JOLLY INN RESTAURANT.
6501 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
15 of 24 inspections passed, 5 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 19 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 282026PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED DEVICE WITH TUBES ATTACHED ON WALL ABOVE HAND SINK LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT A NAME(SUGAR, FLOUR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMON NAME ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
OBSERVED MINOR MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF SODA GUN LOCATED AT MAIN BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMILATION ON SIDE OF FRYER LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT OF OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP. MUST REPLACE.
AUG 192025FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED SERVICE HANDSINK NOT IN USE IN RESTAURANT DINING HALL NEAR SOUP STATION NOT REACHING MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMP OF 100 F. SINK SERVICED DURING INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD IN SOUTH KITCHEN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. SLICED PORK 46.9 F, BEEF AND VEGGIE ROLL UPS 53.7 F, BARLEY PORK SAUSAGE 52.8 F, PORK 50 F. PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED ALL OTHER TCS FOODS (PORK, BEEF, CHICKEN, PASTA, AND CABBAGE) FROM COOLER AND DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 61 LBS VALUED AT $250 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED BUFFET FOOD NOT PROTECTED. HOT HOLDING UNITS HAVE NO SNEEZE GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SNEEZE GUARDS THAT ARE 48 INCHES ABOVE GROUND PER FDA RECOMMENDATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED CLUTTERED UTILITY CLOSET NEAR REAR SERVICE ELEVATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
FEB 42025PASSED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CAN NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS.
OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE NEAR BANQUET HALL WAY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LABEL ON SPICES CONTAINER IN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE OIL TANK CONTAINER WITH MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT END. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 82024PASS W/ CONDITIONS15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES WIPED THEIR HANDS ON DIRTY WASH CLOTHS AND ON THEIR APRONS, WENT TO THE STORAGE AREA AND CAME BACK TO CONTINUE PREPARING FOOD. ALL WAITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE POLICY OF CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS WHEN MOVING FROM ONE TASK TO ANOTHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION#7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF SOME TCS FOODS AT THE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY AREA TO BE IMPROPER:-BEEF 130.8F, HAM 121F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS WORTH 4LBS AND $40 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT THE BUFFET DIPLAY LINE TO BE IMPROPER:-BURRITOS 55.2F, SLICED HAM 54.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
NOTED SIDE EXIT DOOR AT THE KITCHEN NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS
NOTED A SLICER BY THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE HAND WASH SINK AND NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD . MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT BASEMENT PIEROGI FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND PIEROGI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM OF THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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FEB 72023PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP AREAS,BAR AREA).
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF HAND SINK LOCATED AT SOUTH-END OF THE MAIN KITCHEN COOKING/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN OUTDOOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ETC DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED 2 MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 282022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND BULK FOOD WITH NO LABEL AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.(FLOUR). MUST LABEL.
FOUND WALL AT DISHWASHING AREAS AT BASEMENT WITH SMALL HOLES.MUST SEAL.
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 82021FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED. (COS).
OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).(COS).(CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION). (COS).
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE KITCHEN COOKLINE AREA.
A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF BASEMENT DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND ADJACENT DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOMS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPALCE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2293809 DATED:06/18/2019 #51--OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE AT FOOD PREP NEAR THE OFFICES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE OR FIND ITS LOCATION. CORE VIOLATION Sep 18, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 6/15/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
JUN 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE VOMIT AN DIARRHEAL KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A COMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE AT FOOD PREP NEAR THE OFFICES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE OR FIND ITS LOCATION. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS AT FIRST FLOOR HOT LINE AREA RUSTING AWAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE RUSTY HOOD FILTERS. CORE VIOLATION
JAN 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO HAND SINK IN THE SERVING STATION WITH WATER FOR THE CUSTOMER AND HOT SOUP. AND ALSO NO HAND SINK IN THE AREA FOR PEELING THE POTATOES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
ALL READY TO EAT COOKED TCS FOODS INSIDE THE EWALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
APR 172017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND MUST REPAINT LEGS OF DISH MACHINE DRAIN BOARD WITH RUST BUILD-UP.-----------MUST CLEAN FOOD CARTS WITH DUST BUILD-UP IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR OF PREP/COOKING AREA (MAIN FLOOR) AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH SODA SYRUP SHELVES WITH SYRUP ACCUMULATION BEHIND 3 BARS, FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND (2) BANQUET BARS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE BEHIND (2) BANQUET BARS.---------MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE (FOOD) BOXES AND BUCKETS STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
APR 42017FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE AT THE BUFFET TABLE (HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT)IN DINING/SERVICE AREA. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: WHOLE HAM AT 122.4F, CABBAGE ROLL AT 120.4F, SLICED POLISH SAUSAGE AT 113.5, FRIED CHICKEN AT 121.6F, COTTAGE CHEESE AT 45.2F, CHEESE BLINTZ AT 120.5F, CARROT SALAD AT 43.8F, SLICED WATERMELON AT 49.2F AND SLICED CANTALOUPE AT 46.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 150.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 15 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE AT THE SELF SERVICE DESSERT/CAKE DISPLAY COUNTER. NO SNEEZE GUARD OR BARRIER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER SNEEZE GUARDS TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOUND REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOOR AND FRONT (BANQUET) ENTRANCE MIDDLE BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS.
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA (MAIN FLOOR) NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT INTO FIRST AND 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER SEEPING FROM TOP COVER OF THE GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK (CRYSTAL ROOM) NOT MAINTAINED, WATER BACKING UP FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT INTO FIRST AND THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND MUST REPAINT LEGS OF DISH MACHINE DRAIN BOARD WITH RUST BUILD-UP.-----------MUST REPAINT FOOD CARTS WITH DUST BUILD-UP IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR LOWER LEVEL BANQUET PREP AREA
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR OF PREP/COOKING AREA (MAIN FLOOR) AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH SODA SYRUP SHELVES WITH SYRUP ACCUMULATION BEHIND 3 BARS, FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND (2) BANQUET BARS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE BEHIND (2) BANQUET BARS.---------MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE (FOOD) BOXES AND BUCKETS STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
FOUND ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
APR 212016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT DATED OR LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
POTATO CUTTER ATTACHED TO AREA BY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AT ONCE,
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, BY BANQUET AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, IN STORAGE AREAS, KITCHEN AREAS, AND BANQUET AREAS BEHINDS BARS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
WALLS NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA BY THREE COMPARTMENT, REMOVE ALL BLACK SUBSTANCE AND RE CAULK AREA, AND HOLES IN WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
DEC 92015FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1546888 ISSUED ON 06-09-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - OBSERVED NO LIDS FOR ICE BEHIND BANQUET BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS FOR ICE BEHIND THE BAR. #35 - OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT. #38 - OBSERVED NO HAND SINKS BEHIND RESTAURANT AND BANQUET BARS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS BEHIND RESTAURANT (1) AND BANQUET (2) BARS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE
JUN 92015PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MADE ON 6/8/15(SAUERKRAUT 60LBS AT $90) IN DEEP POTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 94.5F AND 59F LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 35.2F. ALSO FOUND COOKED RICE (1LBS AT $1) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 115.7F AT STEAM TABLE LOCATED AT FRONT BUFFET. MANAGER VOLUNTEERINGLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCTS TOTAL VALUE $91.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 61 LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW FOR COLD FOODS AND 140F AND ABOVE FOR HOT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED NO LIDS FOR ICE BEHIND BANQUET BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS FOR ICE BEHIND THE BAR.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BY RESTAURANT BAR WITH EXCESSIVE LIME BUILD UP AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BY ALL BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT.
OBSERVED NO HAND SINKS BEHIND RESTAURANT AND BANQUET BARS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS BEHIND RESTAURANT (1) AND BANQUET (2) BARS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON FAUCET WITH AN ATTACHED WATER HOSE ON HANDSINK AT FOOD PREP AREA AND SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER. ALSO OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK (NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN) DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE AND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINERS.
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INFORMATION GIVEN.
JUN 302014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, bsmt storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/rack not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving in kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in bsmt storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage room under pallets/shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area shall be repaired/replaced, walls, ceilings that had peeling paint, holes in bsmt storage area shall be repaired/sealed.
Light shields that were missing light shields end caps in walk in cooler, bsmt prep area shall be provided.
MAR 252013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, and in walk in freezer, must date and label, date food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer.
Bar storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Ceiling tiles in rear kitchen storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Broken/damaged light shields shall be repaced, missing light shields in 2nd floor bar area shall be provided.
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, reach in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
OCT 32012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST RESEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBOR AGE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE DINING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAP FOR LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA, AND INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER--------MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND PIPES ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA AND CEILING ABOVE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA.
MUST ADJUST WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK (LEFT SIDE) INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM (RESTAURANT SIDE).
SEP 252012FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OVER 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN LOWER LEVEL, 1ST FLR, 2ND FLR PREP AREAS AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
FOUND DISH WASHING FACILITIES (MAIN KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND (2) 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK) NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FIRST COMPARTMENT INTO THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. PREMISES HAS LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND HAS TOTAL OF (5) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (MAINTENANCE ON SITE - (2) 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK HAS BEEN FIXED) SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-30
INSTRUCTED TO STORE PLATES/DISHES INVERTED OR COVER IN PREP AREA/STORAGE BEHIND 2ND FLOOR BANQUET ROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, FOOD CARTS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) ICE MACHINE, ICE BINS, ALL SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL STORAGE BINS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND 3 BARS, STORAGE ROOMS (UNDER PALLETS,LOWER LEVEL, FIRST FLOOR, SECOND FLOOR).---------MUST RESEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBOR AGE.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREAS AND BARS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE DINING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAP FOR LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA, AND INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER--------MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND PIPES ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA AND CEILING ABOVE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: MAIN KITCHEN FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FAUCET NECK LEAK AT MAIN BAR, DRAINLINE UNDER MAIN FLOOR BAR.--------MUST ADJUST WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK (LEFT SIDE) INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM (RESTAURANT SIDE).
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE ICE BINS, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NOV 252011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Foods inside walk-in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Can opener, soda gun holder, storage ahelves, and exterior between equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floors in prep area and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor tile missingin basement prep area.Instructed to replace missing floor tile along wallbase.
Ceiling tile damaged in areas. Instructed to replace all water stained ceiling tile in prep area. Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Wall in storage not maintained or sealed. Instructed to repair and seal hole in wall.
Faucet neck at three compartment in front bar not maintained. Instructed to repair or replace washer to prevent leak.
FEB 242011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Ice bin in bars areas not porvided with covers over bins. Instructed to provided covers for ice bins to protected ice at all times.
Exterior between equipment, soda nozzle holders, sinks and storage shelves under prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor in prep areas along wallbase and in corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Light bulbs shields in prep and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to replace shields or detail clean.
Ventilation fan not working in basement employees toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.
MAR 292010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND FAUCET IN BAR AREA UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DISPENSER TUBE FOR COFFEE AND CAPPUCCINO MACHINES UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN; INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER NEAR COOKING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; NAPKIN HOLDER IN HANDSINK AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN; EXTERIOR ICE MACHINE IN BAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN GREASY AND FLOOR DRAIN OUTSIDE AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. WORN OUT STRIP IN ENTRANCE DOOR IN IRVING PARK SIDE MUST BE REPLACED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZED CONTAINER
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