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Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2026-02-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11--- NOTED SEVERAL BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS STORED UNDER WATER PIPING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FREEZERS OR PROPERLY ENCASE PIPING.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14---- COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
2026-02-10 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 14 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND SUCH A PERSON MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE ICE CREAM MAKING MACHINES AND A MEAT SLICER ARE LOCATED AND FOODS PREPARED. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, HAND WASH...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED SEVERAL BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS STORED UNDER WATER PIPING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FREEZERS OR PROPERLY ENCASE PIPING.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NOTED SEVERAL COOKS ON COOK'S LINE PREPARING FOODS WITH UNPROTECTED BEARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED A KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER OR STORE ON A CLEAN PREP SURFACE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AND MAIN KITCHEN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE KITCHEN CABINETS OR PAPER TOWELS AS LINER UNDER COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARDS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----NOTED A LARGE HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE EMPLOYEE...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. NEW HIRED EMPLOYEES HAVE 30 DAYS TO AQUIRE TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3-24-25 REPORT #2614376 NOT CORRECTED. #10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN CUSTOMER BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN BATHROOM TO INSTRUCT EMPLOYEES THEY MUST WASH HAN...
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED ON 3-24-25 REPORT #2614376 NOT POSTED AT THIS TIME IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. TODAYS SUMMARY POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
2025-03-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN CUSTOMER BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINAGE IN BATHROOM TO INSTRUCT EMPLOYEES THEY MUST WASH HANDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC COATINGS ON INTERIOR OF DOORS OF REACH IN COOLERS ON PREP LINE (BOTH COOLERS) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND CRUMBS ACCUMULATING IN PREP COOLER GASKETS AT BOTH PREP COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON EXT...
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER ON PREMISES. TEMPERATURE AT THREE (3) HANDWASH SINKS IN MAIN PREP AREA @74.6F, 72.5F, 75.1F, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 80.5F, 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 74.6F, WASHROOM SINK AT 75.1F. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C)....
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK FROM FAUCET OF ONE (1) COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCET IN REAR. OBSERVED LEAK FROM DRAIN OF MIDDLE BASIN DRAIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAKING SINKS AND D...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND LOOSE PLASTIC/TRASH BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS BELOW THE FRYERS, UNDER THE 2 DOOR COOLERS, AND BELOW THE FLAT TOP/OVEN ON SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND LOOSE DEBRIS...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER WITH MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING.
2024-04-16 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS ON COOK LINE PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING...
2022-11-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2022-10-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS AND AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SAID LOCATIONS AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS RANGING FROM 57.0-58.6 F, SUCH AS EGGS (57.0F), CREAM CHEESE(57.9 F), MILK (57.0 F), AND BUTTER (58.6F) MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 25LBS AND...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED A COLD HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 60.0F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN IT PROPERLY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD STORAGE BUCKETS BEING ELEVATED BY MILK CRATES. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM USING MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE AND ELEVATION PURPOSES AND USE SURFACES THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FOR ELEVATION AND STORAGE PURPO...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOX ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BOX AND USE APPROPRIATE MATS FOR THE DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2021-03-16 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD BE LOCATED ON WATER LINE OF COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
2021-03-02 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 10 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN. PROCEDURE WAS PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT ON SHELVES NEAR ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK. OBSERVED 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN CORNER OF BASEMENT NEAR REACH IN CHEST FREEZERS. OBSERVED 10 RODENT DROPPINGS AT TOP OF STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. OBSERVED 20 RODENT ...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER NEAR GRILL. REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN SHELF SURFACE. OBSERVED CAULKING AROUND DUMP SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AND CAULKING AROUND HAND SINK TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD IN REAR COOKING ARE...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AREA UNDER GRILL IN KITCHEN VERY UNCLEAN WITH AN EXCESS ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA UNDER GRILL. OBSERVED ALL UTILITY LINES AND GAS PIPES BEHIND GRILL DRIPPING WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AL...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD BE LOCATED ON WATER LINE OF COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER DUMP SINK ON FRONT SERVICE AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MUST RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS VERY UNC...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM BASEMENT NEED TO BE REMOVED TO REDUCE CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2456738 DATED 11/17/2020 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION # 51 NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT DUMP SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. #55 OBSERVED BROKEN CEILING TILE IN BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR. #53 NO LID ON TRA...
2020-11-17 Pass w/ Conditions License CRITICAL 6 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE FOR CLEAN SHELVES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT DUMP SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE LOCATED ON ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN CEILING TILE IN BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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