JIM'S ORIGINAL.

Chicago Health Dept

1250 S UNION AVE · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).

31 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
31
VIOLATIONS
73
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 21
2026
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 30
2026
PASS 2 violations
Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CARDBOARD BEING ON FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOT, NON ABSORBANT AND EASILY CLEANABLE

OCT 14
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Minor Pest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2624791 ON 10/2/25 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 10 LIVE HOUSE FLIES AND 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 2
2025
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX. 12 LIVE HOUSE FLIES AND 30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, BOXES OF STOCK, AND FLYING AROUND IN THE FOOD PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAR 17
2025
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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JAN 7
2025
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 23
2024
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS OF THE CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 17
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, HOT DOGS, HAMBURGERS ,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS OF THE CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 5
2023
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR TRUE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND OLD ONION DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE ONION STORAGE CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND DIRT INSIDE THE CREVICES OF THE FLOOR MATS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. FOUND DIRT BUILD-UP IN THE WINDOW SEALS AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

SEP 20
2022
PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE OIL TANK CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED NUMEROUS CRATES STACKED OUTSIDE BY OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECCESARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.

NOV 17
2021
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 13
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN FACILITY. (SUMMARY POSTED DATED 2/8/21, MOST RECENT INSPECTION WAS 7/6/21.) INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED WITH TODAY'S SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

JUL 6
2021
FAIL 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2484596 CONDUCTED ON 2/8/2021: #16 - 4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #39 - 3-307.11: OBSERVED BINS OF SLICED ONIONS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOOD ITEMS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION. #47 - 4-101.19: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE ONION CUTTER IS LOCATED AND USED AS FLOOR LINER IN STAFF STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. #48 - 4-301.12: NOTED ONLY A SPRAYER AT THE 1 of 3 COMPARTMENTS TO THE 3-COMP COMP WAREWASHING SINK. THE 1ST AND 2ND COMPARTMENTS HAVE A MOUNTED SINK FAUCET THAT ONLY EXTENDS TO THOSE TWO SINKS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST A CONTINUOUS FLOW OF WATER INTO ALL COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE SINK FAUCET FOR 3RD COMPARTMENT AND INSTALL ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURING REQUIREMENTS. MUST CORRECT ALL PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.

FEB 8
2021
PASS 7 violations
Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLER UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BINS OF SLICED ONIONS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOOD ITEMS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE ONION CUTTER IS LOCATED AND USED AS FLOOR LINER IN STAFF STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Documentation & Training
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED ONLY A SPRAYER AT THE 1 of 3 COMPARTMENTS TO THE 3-COMP COMP WAREWASHING SINK. THE 1ST AND 2ND COMPARTMENTS HAVE A MOUNTED SINK FAUCET THAT ONLY EXTENDS TO THOSE TWO SINKS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST A CONTINUOUS FLOW OF WATER INTO ALL COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE SINK FAUCET FOR 3RD COMPARTMENT AND INSTALL ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURING REQUIREMENTS.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON TABLETOP ONION CUTTER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN UNIT AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

JUL 15
2020
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 5
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON HAND AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MAR 25
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON HAND AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE GRILLING AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES WHERE NEEDED IN STORAGE AREA AND SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN AREA OF THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF ONE GRILL IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE GRILL WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN WHERE NEEDED.

FEB 22
2018
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DISCONTINUE USING SODA CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN COOLERS AND THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTALL PROPER RACKS FOR FOOD STORAGE. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRONT STEAM TABLE, AND CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

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

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM WALLS NEXT TO STEAM TABLE IN FRONT PREP, AND CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD WHERE FRYER IS LOCATED.

OCT 25
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Serious Sanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. MANAGER CORRECT VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

OBSERVED DEBRIS IN BOTH LIGHT SHIELDS, DIRECTLY ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDERNEATH WASH SINK, AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IT ALL THE TIME. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE, IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

NOV 29
2016
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK WITH WORN AND UNCLEAN SURFACE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT WALL.

APR 8
2016
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR. REMOVE PEELING PAINT.

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

LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME

NOV 10
2015
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, WHITE PANEL IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, MOP SINK, AND LOWER EXTERIOR SECTIONS(BASINS) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS).

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

SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE AT NORTH REAR ENTRY/EXIT DOOR. CLEAN STAINS AND DIRT FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR ONION STORAGE AREA, ABOVE AND BELOW ALL SINKS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN ALL DEBRIS, GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT CILING VENT NEAR NORTH ENTRY/EXIT DOOR.

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

REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT IN REAR ONION STOORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE IMPROPERLY, MUST STORE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF MACHINE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

FEB 28
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Serious Other
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. (BEEF/PORK)SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING RACKS,PREP TABLES AND BEHIND COOK LINE.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM AROUND EXIT DOORS AND IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

FEB 19
2014
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE ON THE GROUND BETWEEN THE TWO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES. ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM THE LEFT RECEPTACLE AND GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE, PROPERLY CLOSE ALL GARBAGE CAN LIDS AND REMOVE EXCESS GREASE FROM EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING RACKS,PREP TABLES AND BEHIND COOK LINE.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM AROUND EXIT DOORS AND IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

NOV 15
2013
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE OR REPAIR WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND UNDERNEATH GRILLS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

DEC 4
2012
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3COMP SINK IN THE REAR. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER 3COMP SINK TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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

MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED VENT COVERS ABOVE THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.

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

MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES (I.E.,EMPLOYEE SHOES).

NOV 9
2011
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
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. THE ICE MACHINE DOOR INTERIOR IS DIRTY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation
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. THE FLOORS HAVE SOME DAMAGED SPOTS UNDER THE FRYERS AND BY THE ICE MACHINE, RESEAL DAMAGED FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation
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. CLEAN AND RESEAL THE LOOSE CEILING TILE IN THE NORTH COUNTER AREA.

DEC 15
2010
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND SOME UNECESSARY CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES.(SHOVEL,BROOMS,ETC.)REAR OF PREMISES NEEDS ORDER AND CLEANING.

DEC 13
2010
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 1
2010
PASS · 0 violations
APR 6
2010
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
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. THE FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER HAVE SOME DIRTY BUILDUP ON THEM WHICH WAS WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT THIS TIME.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. THE ICE SCOOP HANDLE WAS FOUND IN THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND WAS PUT BACK INTO THE INTERNAL HOLDER AT THIS TIME.

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