John's Drive in

Chicago Health Dept

5900 S ASHLAND AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 2 critical violations noted.

31 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

158

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

Inspection history

APR 9

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site, No certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( eggs, ham, potatoes...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

Bare hand contact with ready-to eat foods. Observed a cook assembling a sandwich by grabbing Bread, sliced tomatoes, cheese and lettuce with bare hands. Instructed manager not to handle ready-to-eat foods with bare hands. Priority volitation 7-38-010.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Shelves cooking equipment through facility not clean, food debris and grease build-up noted. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Nylon sheets covering sections in prep kitchen ceiling, card board used as a barrier between 3-comp and rear storage. Instructed to provide proper surfaces and maintain.

MAY 23

2025

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND ONE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINER WITH NAME OF PRODUCT STORED INSIDE OF CONTAINER.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LIGHT AT BOTTOM AREA OF REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER, GRILL AND PREP TABLE IN FRONT COOKING AREA. OBSERVED RUST AT BOTTOM OF REAR PREP TABLE; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR AREA; ODOR NOTED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREA IN CORNER AREAS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING FANS AND VENT IN DINING AREA; INTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEE OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

AUG 19

2024

PASS 9 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONTACT PAPER ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID & DOOR GASKETS ON CHEST FREEZER AND WORN GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,UNUSED COOLERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LEGS & WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,MOPSINK BASIN,3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS,UNDERSIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,TABLES & SERVICE COUNTER IN DINING AREA,UNUSED ICE MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,LEAKY PIPE AND FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND DISH STORAGE RACK,LOOSE WOOD PANEL ON CEILING ABOVE REAR REACH IN COOLER,DAMAGED WALL BEHIND AND UNDER 3- COMP SINK,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND CRACKS IN WALLS ,SERVICE COUNTER AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16: MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING OVER DISH STORAGE RACK

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER,DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS, CEILINGS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ENTRY HALLWAY,IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 8

2024

FAIL 15 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Facility Condition

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER ON MENU BOARD AT WINDOW OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTANIERS (SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 6- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL AT HAND SINK,ON FLOOR AMONGST EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELF IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ON ALL SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/8/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANATIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT& LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA & LID OF CHEST FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONTACT PAPER ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID & DOOR GASKETS ON CHEST FREEZER AND WORN GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,UNUSED COOLERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LEGS & WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,MOPSINK BASIN,3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS,UNDERSIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,TABLES & SERVICE COUNTER IN DINING AREA,UNUSED ICE MACHINE.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM CHEST FREEZER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,LEAKY PIPE AND FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND DISH STORAGE RACK,LOOSE WOOD PANEL ON CEILING ABOVE REAR REACH IN COOLER,DAMAGED WALL BEHIND AND UNDER 3- COMP SINK,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND CRACKS IN WALLS ,SERVICE COUNTER AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING OVER DISH STORAGE RACK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER,DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS, CEILINGS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ENTRY HALLWAY,IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2573136 3/24/23 NOT CORRECTED-#38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED THE WEATER STRIPPING WORN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS.#55-6-501.12 : OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT ENCRUSTED WITH SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#55-6-201.17 : OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD, AIR VENT COVER DIRTY THROUGH OUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN#55-.6-201.16 : OBSERVED THE CELING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR(MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

MAR 24

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE WEATER STRIPPING WORN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Other

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED PREMISES OPEN AND OPERATING WITHOUT ANY HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT (HAND SINK, 3-COMP SINK AND MOP SINK). PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CELING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR(MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD, AIR VENT COVER DIRTY THROUGH OUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT ENCRUSTED WITH SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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JUN 15

2022

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS PROPERLY IDENTIFYING COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME FOR FOOD ITEM CONTAINED WITHIN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2" OPENING UNDER REAR EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 8

2022

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON SHELF IN PREP AREA. APPROX 1LB OF COOKED SAUSAGE AT 102.0F, 1LBS OF RAW PORK SAUSAGE AT 100.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS DENTURED AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $10.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2" OPENING UNDER REAR EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUHGOUT REAR STORAGE AREA OF FACILITY(ALONG WALLS IN REAR DRY STORAGE, BESIDE CHEST FREEZER IN MIDDLE STORAGE AREA) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING TOWEL LAYING ON COUNTER WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP ALL WIPING TOWELS IN SANITATION SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 7

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON COUNTER IN PREP AREA. APPROX 1LB OF COOKED SAUSAGE AT 90.0F, 1LBS OF RAW PORK SAUSAGE AT 72.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $6.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER MAKING SANDWICH NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, GREASE, DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OCT 26

2020

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO DEFROST REACH IN FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP. CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHEVLING,COUNTER TOPS AND EXTERIOR OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW DAMAGED AND WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, UNDER ALL STORAGE RACK/SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILL,GREASE AND DEBRIS.

OCT 15

2020

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR, 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE FRONT POP STORAGE COOLER AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE WINDOW SEAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL P.C FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CIATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, UNDER ALL STORAGE RACK/SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILL,GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW DAMAGED AND WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA (ON SHELVING) TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PEST.

NOV 7

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, DRYING PROVISIONS AND HAND WASHING CLEANSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR FOOT NOTE FOR FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND BURGERS ON THE MENU PREPARED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK ON ANYTHING THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 1.5 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT RODENTS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK, COFFEE MAKER, AND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

OCT 31

2019

FAIL 10 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING SUCH EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, DRYING PROVISIONS AND HAND WASHING CLEANSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND PORK SAUSAGE(74.1F) AND EGGS(62.4F) STORED UNDER THE CUSTOMER DINING COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. ALL TCS FOODS SHALL BE STORED AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 5 LBS VALUED AT $10 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL BLACK FLIES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 75 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (REAR DISH WASHING AREA(25), REAR STORAGE AREA(25), AND THE PREP AREA UNDER THE COUNTERS(25). PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 1.5 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT RODENTS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK, COFFEE MAKER, AND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Temperature

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 49 FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOUND WITH FOOD, DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS: INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR, SHELVES/COUNTER IN THE FRONT, INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. VIOLATION 55, FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH THICK DIRT/DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, AND VIOLATION 58 ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST MEET THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

NOV 30

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY IN WHICH ALL MANAGERS AND FOOD HANDLERS ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES INCURRED THAT'S TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING SUCH EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND SEVERAL ITEMS REPACKAGED (DELI MEATS, SAUSAGE/BEEF PATTIES, ETC.) STORED IN THE FRONT/REAR COOLERS THAT IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED/DATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL FOODS THAT IS PREPARED AND/OR REPACKAGED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOUND WITH FOOD, DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS: INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR, SHELVES/COUNTER IN THE FRONT, INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH THICK DIRT/DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-201.11 THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND THE VENTILATION FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST MEET THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.

APR 18

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPPED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE LABEL AND DATE WHEN PRODUCT IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS.

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, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(REMOVE EXCCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP)FROM AREAS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING VENTS.

APR 10

2017

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. FOUND 3 FLATS OF EGGS SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 52.1F-57.8F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT40 DEGREES OR BELOW UNTIL PREPARED AND SERVED. PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. BLACK SLIMY RESIDUE FOUND ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE UNIT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS OF THE UNIT.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPPED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE LABEL AND DATE WHEN PRODUCT IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES UP OR OUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OD SMALL REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT, CUTTING BOARDS, EXTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS, AND INTERIOR OF CABINET IN WASHROOM.

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, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(REMOVE EXCCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP)FROM AREAS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM WALL AND PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING VENTS.

APR 26

2016

PASS · 0 violations

APR 18

2016

FAIL 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL AT 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGE LINKS AND GYRO SAUCE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL. OBSERVED GYRO SAUCE AT 48.7F, SAUSAGE LINKS AT 44.6-48F, AND HOT DOGS AND POLISH DOGS AT 50.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WERE AVAILABLE IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES IN THE WASHROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE AND DISCOLORATION ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND ON THE STORAGE SHELVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE GREASE TRAP THAT IS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GREASE TRAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE LOOSE WALL TILES NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT THE WALL AND BASEBOARD UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NEXT TO THE WATER HEATER AND OTHER AREAS AS NEEDED.

DEC 8

2015

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 30

2015

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED APPROX. 40 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE EXIT DOOR AND BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 7/31/15 REPORT 1561747 NOT CORRECTED: 32 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO CUT CUTTING BOARD SO IT PROPERLY FITS ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACKS SUBSTANCE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND WALL. REPAIR/REPLACE SAME. 33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; UNDER FRYER AND OVEN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREAP AREA UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, AND MAINTAIN SAME. 36 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE LIGHTING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN. 40 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN. 41 OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 45 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PROVIDE INFORMATION. NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. PROVIDE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

AUG 7

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED, NOR CERTITIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC). ARE BEING PREPARED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO CUT CUTTING BOARD SO IT PROPERLY FITS ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACKS SUBSTANCE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND WALL. REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; UNDER FRYER AND OVEN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREAP AREA UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; UNDER FRYER AND OVEN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREAP AREA UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; UNDER FRYER AND OVEN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREAP AREA UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE LIGHTING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE. PROVIDE INFORMATION.

JUL 31

2015

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, CONTAINER OF RAW BACON AT 53.6 AND A DOZEN RAW EGGS AT 47.2 AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES STORED ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO VOLUNTARILLY DISCARD AND DENATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). APPROX 5LBS. $20 VALUE.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE EXIT DOOR AND BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK . SMALL HOLE NOTED ALONG WALLBASE IN SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO ADVISED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED, NOR ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC). ARE BEING PREPARED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; UNDER FRYER AND OVEN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREAP AREA UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL BEHIND THE FRYER AND OVEN. ALSO REPAIR OR REPLACE SSTAINED CEILING TILE IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE LIGHTING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE. PROVIDE INFORMATION.

MAR 21

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, STOVE, STEAM TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, SHELVES, COUNTERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALL VENT FRONT DUSTY, WALL BEHIND GRILL GREASE,AND REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE CEILING VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM AND THE TOILET ROOM NO CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THEM.

MAY 17

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE RACKS AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT REAR. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

DEC 14

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

BOX FREEZER LID POOR REPAIR NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR 2 DOOR EGG COOLER FANGUARD COVER AND STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INNER LID REAR ICE MACHINE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

FRONT LIGHT OUT NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

JUL 26

2012

PASS 4 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.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET, AND CLEAN FRONT COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.

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.CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR UNDER STORAGE RACKS.

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 WALL VENT FRONT DUSTY, WALL BEHIND GRILL GREASE,AND REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN FRONT LIGHT SHIELDS.

NOV 16

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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FRYERS, SHELVES, RACKS, ETC.

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. CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN WASHROOM.

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 VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.

AUG 29

2011

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 22

2011

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT DOORS OPEN AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF REAR DOOR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON REAR DOOR AND KEEP FRONT DOORS CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND MILK CRATE ALONG EAST WALL AND SOUTHEAST CORNER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H74021 COURT DATE 9-22-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.

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. NON-TOXIC PAINT SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GREASE BUILDUP).

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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP). GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR.

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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTING BEHIND TOILET AND ALONG WEST WALL IN WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING ABOVE REACH-IN COOLER AND ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. GROUT LOOSE WALL TILES UNDER 3-COMP SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL BROOMS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

JUN 22

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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GREASE BUILDUP).

Minor Sanitation

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

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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTING BEHIND TOILET AND ALONG WEST WALL IN WASHROOM.

JUN 2

2010

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 20

2010

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER BEHIND BROOMS, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN NORTHEAST CORNER BEHIND SHOVELS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND UNDER STORAGE SHELF NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP IN BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H59640

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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS (GREASE BUILDUP), SHELVES, COUNTERS.

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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

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 ALL CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS, ABOVE GAS METER, ELECTRICAL BOX, ETC IN ALL AREAS. STORE STOCK AND EQUIPMENT 6" AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING ANS PEST CONTROL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK.

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