JUST JERK CAFE.
119 E 79TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Failed 8 of 20 inspections. 25 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 162025FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BEHIN 2-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS, STAINED CEILING TILES IN OFFICE/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2592275 ON 4-5-24:47-OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.OBSERVED THE OVEN THAT IS USED IN POOR REPAIR. THE DOOR IS NOT COMPLETELY ATTACHED AND HAS TO BE HELD CLOSED WITH A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE STOVE/OVEN. MAINTAIN SAME.48-OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND PANS TOO BIG TO BE ADEQUATELY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE SMALLER POTS/PANS OR INSTALL A 3-COMP. SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGED THE LARGEST UTENSIL. MAINTAIN SAME. 55-OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. ALSO, MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENTS AND IN THE CLOSET/STORAGE AREAS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -THE WALLS, CEILING AND VENTS IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. OBSERVED THE AREA BY THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT/SIDE CLOSET BLOCKED WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA AND THE CLOSET. MAINTAIN SAME.57-OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. 58-OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
APR 52024PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED THE OVEN THAT IS USED IN POOR REPAIR. THE DOOR IS NOT COMPLETELY ATTACHED AND HAS TO BE HELD CLOSED WITH A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE STOVE/OVEN. MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND PANS TOO BIG TO BE ADEQUATELY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE SMALLER POTS/PANS OR INSTALL A 3-COMP. SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGED THE LARGEST UTENSIL. MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. ALSO, MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENTS AND IN THE CLOSET/STORAGE AREAS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -THE WALLS, CEILING AND VENTS IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED THE AREA BY THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT/SIDE CLOSET BLOCKED WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA AND THE CLOSET. MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING AND THE WINDOW NOT OPENABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR MAKE WINDOW OPENABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
APR 32024FAILED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PIPES ARE DAMAGED AND WATER DRAINS INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE HAND WASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE PLUMBING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTAINT WHILE IN THE PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE PREP AREA AND WHILE HANDLING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED THE OVEN THAT IS USED IN POOR REPAIR. THE DOOR IS NOT COMPLETELY ATTACHED AND HAS TO BE HELD CLOSED WITH A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE STOVE/OVEN. MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND PANS TOO BIG TO BE ADEQUATELY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE SMALLER POTS/PANS OR INSTALL A 3-COMP. SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGED THE LARGEST UTENSIL. MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED A PART OF THE PIPE MISSING AND DRAINING INTO A BUCKET WHEN THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM IS USED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PIPE AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. ALSO, MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENTS AND IN THE CLOSET/STORAGE AREAS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -THE WALLS, CEILING AND VENTS IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED THE AREA BY THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT/SIDE CLOSET BLOCKED WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA AND THE CLOSET. MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING AND THE WINDOW NOT OPENABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR MAKE WINDOW OPENABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 232023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
3-307.11: OBSERVED A DRY SPICE NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE ON THE FOOD CART IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
4-301.12: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED DRIED BROWN RESIDUE IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT STORAGE AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER AT THE BOTTON ANIMAL BLOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
4-601.11(C): 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE FOOD CART STORED IN THE COLD HOLD UNIT STORAGE AREA WITH DRIED UP FOOD RESIDUE AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID CART AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER WINDOW IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT STORAGE AREA, BEHIND THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE SIDE OF THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER IN THE COLD HOLDING STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS, DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE SAID CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
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OCT 182023FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
6-501.111: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE FOOD CART STORED IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS' STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5-6 SMALL FLIES IN THE CORNER OF THE THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, NEAR THE MOP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE WHITE PIPE ENCASE BEHIND THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE GARBAGE IN THE OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE COLD HOLDING UNITS' STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS AND MAINTAIN.
3-307.11: OBSERVED A DRY SPICE NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE ON THE FOOD CART IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
4-301.12: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED DRIED BROWN RESIDUE IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT STORAGE AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER AT THE BOTTON ANIMAL BLOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE FOOD CART STORED IN THE COLD HOLD UNIT STORAGE AREA WITH DRIED UP FOOD RESIDUE AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID CART AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER WINDOW IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT STORAGE AREA, BEHIND THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE SIDE OF THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER IN THE COLD HOLDING STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS, DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE SAID CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
8-404.13(B:4): PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/19/2021, REPORT #2522899 #47 OBSERVED BADLY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN, CLEAN AND SANITIZE EVERY TWO HOURS UNTIL REPLACEMENT IS MADE TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OFF FOODS. #55 OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #56 OBSERVED NO LIGHTING UNDER HOOD VENTILATION UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING WITH PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING. #56 OBSERVED NO PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING OVER LIGHTING BY STOVE AND HOOD VENTILATION UNIT AND NO COVERING FOR LIGHTING NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION. #57 OBSERVED TWO NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ONSITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
OCT 162023FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO OBSERVED NO HOT RUNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK UPON ARRIVAL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER HAS TO TURN HOT WATER ON AND OFF MANUALLY AT THE WATER MASTER SHUT OFF VALVE. TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WAS 65.9F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. ALSO, MUST REPAIR SAID HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, SO THE HOT WATER CAN REMAIN OPERABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE FOOD CART STORED IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS' STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5-6 SMALL FLIES IN THE CORNER OF THE THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, NEAR THE MOP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE WHITE PIPE ENCASE BEHIND THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE GARBAGE IN THE OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE COLD HOLDING UNITS' STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A DRY SPICE NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE ON THE FOOD CART IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DRIED BROWN RESIDUE IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT STORAGE AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER AT THE BOTTON ANIMAL BLOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FOOD CART STORED IN THE COLD HOLD UNIT STORAGE AREA WITH DRIED UP FOOD RESIDUE AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID CART AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE SIDE OF THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER IN THE COLD HOLDING STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS, DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE SAID CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER WINDOW IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT STORAGE AREA, BEHIND THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/19/2021, REPORT #2522899 #47 OBSERVED BADLY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN, CLEAN AND SANITIZE EVERY TWO HOURS UNTIL REPLACEMENT IS MADE TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OFF FOODS. #55 OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #56 OBSERVED NO LIGHTING UNDER HOOD VENTILATION UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING WITH PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING. #56 OBSERVED NO PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING OVER LIGHTING BY STOVE AND HOOD VENTILATION UNIT AND NO COVERING FOR LIGHTING NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION. #57 OBSERVED TWO NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ONSITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
JUL 192021PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PROTECTIVE COVERING ON NEW THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED BADLY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN, CLEAN AND SANITIZE EVERY TWO HOURS UNTIL REPLACEMENT IS MADE TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OFF FOODS.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SODA CRATES IN FRONT OF FACILITY BEING USED AS A MEANS OF SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AS ALL ITEMS ARE TO BE ELEVATED AT MINIMUM OF SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND OIL UNDER HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR HAVE CLEANED, SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UNDER THE HOOD UNIT.
OBSERVED NO LIGHTING UNDER HOOD VENTILATION UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING WITH PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING.
OBSERVED NO PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING OVER LIGHTING BY STOVE AND HOOD VENTILATION UNIT AND NO COVERING FOR LIGHTING NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION.
OBSERVED TWO NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ONSITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
JUL 122021FAILED15 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CARBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.
OBSERVED PROTECTIVE COVERING ON NEW THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED BADLY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN, CLEAN AND SANITIZE EVERY TWO HOURS UNTIL REPLACEMENT IS MADE TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OFF FOODS.
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK AND FROM THE UTILITY SINK IN FOOD SERVICE AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BACK DOOR HANDLE IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO ASSURE PROPER WORKING ORDER.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SODA CRATES IN FRONT OF FACILITY BEING USED AS A MEANS OF SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AS ALL ITEMS ARE TO BE ELEVATED AT MINIMUM OF SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND OIL UNDER HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR HAVE CLEANED, SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UNDER THE HOOD UNIT.
OBSERVED NO LIGHTING UNDER HOOD VENTILATION UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING WITH PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING.
OBSERVED NO PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING OVER LIGHTING BY STOVE AND HOOD VENTILATION UNIT AND NO COVERING FOR LIGHTING NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION.
OBSERVED TWO NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ONSITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT NUMBER 2463665 03/01/2021(#47) 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT NUMBER 2463665 03/01/2021 (#51)5-205.15 OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE.
DEC 112020PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE WASHBOWL SINK AND PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
5-205.15 OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE.
6-303.11 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTBULB IN 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
DEC 12020FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (RAW CHICKEN) DURING INSPECTION. PRESENTED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHICH EXPIRED ON 9/20/19. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE WASHBOWL SINK AND PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING RAW CHICKEN PREP SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED SEVERAL WET WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COUNTER SURFACE OF REAR PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE.
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTBULB IN 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2311832 ON 9/5/19. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (16) 4-602.11(B-E) - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN. (37) 3-302.12 - OBSERVED UNCLEAN DRY STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME. (47) 4-101.19 - OBSERVED ALL LOWER SHELVES UNDER TABLES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN. (49) 4-601.11(B) - OBSERVED ALL CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, GREASE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN (56) 6-501.14 - OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN (57) 2-102.13 - NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE (58) 2-102.13 - PIC HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
observed no employee health policy . instructed pic to provide. priority foundation
NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT STEAM TABLE,BBQ PIT,ETC NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING. IDENTIFIED WITH PREPARED AND DISCARDED DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
OBSERVED UNCLEAN DRY STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
OBSERVED ALL LOWER SHELVES UNDER TABLES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALL CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, GREASE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN
OBSERVED ALL CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, GREASE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN
ANY WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE
WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALLS, AND CEILINGS BLACK FROM BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS, GREASE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR RE- PAINT. ALSO MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN FLOORS MUST MAINTAIN
OBSERVED ATTACHED CEILING LIGHTSHIELD COVERS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE
PIC HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING
SEP 102019FAILED17 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
observed no employee health policy . instructed pic to provide. priority foundation
: NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT STEAM TABLE,BBQ PIT,ETC NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING. IDENTIFIED WITH PREPARED AND DISCARDED DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE METAL STEM THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED UNCLEAN DRY STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 6- LIVE LARGE FLIES AND 11 LIVE GNATS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020 (A).
OBSERVED ALL LOWER SHELVES UNDER TABLES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TESTING DEVICE KIT FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING WATER. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION -7-38-005
OBSERVED ALL CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, GREASE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN
OBSERVED ALL CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, GREASE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN
ANY WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE
: WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALLS, AND CEILINGS BLACK FROM BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS, GREASE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR RE- PAINT. ALSO MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN FLOORS MUST MAINTAIN.
Comments: OBSERVED ATTACHED CEILING LIGHTSHIELD COVERS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE
PIC HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING
SEP 52019FAILED23 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
observed no employee health policy . instructed pic to provide. priority foundation
NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 93F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 100F. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA UPON INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED (PIC) HAND SOAP MUST BE PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES-COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT STEAM TABLE,BBQ PIT,ETC NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS- APPROX 225LBS OF CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 111.F AND 122.0F ON TOP OF STEAMTABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135.0F OR HIGHER. PIC REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOOD AT COST APPROX COST OF $45.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED APPOX 235-LBS OF CHICKEN INSIDE OF COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.0F TO 59.0F , AND 25-LBS OF CATFISH PREPED YESTERDAY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PIC REMOVED AND DISCARDED ALL FOODS AT COST APPROX $850.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 VIOLATION CONSOLATED
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING. IDENTIFIED WITH PREPARED AND DISCARDED DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
OBSERVED COOLER BEING USED MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON SITE THAT 41.F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE COOLER UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE METAL STEM THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED UNCLEAN DRY STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 6- LIVE LARGE FLIES AND 11 LIVE GNATS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020 (A).
OBSERVED ALL LOWER SHELVES UNDER TABLES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TESTING DEVICE KIT FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING WATER. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION -7-38-005
OBSERVED ALL CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, GREASE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED ALL CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, GREASE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN
ANY WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE
WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALLS, AND CEILINGS BLACK FROM BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS, GREASE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR RE- PAINT. ALSO MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN FLOORS MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ATTACHED CEILING LIGHTSHIELD COVERS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
PIC HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAR 82017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER LOOSE; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET.
MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN AT SIDES OF EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET (CDI).
MUST CLEAN WALL ABOVE AND BEHIND THE STEAM TABLE. OBSERVED SOME CRACKED PAINT ON THE WALL ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE, IF PAINT STARTS TO PEEL REMOVE AND REPAINT WALL. OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE OFFICE AREA AND OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND FRONT SERVING COUNTER; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
APR 142016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 25LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS AND 5LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS IN PANS ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 120.5F-122.1F AND 10LBS OF RAW FISH INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN WATER AT 58.1F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 40LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $200.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED HOOD VENTS MISSING UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL HOOD VENTS.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION INSIDE OF THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER VENTILATION INSIDE OF THE RESTROOM.
SEP 42015PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES, BETWEEN 62.2F - 67.8F. UNIT TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZRADOUS FOODS IN THE ABOVE-MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES, 15 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN WINGS AT 47.7F, VALUED AT $40. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA, ALSO CUTTING BORDS NEED TO BE RPLACED/REPAIRED, DEEP SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRTY WALLLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, ALSO, STAIN CEILING TILE IN REAR PREA AND ABOVE CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT ABOVE CASH REGISTER AND IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS, INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 112014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS
CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA
JUL 92014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
THE AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.8F,WHICH HAS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COOKED FOODS SITTING OUT ON TABLE IN PREP AREA AND SITTING ON TOP OF STEAM TABLE,WHICH WAS FOUND TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGE FROM 102.9F TO 126.9F FOOD ITEMS ARE MAC & CHEESE,JERK CHICKEN AND BROWN STEW CHICKEN,ALSO INTERNAL TEMPERATURES TAKEN OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 50.9F TO 58.7FFOOD ITEMS ARE CATFISH,OX TAIL AND CURRY GOAT ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED TOTAL WEIGHT 50LBS AND TOTAL COST $220.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS
CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA
DEC 52013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE OLD CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLE WITH A EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND MISSING SHIELD ON LIGHT UNDERNEATH HOOD BY WEST WALL.
DRAINBOARD NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PERMANENTLY INSTALL IT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REAR OUTSIDE SHEDD IS CLUTTERED WITH A LOT OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, WHICH COULD BE A PEST HARBORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN IT OUT AND KEEP ORGANIZED IF USED IN THE FUTURE.
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