JULIUS MEINL.
3601 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed 9 of 27 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 102022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID FLOOR DRAIN MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
FEB 32022FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
4-601.11(A) TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED -
FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID FLOOR DRAIN MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
FEB 192021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (SMOOTHIES, SANDWICHES.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED PREP KNIFE STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES IN A CLEAN KNIFE RACK.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE FRONT HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 242020PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE HALLWAY BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOKS LINE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE HALLWAY AND ABOVE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER IN SAME HALLWAY. MUST REPLACE.
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 162020FAILED13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE HANDLED:FRESH EGGS,CHICKEN,QUICHE ETC. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.NO CITATION ISSUED.
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND OF FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MISSING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST KIT TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LID FOR TRASH CANS RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE HALLWAY BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOKS LINE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE HALLWAY AND ABOVE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER IN SAME HALLWAY. MUST REPLACE.
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 08/06/19 NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PREMISES HAS AN INSPECTION REPORT POSTED FROM 2018. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b). NO CITATION ISSUED
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AUG 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION HAVING A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS OAT MEAL AT 139.5F. MANAGER ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUETS LATER AFTER BEING TELEPHONED BY EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS, READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN SALAD, ROASTED POTATO, COOKED SPINACH NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. NO DATES FOUND ON FOODS. REVIEWED ALL TCS, READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND OF FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME.
OBSERVED COOKS RUBBER SPATULA IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND CHIPPING PLASTIC.-----OBSERVED EXTREMELY SOILED PLASTIC DISH RACK WITH BLACK STAINS. MUST REPLACE ALL.
OBSERVED PRESSED WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE THE COOKS LINE PREP COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPING AND PEELING. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
MISSING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DIRTY BULK FLOUR AND SUGAR CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE HALLWAY BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOKS LINE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
SOILED MOP HEADS AT THE UTILITY SINK MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE HALLWAY AND ABOVE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER IN SAME HALLWAY. MUST REPLACE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM #2213992 ON 9-7-18 NOT CORRECTED #57- OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW. #58- OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
SEP 72018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
3-304.14 (B)(1) OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS NOT STORED IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER BETWEEN USES. MUST HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AND PROPER CONCENTRATION. -
4-601.11(C) ACCUMULATION ON DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES, CABINETS IN PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AND UNDER COOLERS AND FREEZER UNITS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.11 FOUND GROUT MISSING/BROKEN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN IN FRONT OF PREP AREA,STANDING WATER BETWEEN SAID TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL -
6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A POSITION THAT ALLOWS AIR-DRY WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGE. -
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW. -
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 302018FAILED21 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
UPON MY ARRIVAL NO PIC ON SITE,AFTER A PHONE CALL FROM EMPLOYEE AT 8:45am,PIC IN CHARGE REPORTED ON SITE.
2-102.12 NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE FCS FOODS ARE HANDLED:FRESH EGGS,CHICKEN,QUICHE ETC. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED. A CERTIFIED EMPLOYEE REPORTED ON DUTY AT 10:00am
2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED. -
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
2-301.15 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS SEVERAL TIME AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK AT MAIN PREP AREA,OR REMOVE SWING DOOR THAT SEPARATE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK.EMPLOYEE MUST WASH HANDS ONLY AT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
4-601.11(A) TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED -
3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
3-305.13 FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
6-501.111 OBSERVED FLYING INSECTS ON PREMISES: 20 SMALL FLIES AROUND AND INSIDE THE ONION BOX AT STORAGE AREA,5 TO 10 SMALL FLIES AT FRONT COUNTER AND INSIDE OPENED CABINET ON WALLS; 4 HOUSE FLYING IN PREP AREA INCLUDED ON TOP THE CUTTING BOARDS,5 OR MORE SMALL FLIES INSIDE THE MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A)
3-304.14 (B)(1) OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS NOT STORED IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER BETWEEN USES. MUST HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AND PROPER CONCENTRATION. -
4-903.11 (D) OBSERVED ITEMS AND CLEAN LINENS IN BAGS STORED ON FLOOR IN FACILITY. MUST STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR. -
202.16 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS MEANS OF SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVING.
4-601.11(C) ACCUMULATION ON DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES, CABINETS IN PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AND UNDER COOLERS AND FREEZER UNITS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
4-601.11(B)OBSERVED INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
6-501.11 BROKEN DOOR AT MOP SINK CLOSET,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A POSITION THAT ALLOWS AIR-DRY WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGE. -
6-501.11 FOUND GROUT MISSING/BROKEN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN IN FRONT OF PREP AREA,STANDING WATER BETWEEN SAID TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL -
6-501.11 CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR: HEAVILY STAINED, RUSTY, WITH HOLES, NOT PROPERLY SEALED TO FRAME. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR SAID CEILING. -
6-202.11(B)NO LIGHT BULB PROVIDED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (ACROSS FROM ONIONS),SAID BULB SHOULD BE SHIELDED,COATED OR SHATTER-RESISTANT
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW. -
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 152017PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(HANDLES CHICKEN, DELI MEAT). SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.
DEC 122017FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 12-5-17 REPORT# 2116670. VIOLATION 34. FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE AREAS AND KITCHEN AREAS (MUST DEEP CLEAN FLOORS). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS BY 12-14-17. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR 2 ESPRESSO MACHINES, COFFEE DRIP MACHINES, AND ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE MACHINES AND ICE MACHINES BY 12-14-17. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
DEC 52017FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES CHICKEN, SOUP, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 4-20-17 INSPECTION # 2028667. VIOLATION 34. FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE AREAS AND KITCHEN AREAS (MUST DEEP CLEAN FLOORS). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS. VIOLATION 38.FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR 2 ESPRESSO MACHINES, COFFEE DRIP MACHINES, AND ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE MACHINES AND ICE MACHINES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
APR 202017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND BROKEN LIDS FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST REPLACE.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE AND KITCHEN AREAS. (MUST DEEP CLEAN FLOORS). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOUND NO BACKFLOWE PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR 2 ESPRESSO MACHINES, COFFEE DRIP MACHINES, AND ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
DEC 222016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS CHICKEN SALAD, HOUSE ROAST BEEF, HOUSE CHICKEN BREAST, SANDWICHES SOUPD ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(a).
OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLERS RUBBER GASKET RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED ONE CEILING COVER LOOSE ABOVE 2-DOOR COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
DEC 212016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT 57.5F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOATION 7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. HAM AT 54.7F, SAUSAGES AT 57.3F, CHEESE AT 55.3, CREAM 54.2F, SALMON AT 55.3F, MORNEY 56.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD ITEMS 23.24 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $39.80 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS CHICKEN SALAD, HOUSE ROAST BEEF, HOUSE CHICKEN BREAST, SANDWICHES SOUPD ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLERS RUBBER GASKET RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED ONE CEILING COVER LOOSE ABOVE 2-DOOR COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
NOV 32016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. MUST LABEL AND DATE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLERS RUBBER GASKET RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED ONE CEILING COVER LOOSE ABOVE 2-DOOR COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 272016FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS SOUPS, SANDWICHES, HAM CREPES ETC, INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/15/16 REPORT#1442310 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE 2-DOOR FREEZER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE ON REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 35 OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED TILE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. MUST LABEL AND DATE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLERS RUBBER GASKET RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT INSIDE PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONE CEILING COVER LOOSE ABOVE 2-DOOR COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 152016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
ONSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON VENTILATION VENT ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND PREP TABLES INKITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE 2-DOOR FREEZER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE ON REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED TILE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUN 162015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS, FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND COOLERS DOORS CORNERS/HINDGES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED ONE CEILING COVER LOOSE ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TIGHTEN SAID CEILING COVER.
SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS ALSO METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS ALSO MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
OCT 82014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON THE REACH-IN FREEZER UNIT TO PROVIDE A PROPER SEAL.
FOUND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE REACH-IN PRODUCE COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 292014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
THE SHELVING BEHIND THE COFFEE STATION AND FRAMEWORK UNDER THE COFFEE SERVICE COUNTER IS WATER DAMAGED AND DIRTY, CLEAN AND REPAIR SAID AREA SO IT IS SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.
JAN 212014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OVER 10 LIVE SMALLFLIES WERE FOUND ON THE SHELF ABOVE THE COFFEE STATION AND UNDER THE FRAMING UNDER THE ESPRESSO MACHINES IN THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND HARBORAGE IN THE COFFEE SEREVICE AREA.
THE SHELVING BEHIND THE COFFEE STATION AND FRAMEWORK UNDER THE COFFEE SERVICE COUNTER IS WATER DAMAGED AND DIRTY, CLEAN AND REPAIR SAID AREA SO IT IS SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.
THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND MOP CLOSET ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.
THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE KITCHEN ARE TURNING YELLOW, CLEAN AND PAINT AS NEEDED. THE DUCT ABOVE THE SOUTH END OF THE KITCHEN HAS EXPOSED INSULATION, RESEAL THE INSULATION.
JAN 152014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
THE ICE MACHINE HAS A SLIGHT BUILDUP ON THE INNER LIP, SANITIZE THE UNIT.
THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND MOP CLOSET ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.
THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE KITCHEN ARE TURNING YELLOW, CLEAN AND PAINT AS NEEDED. THE DUCT ABOVE THE SOUTH END OF THE KITCHEN HAS EXPOSED INSULATION, RESEAL THE INSULATION.
APR 112013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FANS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN
LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING INSIDE REAR FOOD REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST INSTALL
NOV 162012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SHELVING ABOVE COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR, FOUND CHIPPING AND PEELING. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
NOV 92012FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED TWO COOKED SPINACH AND CHEESE SANDWICHES IN UNREFRIGERATED, NON-HEATED DISPLAY CASE AT 80.6F. ALSO NOTED HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICHES IN SAME DISPLAY CASE UPON ARRIVAL IN ESTABLISHMENT AND REMOVED FROM CASE. REVIEWED CRITICAL LIMITS WITH MANAGEMENT THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD HOT AT 140F OR ABOVE OR COLD AT 40F OR BELOW. FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION BY EMPLOYEES REPEATEDLY NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON OR TAKING OFF PLASTIC GLOVES WHILE HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK TO FILL PITCHERS OF DRINKING WATER. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES FOR EMPLOYEES AND THAT HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. SINK BLOCKED BY STORED HOT HOLDING CONTAINERS AND BOXES OF CLEANING SUPPLIES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 3-29-10 NOT CORRECTED. #38-PROVIDE UN-THREAD FAUCET AT MOP SINK, OR PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER. A HOSE IS ATTACHED TO NOZZLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE FOODS. MUST BE WASHABLE MATERIALS.
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND STORED WATER PITCHERS AND ON RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT DISH ONE COMPARTMENT DIRTY DISH RINSE SINK AND COFFEE PREP AREA. BROKEN LID WITH EXPOSED INSULATION ON TWO DOOR COOKS COOLER NEXT TO MOP CLOSET. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. SHELVING ABOVE COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR, FOUND CHIPPING AND PEELING. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: THROUGHOUT REAR HALLWAY COOLER STORAGE, UNDER FRONT ESPRESSO MACHINE, UNDER COOLER AND FREEZER ROOM NEXT TO KITCHEN. ALL ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OR ABOVE.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT.
VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE.
MAR 292010FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE(TOP AND BOTTOM), WITH MINERAL BUILD UP,(PINK AND BLACK SLIME)AND RUST.INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WALL HAD RUST THAT DRIPPED ON ICE CUBES,WHICH FOOD PRODUCTS IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.TOP PART(WATER RESERVOIR)HAD BUILD UP BLACK SLIME DANGLING FROM A WHITE WATER TUBE,DRIPPING ON WATER.ICE MACHINE WAS TURNED OFF.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION"DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE BUSINESS.KEEP RECEIPT.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.(FAX #312-746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO59441-16
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOY RINSING DIRTY DISHES AND GLASSES TO BE PUT IN DISH MACHINE,AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS STORE CLEAN DISHES AND GLASSES THAT CAME OUT FROM DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HAND PRIOR TO STORE CLEAN DISHES.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO59441-16
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OUT SIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED 2 GARBAGE CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE NOT ABLE TO CLOSE LIDS, THE THIRD GARBAGE CONTAINER NO LIDS AT ALL(MISSING).MANAGER STATED THAT GARBAGE CONTAINERS ARE USED ALSO BY RENTAL APARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA CLEAN, LIDS CLOSED, AND TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE OTHER CONTAINER.SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020 HOOOO59442-17
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-13-09, REPORT #160779. #38 NOTED UNVENTED 2 BURNER GAS STOVE IN REAR KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION/EXHAUST OR REMOVE THE SAID GAS STOVE. #38 MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 59442-17
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.UNCOVERD GLASSES FILLED WITH WATER FOR CUSTOMERS, STORED ON TOP FRONT COUNTER ,MUST BE COVERED OR REMOVED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD IS NEEDED AT REAR DOOR, ALSO PROVIDE A STRIP BETWEEN DOORS,SAME DOOR.NEED TO RE WRAP INSULATION ABOVE METAL SHELF IN PREP AREA. NO EXPOSED INSULATION SHOULD BE OBSERVED.
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.PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT MOP SINK, OR PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER.FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING(PRESENTLY FAUCET NECK IS WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC BAG), INSTRUCTEDTO REPAIR.
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