JOY YEE NOODLE.
1335 S HALSTED ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 26 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 62025PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER EMPLOYEES SHALL EAT AND DRINK ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF EXPOSED FOOD CANNOT RESULT.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS FLOOR MATS IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
DEC 102020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FAN COVERS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE COOK LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE; CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER.
OBSERVED ONE URINAL IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND ONE TOILET IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR URINAL AND TOILET. (BOTH WASHROOMS HAVE AN ADDITIONAL WORKING TOILET AND URINAL). OBSERVED A LEAKING FAUCET NECK AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK. ALSO THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET KNOB.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH THE SHELVES.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS (MOPS BROOMS) STORED IN THE UTILITY SINK.
NOV 62019FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (COOKED NOODLES, MARINATED BEEF, CRAB RANGOON MIX, COOKED ORANGE CHICKEN,EGG ROLLS, GARLIC AND OIL) ALL STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS(WALK IN COOLER, 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION,2 DOOR COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR EXPIRE DATE LABEL ON ALL READY TO EAT, REFRIGERATED FOOD ITEMS HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED UNAPPROVED RODENT BAIT STATION(LARGE WIRED CAGE) ON FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA AREA ON SIDE OF REFRIGERATOR AND EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY PROVIDE APPROVED BAIT STATIONS TO CONTROL PEST BY PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 3 LARGE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ALONG EDGES AND CORNERS OF UNAPPROVED RODENT BAIT STATION IN PLACE ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA , 2 DEAD SMALL ROACHES ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA BEHIND WHITE BULK STORAGE ROLLING CARTS, AND 1 LIVE ROACH ON WALL LEADING DOWNSTAIRS TO STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WHERE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT TO PREVENT THE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, ETC. MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (SEAWEED SALAD,CRAB RANGOON CREAM CHEESE STUFFING, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED EGGROLLS, COOKED NOODLES,TOMATOES ETC, STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ALL REFRIGERATED ITEMS , PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS HOLDING SEASONINGS AND HERBS WITHOUT LABELS. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS.
OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN REACH IN COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER, AND WALK IN FREEZERS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED IN USE EXTRA-LARGE COOKING POTS IN THE PREP AREA LARGER THAN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR WARE WASHING MACHINE, AND CAN NOT BE SUBMERGED FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE INCLUDING DESCRIPTION HOW FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WILL BE PROPERLY CLEANED ON SITE.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN LARGE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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MAY 152018FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BEING STORED ON A REAR PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. 40 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN, 60F, VALUED AT $50. 25 LBS OF RAW PORK, 57F, VALUED AT $40. 5 LBS OF RAW SHRIMP AT 60F, VALUED AT $30. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED A BLACK & PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR HOSES & PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATED ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MACHINE, SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL-BASE IN MANAGER'S OFFICE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT HANDS SINKS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, BETWEEN STORAGE RACKS AND SINKS. ALSO, ADJUST MIDDLE THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.
MUST CLEAN DUST & DEBRIS FROM STORAGE COMPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA, AND CLEAN TICKY CONTACT SURFACES IN SAID AREA.
MUST CLEAN STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP.
JUL 72017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED, INSTRUCTED TO RENEW,
JUN 282017FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND AREA BY CONTAINER NOT CLEAN, ENCRUSTED TO GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPES PROVIDE FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION, FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING STRIPS UPON NEXT INSPECTION, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
LIGHT OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
KNOB BROKEN AT HOT WATER FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
CLUTTER IN REAR FIRST FLOOR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA,
FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED, INSTRUCTED TO RENEW,
DEC 82016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION. INSTD TO ELEVATE AND PROPERLY STORE.
SHELF LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME. CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ALONG 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD T0 REPIAR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
OCT 202016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCEALONG 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD T0 REPIAR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
UNCLEAN KNIVES ON KNIFE MAGNET RACK. INSTD TO STORE CLEAN KNIVES ONLY ON KNIFE RACK.
FAUCET HANDLES AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT SMOOTHIE STATION DIFFICULT TO TURN. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
MAR 32016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS THROUGH OUT ALL PREP AREAS, WORN BEYOND REPAIR, BUCKLED, STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE BOARDS AND MAINTAIN
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, LIME/CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 252016FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2 LIVE ROACHES NOTED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. ALSO MULTIPLE NOTED DEAD ROACHES ON STORAGE BOXES AND UNUSED BOWLS. FRONT DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 GAP INBETWEEN AND BOTTOM SOUTH DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RODENT PROOF DOORS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
CUSTOMERS PLACE SETTINGS/UTENSILS IMPROPERLY SET, WRAPPED NAPKIN NOTED AROUND HANDLE ONLY, EXPOSING MOUTH PIECE. INSTD TO PROPERLY WRAP OR REPLACE SETTING AS CUSTOMERS ARE SEATED.
CUTTING BOARDS THROUGH OUT ALL PREP AREAS, WORN BEYOND REPAIR, BUCKLED, STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, LIME/CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR IN CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAR 302015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
ALL FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED AND/OR TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT ARE STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. MUST ALSO REFRAIN FROM STORING UNCOVERED FOODS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS, USE FOOD GRADE APPROVED STORAGE BAGS. ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT).
: CLEAN STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS, WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN MASSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
MAR 62015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
ALL FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED AND/OR TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT ARE STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. MUST ALSO REFRAIN FROM STORING UNCOVERED FOODS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS, USE FOOD GRADE APPROVED STORAGE BAGS. ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT). ALL STRAWS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITARY DISPENSER OR MUST BE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED(MUST BE PREOTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION).
CLEAN STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS, WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN MASSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
FEB 262015FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM CENTER OF BOTH DOORS, MUST REPAIR MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. ALSO NOTICED A LARGE ROACH CRAWLING ON THE WALL BEHIND 2-DOOR(GLASS) REACH-IN COOLER ON WEST WALL IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REQUEST A SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE NOTED ON REPORT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 11-4-14 ON REPORT# 1501467 NOT CORRECTED:-33- MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER BUILD UP. -34- DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE COOK LINE, BEHIND PREP TABLES,BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SINKS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET, ALONG WALLS IN THE KITCHEN,IN THE BASEMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREMSIES. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEAD ROACHES AND OTHER DEBRIS. -35-DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT-38-OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASES LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090.
ALL FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED AND/OR TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT ARE STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. MUST ALSO REFRAIN FROM STORING UNCOVERED FOODS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS, USE FOOD GRADE APPROVED STORAGE BAGS. ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT). ALL STRAWS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITARY DISPENSER OR MUST BE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED(MUST BE PREOTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION).
RICE STORAGE BIN AND SEVERAL LARGE PLASTIC BUS PANS W/ LIDS USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MUST BE REPLACED.
SEE VIOLATION #29.
SEE VIOLATION #29.
SEE VIOLATION #29.
CLEAN STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS, WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN MASSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
SEE VIOLATION #29.
Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
NOV 132014PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER BUILD UP.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE COOK LINE, BEHIND PREP TABLES,BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SINKS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET, ALONG WALLS IN THE KITCHEN,IN THE BASEMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREMSIES. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEAD ROACHES AND OTHER DEBRIS.
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASES LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
NOV 42014FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MULTI USE ITEMS NOT PROPERLY WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED. NOTED ONE EMPLOYEE RINSE A SOILED MULTI USE PAN IN A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SOAP OR SANITIZING SOLUTION. THE EMPLOYEE THEN PLACED THE PAN ON THE STOVE AND TURNED ON THE BURNER TO USE FOR COOKING. OBSERVED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WASHING SEVERAL MULTI USE CONTAINERS IN A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SOAP BUT NO SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOW TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE, IN DISHWASHING AREAS,UNDER SINKS, BEHIND EQUIPMENT,IN THE MOTORHOUSING OF PREP COOLERS,IN CORNERS,ON THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE LARGE FLIES CRAWLING ON SOILED LINEN AND FLYING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER BUILD UP.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE COOK LINE, BEHIND PREP TABLES,BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SINKS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET, ALONG WALLS IN THE KITCHEN,IN THE BASEMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREMSIES. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEAD ROACHES AND OTHER DEBRIS.
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASES LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OCT 302014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASES LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
SEP 182014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASES LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
SEP 152014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FISH, BEEF, CHICKEN AND EGGS) ON PREP TABLES AND INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 48.5F-58.9F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 60LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $120. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40.0F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE BACK DOOR NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO ALLOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO DRAIN PROPERLY. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030
OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASES LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED RICE SCOOPS STORED IN BOWLS OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS ON A CLEAN DRY SURFACE.
AUG 152013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT.
CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
AUG 82013FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMP AT 61F. UNIT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT AT 40F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. FAX A LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL TO 312 746-4240.
FOUND IMPROPER TEMPS OF FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #2. THESE FOOD ITEMS INCLUDED EGGS (10 DOZEN), COOKED AND RAW CHICKEN (160 LBS) MILK (5 GALLONS). TOTAL VALUE DENATURED $310
FOUND TWO LIVE ROACHES AND TWO DEAD ROACHES ON PREMISES. ONE LIVE ROACH OBSERVED INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK AND ONE UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ANDERSON PEST CONTROL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION AUGUST 15, 2013.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM OCTOBER 3, 2012 WERE NOT CORRECTED (#30, 33, 34, 35) ALL DESCRIBED BELOW. MUST CORRECT VIOLATIONS AS INSTRUCTED.
MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS IN ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE (11/8/13).
REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT.
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUIL-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE HOOD FILTERS AT KITCHEN.
MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER ONE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. (11/8/13).
MUST REPAIR OR REPAINT PEELING PAINT AT WALL AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE ROOM. CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED AND CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST (11/08/13).
OCT 32012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS IN ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUIL-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE HOOD FILTERS AT KITCHEN.
MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER ONE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
MUST REPAIR OR REPAINT PEELING PAINT AT WALL AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE ROOM.
MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER IN AN ICE RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES AT FRONT JUICE BAR AREA.
NOV 282011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE SIDES AND DOOR OF THE NORTHWEST LINE COOLER ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD AND NON-FOOD UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE CAN OPENER IS DIRTY AND HAS A WORN OUT BLADE, REPLACE THE WORN BLADE AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IT DAILY.
USED WIPING CLOTHS LEFT OUT ON THE COUNTERS, STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
FEB 52010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Store the cleavers in the cooking area in a sanitary place, not in between dirty equipment.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Wash, rinse and sanitize the soda gun holder and the ice machine door interior .
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Repair the damaged floor grout next to the stock pot stoves.
Clean dirty buildup out of the floor drains regularly to reduce smallfly harborage.
Upon inspection of the food handlers hands, several of the cooks had long fingernails and the manager was instructed to have the food handlers keep there fingernails trimmed to facilitate good hygiene and minimize possible food adulteration.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →