Chicago
18
BEAT

Josephine'S Cookin'

436 - 440 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619 · Chatham · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 18 of 39 inspections for pest activity, documentation & training

Inspections
39
18 passed
Last Inspected
2025-07-23
Pass Rate
46%
18 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-07-23)
Failed 18 inspections (2025, 2023, 2022...)
Pest Activity issues found across 24 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 19 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 94×
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Pest Activity critical 24×
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Documentation & Training critical 19×
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Employee Hygiene critical 18×
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Other serious 15×
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Food Temperature critical 14×
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Plumbing & Waste minor 10×
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2025-07-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN WEST DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACED AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2025-07-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINETS AND ON SHELVES IN FRONT WAIT STATION, ON ELECTICAL OUTLETS, SHELVES AND ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR...

minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN WEST DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACED AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED TOILET NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS (POTATOES, ETC) ON FLOORS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2596314 ON 6-14-24:58-OBSERVED THE CFM WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMs OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITA...

2024-06-14 Pass Short Form Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND OVEN WITH FOOD AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL ABOVE THE DOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM CRACKED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN WALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLOORS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CFM WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMs OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

2024-03-29 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND OVEN WITH FOOD AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL ABOVE THE DOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM CRACKED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN WALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLOORS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CFM WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMs OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

2023-07-31 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER BEING USED OR DRY STORAGE, IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED UNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT (ICE MACHINE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES RETAKE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

2023-07-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID DISHWASHING MACHINE TO BE ABLE TO PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL ...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. APPROXIMATELY 150-200 GNATS IN THE BASEMENT IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED ABOUT 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR BY THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, ON ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER BEING USED OR DRY STORAGE, IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT (ICE MACHINE, METAL GREASE TRAP, MOP BUCKET FILLED WITH A BUILD UP OF UNFAMILIAR SUBSTANCE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES RETAKE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES RETAKE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

2022-04-19 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SEVERAL DOORS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLOSE/SEAL ALL GAPS UNDERNEATH ALL DOORS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS AND MAINTAIN

2022-04-07 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED CHICKEN BEING THAWED IN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CHICKEN MUST BE THAWED UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER OR IN THE REFRIGERATOR.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED OVER 15 DROPPINGS IN REAR UTILITY CLOSET NEAR WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SEVERAL DOORS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLOSE/SEAL ALL GAPS UNDERNEATH ALL DOORS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTERS IN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

2021-09-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

2021-09-21 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP STATIONS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE FRYERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREMISES STILL HAVE NOT INSTALLED THE HAND NOR REMOVED THE COFFEE MACHINE AT THE FRONT PREP STATION. OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION (10) FROM REPORT #2521742 DATE 6-22-21 STILL NOT CORRECTED: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSER...

2021-09-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVERD SUCH AS CHICKEN,PORK CHOPS AND EGGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

SEE VIOLATION #60.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP STATIONS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE FRYERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION (10) FROM REPORT #2521742 DATE 6-22-21 STILL NOT CORRECTED: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK AT 1ST FLOOR COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND PROVIDE PROPER HAND...

2021-06-22 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT 1ST FLOOR COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND PROVIDE PROPER HAND WASHING ITEMS NEEDED SUCH AS SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND HAND WASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW OR ON EITHER OF THE MENUS FOR CUSTOMERS TO BE MADE AWARE OF CONSUMING RAW OR UNDER COOKED POTENTIAL RISK OF ILLNESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGN AND PROVIDE ON BOTH MENUS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE DISH STORAGE ROOM GASKETS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

2021-06-15 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK AT 1ST FLOOR COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND PROVIDE PROPER HANDWASHING ITEMS NEEDED SUCH AS SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND HANDWASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW OR ON EITHER OF THE MENUS FOR CUSTOMERS TO BE MADE AWARE OF CONSUMING RAW OR UNDER COOKED POTENTIAL RISK OF ILLNESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGN AND PROVIDE ON BOTH MENUS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE DISH STORAGE ROOM GASKETS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

2021-06-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK AT 1ST FLOOR COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND PROVIDE PROPER HANDWASHING ITEMS NEEDED SUCH AS SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND HANDWASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW OR ON EITHER OF THE MENUS FOR CUSTOMERS TO BE MADE AWARE OF CONSUMING RAW OR UNDER COOKED POTENTIAL RISK OF ILLNESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGN AND PROVIDE ON BOTH MENUS.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FLOUR AND SUGAR IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME FOR ANY AND ALL ITEMS OUTSIDE OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST IN BASEMENT AREA APPRX 50 DROPPINGS. 25 LOCATED JUST LEFT OF THE WALK IN UNDER THE MEAT SLICER STATION. ANOTHER 25 LOCATED IN THE STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE. AND SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTE...

serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF SUBSTANCE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ICE SHUTE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED FLOOR BEHIND FRYER WITH A BUILD UP OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.

serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LIGHT BUILD UP OF OIL INSIDE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT COOLER IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELEVATE AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOMS WITH BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS AND MISSING TILES ALONG BASE OF THE WALLS IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM AND THE HOT WATER KNOB IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM LEFT HANDSINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITI...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE DISH STORAGE ROOM GASKETS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

2020-03-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRESENTED SERVSAFE CERT WITH 11/30/2018 EXAM DATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SIT...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED FROM 2019 INSPECTION REPORT THAT A HANDSINK IS NEEDED IN BASEMENT AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DISH WASHING AREA. PERSON IN CHARGE STATES 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT IS NOT UTILIZED, INFORMED FACILITY ONLY USES LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN 1ST ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE LOW TEMP. DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

2019-03-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A POLICY AND KIT FOR NECESSARY ITEMS MUST INCLUDE ( FACE MASK, PLASTIC GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP,ETC) AND SANITIZER USED TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

: 3-501.17 OBSERVED MOST TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED SHAGHETTI,POTATO SALAD, COOKED MEATS) PREPARED,COOKED HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH DATES FOR ...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU WITH DISCLOSURE FOR SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOODS,( EGGS,HAMBURGERS,BEEF DISHES). INSTRUCTED THAT A CONSUMER REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE MUST BE POSTED ON MENUS FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

CORRECTED

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FAUCET TOO SHORT AT BASEMENT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE FAUCET

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR, DARK GROOVES. MUST SAND OR REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVECED AND MAINTAINED

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE

2019-03-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 15
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A POLICY AND KIT FOR NECESSARY ITEMS MUST INCLUDE ( FACE MASK, PLASTIC GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP,ETC) AND SANITIZER USED TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL HAND SINKS.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED UNABLE TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FROM FAUCET AT HAND SINK OF SOUTHWEST WASHROOM UNLESS CONTROLLED FROM INSIDE THE CABINET UNDERNEATH HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET OR REPLACE. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED MOST TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED SHAGHETTI,POTATO SALAD, COOKED MEATS) PREPARED,COOKED HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH DATES FOR AL...

minor Other

25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE CALIBRATED METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVEDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 39 MICE DROPPING INSIDE BOTTOM OF FOOD BUFFET CABINET,4- MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR CORNER INSIDE FOOD EQUIPMENT STORAGE CLOSET,3 MICE DROPPINGS AT BOTTOM AREA OF HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CL...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FAUCET TOO SHORT AT BASEMENT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE FAUCET.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVECED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE .

2018-04-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE REFRIGERATOR.

2018-03-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
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 TEN LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES. TEN LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED CRAWLING ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR IN THE FAR REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREA PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE REFRIGERATOR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER). CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER, CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN SYSTEM. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED, DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. PROVIDE COVERS FOR T...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS AND STORAGE AREAS OF BASEMENT; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKET IN UTILITY CLOSET (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION).

2017-10-26 Pass Complaint
6
minor Sanitation

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

THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE REFRIGERATOR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER). CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER, CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. REMOVE WATER FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT WHERE LEAKING FROM THE CEILING BY THE BASEMENT EXIT DOOR. CLEAN FLOOR IN CLOSETS AND CORNER AREAS OF STORAGE IN BASEMENT AND FIR...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED, DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS ON THE CEILINGS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE TWO COMP SINK NEAR THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE CLOSETS ON THE FIRST FLOOR (UTILITY AND REAR STORAGE ROOM BY EXIT DOOR OF THE BANQUET HALL ROOM.

2017-05-31 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

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

THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN IS NOT CLEAN; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER. FOUND LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT REFRIGERATION UNIT DOORS; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, STOVE, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN STORAGE AREAS. SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN KITCHEN; REPAIR OR REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR FROM LEAKING PIPE (CDI)...

minor Sanitation

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

SOME DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE, IN BOTH CUSTOMER WASHROOMS, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MOLDED TILE IN THE LINEN CLOSET; REPLACE ALL CEILING TILE. MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN K...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MENS WASHROOM HAS A MISSING COVER; MUST REPLACE COVER. FOUND A LEAK FROM A PIPE IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT; MUST REPAIR LEAK IN REAR OF BASEMENT.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

2017-05-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND A WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AT 53F STORING LIQUID EGGS AND MILK, FROZEN FRUIT (UNTHAWED) AND HEAVY CREAM. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT 40F OR BELOW. PRODUCT DISGARDED V...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

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

THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN IS NOT CLEAN; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER. FOUND LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT REFRIGERATION UNIT DOORS; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, STOVE, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN STORAGE AREAS. SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN KITCHEN; REPAIR OR REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR FROM LEAKING PIPE (CDI...

minor Sanitation

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

SOME DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE, IN BOTH CUSTOMER WASHROOMS, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MOLDED TILE IN THE LINEN CLOSET; REPLACE ALL CEILING TILE. MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN K...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MENS WASHROOM HAS A MISSING COVER; MUST REPLACE COVER. FOUND A LEAK FROM A PIPE IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT; MUST REPAIR LEAK IN REAR OF BASEMENT.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

minor Sanitation

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

FOUND CIGARETTE BUTTS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 4 IN THE LINEN CLOSET ON THE FLOOR, 2 ON THE FLOOR BY THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT, 1 BY THE DOOR (ON THE FLOOR) AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PER THE CLEAN INDOO...

2016-06-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-05-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 2
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 20-30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CABINET AND 1 LIVE ROACH INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREAS NOTED AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38...

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

2015-09-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR GASKETS ON REACHIN COOLERS AND PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

2015-08-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION, 50.1F, IN THE KITCHEN PREP COOLER WHERE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING STORED. UNIT TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZRADOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; RAW CHICKEN 2 LBS AT 47.6F, 1 LBS OF RAW EGGS AT 47.3F, 3 LBS OF EGG WHITES AT 49.2F., $50 TOTAL. MANAGER VOLUTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY...

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 SMALL FLIES IN THE KITCHEN, CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTR TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDER TO ELIMINATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-39-020.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR GASKETS ON REACHIN COOLERS AND PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

2014-11-05 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA

minor Sanitation

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

SEVERAL FLOOR TILES ARE IN POOR REPAIR,MUST REPLACE TILES.

2014-10-28 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PINKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM MACHINE AND TURN OFF MACHINE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE, THE ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANIZED DURING INSPECTION SERIOUS VIOLATION ...

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 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, 7-38-020

serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1387548 DATE 07-08-2014,(30)MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA(33)DETAIL CLEAN DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS HAS HEAVY GREASE B...

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA

minor Sanitation

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

SEVERAL FLOOR TILES ARE IN P[OOR REPAIR,MUST REPLACE TILES

2014-07-08 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD=UP INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD -UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLAEN AND MAIMTAIN AREA

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA REPAIR SOME CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA

2013-12-13 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN STORAGE AREAS AND IN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN BASEMENT. PAINT RUSTY INTERIORS OF WALK-IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT. REPAIR LOOSE FLOORING IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE EAST BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2013-12-06 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 7
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 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON ROLLING CARTS UNDER DRINKING GLASS CRATES ACROSS FROM MEN WASHROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL IN STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM WOMEN WASHROOM, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT PAPER...

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CONTACT PAPER FROM SHELVES IN WAIT STATION AREA AND PAINT SURFACES IF NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN STORAGE AREAS AND IN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN BASEMENT. PAINT RUSTY INTERIORS OF WALK-IN COOLERS IN B...

minor Sanitation

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

FINISH CLEANING ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT, ALL UNSUED & UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, ALL SHELVES UNDERNEATH SERVICE COUNTERS IN DINING ROOM, SHELVES IN CABINETS AN...

critical Pest Activity

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

CONTINUE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS DAILY THROUGHOUT ALONG BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT (DEAD ROACHES).

minor Sanitation

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

FINISH CLEANING AND/OR PAINTING WALLS IN BASEMENT AND UP THE STAIR WELL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAK IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, KEEP FLOOR INSIDE AND IN FRONT OF UNIT DRY.

minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE EAST BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2013-10-15 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CONTACT PAPER FROM SHELVES IN WAIT STATION AREA AND PAINT SURFACES IF NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. PAINT OR RREPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN STORAGE AREAS AND IN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN BASEMENT. PAINT RUSTY INTERIORS OF WALK-IN COOLERS IN ...

minor Sanitation

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

FINISH CLEANING ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT, ALL UNSUED & UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, ALL SHELVES UNDERNEATH SERVICE COUNTERS IN DINING ROOM, SHELVES IN CABINETS AN...

minor Sanitation

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

CONTINUE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS DAILY THROUGHOUT ALONG BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

FINISH CLEANING AND/OR PAINTING WALLS IN BASEMENT AND UP THE STAIR WELL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAK IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, KEEP FLOOR INSIDE AND IN FRONT OF UNIT DRY.

2013-10-04 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

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

A BABY ROACH OBSERVED CRAWLING ON LOWER SHELF COVERED WITH CONTACT PAPER IN WAIT STATION AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTEREDON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON SHELF IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WHERE UNUSED ICE MACHINE ISW LOCATED, IN ...

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CONTACT PAPER FROM SHELVES IN WAIT STATION AREA AND PAINT SURFACES IF NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. PAINT OR RREPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN STORAGE AREAS AND IN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN BASEMENT. PAINT RUSTY INTERIORS OF WALK-IN COOLERS IN ...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT, ALL UNSUED & UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, ALL SHELVES UNDERNEATH SERVICE COUNTERS IN DINING ROOM, SHELVES IN CABINE...

minor Pest Activity

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER NOTICED ON FLOOR ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL NEAR CATCH BASIN, MUST KEEP ALL AREAS DRY TO ELIMINATE P...

minor Other

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

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE A COVER THAT ADEQUATELY FITS THE CATCH BASIN IN THE BASEMENT. REPAIR LEAK IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, KEEP FLOOR INSIDE AND IN FRONT OF UNIT DRY.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTERD AREAS THROUGHOUT THE REAR SECTION OF BASEMENT.

2013-05-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-05-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY C...

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 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER FRONT BEVERAGE STATION, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET IN REAR WAIT STATION, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON LEG OF DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AN...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

critical Pest Activity

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, STOVE, GRILL (GREASE BUILDUP), SLICER IN BASEMENT (FOOD DEBRIS), CABINETS IN WAIT STATIONS (MICE DROPPINGS), PLATES AND SHELVES IN BASEMENT(DEAD ROACHES)

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN BASEMENT. SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN LINEN ROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN BANQUET AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN UTILITY CLOSET, LINEN ROOM, WASHROOMS, ETC

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

2012-08-28 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
5
serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012.

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS & FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED TO HELP IN DETERMINING WHETHER ITEMS ARE COOLED WITHIN THE ALLOTTED TIME FRAME(140 TO 70 IN 2 HOURS, 70 TO 40 IN 4 HOURS).

minor Sanitation

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

ALL RUSTY SHELVES & STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT AND SURFACES IN WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED OR REPLACED.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM (INCLUDING BASEMENT ALL SECTIONS OF THE BASEMENT).

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN DOORS & LIGHT SWITCHES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM(S). SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS WHERE NOTICED. LARGE SECTION OF CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA BY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING HEAVILY AS A RESULT O...

2012-08-14 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER IN BASEMENT AND 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN AREA OUTSIDE FOOD PREP AREA HOLDING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMPS RECORDED AT 49.1F & 62.4F. BOTH UNITS REQUIRE SERVICING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPE...

critical Food Temperature

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

SOUR CREAM-62.1F,CUT WATERMELON-64.1F, EGGS-52.1F, COTTAGE CHEESE-62.2F-ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING IN FINAL RINSE CYCLE, NO RESIDUAL READING ON TEST STRIP WHEN TESTED AFTER CYCLE IS COMPLETED. MUST HAVE UNIT SERVICED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-030.

critical Pest Activity

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

APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON SHELVES IN WAITRESS STATION AREA BY MAIN DINING ROOM, ON SHELVES IN WALL CABINETS IN AREA BY FOOD PREP AREA, SCATTERED ON FLOOR BASES IN BASEMENT AREA, IN LINEN ROOM, AND IN STORA...

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS & FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED TO HELP IN DETERMINING WHETHER ITEMS ARE COOLED WITHIN THE ALLOTTED TIME FRAME(140 TO 70 IN 2 HOURS, 70 TO 40 IN 4 HOURS).

minor Sanitation

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

ALL RUSTY SHELVES & STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT AND SURFACES IN WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED OR REPLACED.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL SHELVES, STORAGE RACKS, CABINET INTERIORS, COOKING STOVES, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE FOOD PARTICLES ARE FOUND.

minor Sanitation

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

PUDDLES OF WATER ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND IN FOOD PREP AREA-MUST KEEP THESE AREAS FREE OF EXCESS WATER. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM (INCLUDING BASEMENT ALL SEC...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN DOORS & LIGHT SWITCHES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM(S). SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS WHERE NOTICED. LARGE SECTION OF CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA BY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING HEAVILY AS A RESULT ...

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

AREA OF BASEMENT WHERE CHAIRS ARE STORED IS TOO CLUTTERED, UNABLE TO CLEAN, INSPECT OR SERVICE AREA, MUST STORE IN A MORE ORGANIZED MANNER.

2010-11-02 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTD. TO CLEAN SAME. THE EMPLOYEES TOILET IN THE BACK AREA IN POOD REPAIR. INSTD. TO REPAIR.

2010-10-07 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN TOP,SIDES,INSIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME,

minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTD. TO CLEAN SAME THE EMPLOYEES TOILET IN THE BACK AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD, TO REPAIR

100
Grand Chinese Kitchen
100
Burger King #1303
77
Popeye'S Fried Chicken
56
The Woodlawn
35
Shrimps Fish and Chicken/tony'S Philly Steak

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