAR DOOR, OR REPLACE DOOR KNOB.REMOVE PAPER FROM HOLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL OBSERVED MISSING COVER AT WATER TANK BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL, INSTUCTED TO REPLACE. REPAIR INTERIOR LINER OF TOP LID OF CHEST FREEZER,BROKEN AND HAS EXPOSED INSULATION

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

CLAEN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,BOTTOM PART,DUST BUILD-UP

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

SEAL PLASTIC BASE BOARD WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PROVIDE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.

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

CLEAN OR REPLACE CEILING TILES AT REAR FRONT STORAGE AREA,STAINED. SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPE AT CEILING AT SAME AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE, ALSO PROVIDE END CAPS FOR ALL TUBE LIGHT SHIELD.

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

INSTALL A MOP SINK UNDER THE CITY WATER PRESSURE AND FOLLOW CITY PLUMBING CODE. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. EXPOSED HAND SINK SLOWLY DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

MUST REMOVE ALL TOOLS,PAINT CONTAINERS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM SHELVES STORED WITH FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS,REAR STORAGE,NON-FOOD MUST BE STORED SEPARATE FROM FOOD.

AUG 7
2012
PASSED
13 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT RAW WOOD PANEL AT THE FRONT STAND ,IN FRONT OF COCA-COLA REFRIGERATOR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

A DOOR KNOB WAS REMOVED FROM DOOR.REPAIR HOLE AT REAR DOOR, OR REPLACE DOOR KNOB.REMOVE PAPER FROM HOLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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

OBSERVED MISSING COVER AT WATER TANK BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL, INSTUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(UNIT HAS A BUILD-UP RUST).

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

REPAIR INTERIOR LINER OF TOP LID OF CHEST FREEZER,BROKEN AND HAS EXPOSED INSULATION

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

CLAEN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,BOTTOM PART,DUST BUILD-UP

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

SEAL PLASTIC BASE BOARD WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PROVIDE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.

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

CLEAN OR REPLACE CEILING TILES AT REAR FRONT STORAGE AREA,STAINED. SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPE AT CEILING AT SAME AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE, ALSO PROVIDE END CAPS FOR ALL TUBE LIGHT SHIELD.

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

EXPOSED HAND SINK SLOWLY DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

INSTALL A MOP SINK UNDER THE CITY WATER PRESSURE AND FOLLOW CITY PLUMBING CODE. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

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

MUST REMOVE ALL TOOLS,PAINT CONTAINERS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM SHELVES STORED WITH FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS,REAR STORAGE,NON-FOOD MUST BE STORED SEPARATE FROM FOOD.

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 →

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