SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JOHNNY'S BEEF & GYROS.

YOUR CALL. 62/100

2300 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 11, 2025 · passed

11 of 16 inspections passed, 4 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
11 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
78
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jul 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 11
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED REACH IN/DRAWER COOLER UNDER GRILL TO BE WITHOUT A THERMOMETER PRESENT TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PRIVIDE A THERMOMETER TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE COOLER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SIDES OF ICE MACHINE TO HAVE BUILD UP ON SIDES NEXT TO DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERNAL ICE MACHINE FROM BUILD UP OF HARD WATER AND MINERAL DEPOSITS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT HOT WATER HANDLE OF CUSTOMER BATHROOM WHEN HOT WATER IS TURNED ON AND IN USE. OBSERVED LEAK FROM BENT FAUCET OF SINGLE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA LOCATED NEXT TO THE EXIT AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE BOTH SINKS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN FREEZER TO HAVE ONE LIGHT BULB NOT FUNCTIONAL AND THE OTHER LIGHT TO BE VERY DIM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LIGHT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.

MAR 11
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON REAR STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE DEEP FRYERS AND ON SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE ENCRUSTED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 20
2023
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE OR REMIND CONSUMERS OF SPECIFIC ITEMS SUCH AS FRIED EGG TOPPING FOR BURGERS THAT MAY BE UNDERCOOKED. MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR POSTED MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OPEN TWO INCH GAP ALONG DOOR THRESHOLD OF THE ADJACENT BUSINESS WITH THE BUSINESS DOOR LOCATED IN A SHARED HALLWAY TO A SHARED BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING RODENT PROOF STRIP ON THE DOOR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER THE COOKS LINE STEAM TABLE. MUST SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT THE WALL MOUNTED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPAIR.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT SUCH AS RAW WOOD PLANKS ETC. MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.---MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS SURROUNDING THE FLOOR AROUND THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP.---NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS (2) AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AT FREEZER ENTRANCE.----FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

NOV 23
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED GAS LINES IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER NEED TO BE FREE FROM DUST, AND THE SURFACE MUST BE MAINTAINED CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 30
2020
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR FRONT PANEL AT ICE BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

UNKNOWN PIPES ABOVE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER MUST BE ENCASED IN BASEMENT AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OR RELOCATE SAID FREEZER

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

CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ,PIPE IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER BY HANDWASHING SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BRICK WALLS IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL HOLES, CRACKS, OPENINGS ON CEILING AT SAME STORAGE AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. SOME AREA OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA HAS CRACKED CEMENT FLOORS. REPAIR WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE MATERIAL MISSING FLOOR TILES INFRONT OF SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR UNDER RED MAT,REPLACE

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OCT 11
2019
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON REAR STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH SHELVING, AND FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JUL 5
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE CLEAN-UP OR DIARRHEAL PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOWED WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON MENUS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON REAR STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR VENTS IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OD CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MUST MAINTAIN.

DEC 1
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT FROM INTERIOR OF MOP SINK. ALSO, CLEAN GREASE FROM TOP OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS.

MAR 29
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT, GREASE AND UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT, ALSO FOUL ODOR PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

MAR 21
2017
FAILED
10 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1770558, DATED 5/17/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #35; MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,HOOD AND FILTERS,CEILING VENTS,LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE 1- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP ON CAULK AT MOPSINK. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN TAKING FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND PUT IN A FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, RE-CAULK AROUND THE HAND SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO THE DINING ROOM. MAINTAIN ALL.

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP NOT CLEAN (NOT EXCESSIVE). EXTEIOR OF ICE MACHINE HAS CALCIUM BUILD-UP. LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR. INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN FRONT PREP NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT, GREASE AND UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT, ALSO FOUL ODOR PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

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

MUST DETAIL FLOORS (CORNERS) THROUGHOUT PREMISES, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT, AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT, AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

MUST REPAIR STOPPER IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR AROUND THE 1-COMP SINK NEXT TO THE WALK IN FREEZER, AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 17
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,STEAM TABLE,MOP SINK BASIN,FRYER CABINETS,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,TOILET IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER PREP TABLE,FLOOR VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,HOOD AND FILTERS,CEILING VENTS,LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE 1- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP ON CAULK AT MOPSINK

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

Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND LEAKY PIPE AT CUSTOMERS TOILETROOM.

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

spector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 10
2016
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PUSH THE GARBAGE CAN WITH GLOVES ON THEN CONTINUED TO HANDLE RAW GROUND BEEF AND PATTIE THEM OUT TO HAMBURGERS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS .ALSO ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER ENTERED INTO REAR PREP AREA FROM OUTSIDE BACK DOOR AND CAME TO FRONT PREP AREA AND PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND HANDLED COOKING UTENSILS AT GRILL WITHOUT WASH HANDS.ALSO ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER PULLED OUT HIS WALLET FROM BACK POCKET WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON AND THEN PUT IT BACK THEN REMOVED BUNS FROM GRILL AND PUT ON PAPER TO MAKE SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED BOTH OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN GNAWED ON IN BOTH CORNERS OF BOTH DUMPSTERS LEAVING THEM NOT RODENT PROOF.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,STEAM TABLE,MOP SINK BASIN,FRYER CABINETS,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,TOILET IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER PREP TABLE,FLOOR VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,HOOD AND FILTERS,CEILING VENTS,LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE 1- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP ON CAULK AT MOPSINK.

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

MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND LEAKY PIPE AT CUSTOMERS TOILETROOM.

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

MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 19
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED SMALL REACH IN COOLER IN REAR CONTAINING TO GO DRESSINGS AND SODA UNCLEAN ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER SODA MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAITNAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CABINETS.

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

OBSERVED LIGHTS IN BASEMENT NOT SHEILDED. SHEILD AND MAINTAIN LIGHTS IN BASEMENT.

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

OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP WITH LEAK. REPAIR HANDLE SO THAT IT IS FULLY FUNCTIONING AT ALL TIMES AND NO LEAKING CONDITION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NOT ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES.

JUN 12
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE PALLET INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE BASEMENT HALLWAY GOING TO THE WASHROOM.

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

WALLS AND CEILING IN BOTH WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP BOX IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 5
2014
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility Condition
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

TWO EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT, WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER. WATER TMPERATURE AT 69.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER. (3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK, MOP SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM, IST FLOOR WITH HOT RUNNING WATER). CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-030.

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

ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE PALLET INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE BASEMENT HALLWAY GOING TO THE WASHROOM.

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

WALLS AND CEILING IN BOTH WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP BOX IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 29
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXTERIOR GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS IN BASEMENT LEFT SIDE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES, OPEN SEAMS AT WASH BASIN. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.

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

BROKEN HOT HANDLE ON LEFT SIDE BASEMENT WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST REPLACE.

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