JJ FISH.
5211 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 15 inspections. 30 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 142026PASSED1 violationDETAILS
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
APR 102026FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE 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.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN DRY STORAGE, IN CORNER IN OFFICE, UNDER STORAGE RACK NEAR FREEZER, AND BEHIND STORAGE RACK IN REAR NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
4-902.12 Inspector Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN POOR REPAIR, WITH BOTH RACKS ON FLOOR, OR WITH CRATE UNDER TO HOLD IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.
5-205.15 OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
5-501.115 OBSERVED STORAGE AREA AND ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, OR RETURNABLES LITTERED WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A MENTIONED AREAS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR, UNDER, BEHIND, AND ON TOP OF ALL HEAVY (COOKING, HOT HOLD, COLD HOLD, REFRIGERATION) EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
8-404.13 NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2626278 DATE 10/30/2025 THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: 38. OBSERVED FLY PAPER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN ABATE FLY ACTIVITY. 49. OBSERVED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER WITH BUILD UP OF RUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE. 55. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA UNDER SLIDING DOOR COOLER AND SHELVING, AROUND GREASE TRAP, AND UNDER ROLLING DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS BY DUE DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
APR 72026FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED NO HOT WATER AT RESTROOM HANDSINK AND FRONT HOT FOODS PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING REHEATING FOR HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS; FOOD HANDLERS PLACE IMPOPERLY REHEATED BEEF AT 130F INTO HOT HOLD UNIT. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE AND FOOD HANDLERS OF REHEATING FOR HOT HOLDING PROCEDURES OF IN HOUSE COOKED ITEM, MUST REHEAT FOOD ITEMS ON STOVE, GRIDDLE OR MICROWAVE TO 165 DEGREES F BEFORE PLACING IN HOT HOLDING FOR IN HOUSE ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE 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.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN DRY STORAGE, IN CORNER IN OFFICE, UNDER STORAGE RACK NEAR FREEZER, AND BEHIND STORAGE RACK IN REAR NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
NOTED MULTIPLE STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN POOR REPAIR WITH BOTH RACK ON FLOOR, OR WITH CRATE UNDER TO HOLD IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
OBSERVED STORAGE AREA AND ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, OR RETURNABLES LITTERED WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A MENTIONED AREAS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR, UNDER, BEHIND, AND ON TOP OF ALL HEAVY (COOKING, HOT HOLD, COLD HOLD, REFRIGERATION) EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2626278 DATE 10/30/2025 THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: 38. OBSERVED FLY PAPER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN ABATE FLY ACTIVITY. 49. OBSERVED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER WITH BUILD UP OF RUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE. 55. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA UNDER SLIDING DOOR COOLER AND SHELVING, AROUND GREASE TRAP, AND UNDER ROLLING DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS BY DUE DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 302025PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER WALLS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLY PAPER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN ABATE FLY ACTIVITY.
OBSERVED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER WITH BUILD UP OF RUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA UNDER SLIDING DOOR COOLER AND SHELVING, AROUND GREASE TRAP, AND UNDER ROLLING DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM WITH EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 42024PASS W/ CONDITIONS17 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (FISH AND CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FRONT PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN AND CONTAINER OF FLOUR BEING PLACED IN FORNT OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 69.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 NOT IN USE SO NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF INGREDIENTS.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AS IT SITS OVER A COLD PREP STATION
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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AUG 162023FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (FISH AND CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED FISH AT 46F, SHRIMP AT 68F, COOKED RICE AT 55F, AND BBQ SAUCES AND COCKTAIL SAUCES AT 75F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, EQUIPMENT AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, SINKS, AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE GRILL AND THE DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE DISH WASHING AREA AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2574396 ON 4/17/23 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE LOCATED INSIDE COOKING FRYERS AND UNDER GRILL AREA. 58 - OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
APR 172023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BY DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP AT HAND SINK AT END OF INSPECTION.
OBSERVED EXPIRED POTATO SALAD WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE 4/9/2023. OBSERVED COLESLAW AND PASTA SALAD PACKAGED WITH NO EXPIRATION DATE. PREPARED FOOD CAN BE HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. DAY OF PREPARATION COUNTS AS DAY 1. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS AT A COST OF $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE LOCATED INSIDE COOKING FRYERS AND UNDER GRILL AREA.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND GREASE AT VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 11/5/2021 REPORT #2537843 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATED. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS FROM 11/25/2022, REPORT #2567539. MANAGER HAD SUMMARY REPORT STORED IN BINDER. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 252022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP ON THE GASKETS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 11/5/2021 REPORT #2537843 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATED. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AT TODAYS INSPECTION 11/25/22. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 162022FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA, DISH AREA, AND UNISEX WASHROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES CAPABLE OF TAKING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD (FLOUR, SALT, ETC,). MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAP WRAPPED AROUND THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SURFACES THAT ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR THE SANITIZER (BLEACH) BEING USED FOR SANITIZING. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF A SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP ON THE GASKETS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE UNISEX WASHROOM DOOR LOCATED NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDED WITH TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING DOOR.
OBSERVED BASE COVING PEELING OFF THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REATTACH BASE COVING AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 11/5/2021 REPORT #2537843 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #56 (6-501.14) OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATED. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 11/5/21. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 52021PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATED. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
BSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 282021FAILED19 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS ITALIAN BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH, RICE ETC,.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE VOMIT KIT AND PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENS. INSTRCUETD TO PROVIDE PROCEDUR EAND VOMIT KIT WITHE THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOU DATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE PROPERLY SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSEVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE HAND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOE CITATION. COS.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN FRONT AND REAR REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND WHENEVER NEED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORE ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATED. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION#2300221 ON 0625/2019. #36 OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF INGREDIENTS. #40 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. #43 3-304.12 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOPS STORED IN THE ICE MACHINE AND ICE BIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND BIN IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. #53 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF INGREDIENTS.
2-402.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
3-304.12 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOPS STORED IN THE ICE MACHINE AND ICE BIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND BIN IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2243541 ON 12/14/18 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. 58 - PA 100-0367: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PROVIDED TO THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH A MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FISH BEING THAWED IN A CONTAINER OF ICE AND WATER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS.
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF INGREDIENTS.
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOPS STORED IN THE ICE MACHINE AND ICE BIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND BIN IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
THE DOOR TO THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE MAN'S WASHROOM DOOR.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2243541 ON 12/14/18 NOT CORRECTED: 56 - 6-304.11: **C** Mechanical- Ventilation MUST PROVIDE WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM, AND MAINTAIN. 57 - 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. 58 - PA 100-0367: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A PLATE USED AN A CIGARETTE ASHTRAY STORED ON A SHELF IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT AND NO ASHTRAYS SHOULD BE STORED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE ASHTRAY AT MY REQUEST. CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. FIRST VIOLATION. 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED UNFINISHED CEMENT ON THE FLOOR IN THE CUSTOMER AREA AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST SEAL WITH A HIGH GLOSS FINISH TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
MUST PROVIDE WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM, AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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