Karachi Chat House
Troubled record — failed 6 of 14 inspections for sanitation, pest activity
2021-05-28 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2021-05-21 Fail Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. ...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED SUPPLIES MISSING FROM VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)-OBSERVED PACKAGED SWEETS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NAME ON PACKAGE, ADDRESS, NET QUANTITY AND ANY ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12-OBSERVED NO LABEL ON SPICES CONTAINERS THAT ARE OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. IN DINING ROOM: 3 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND BEHIND PEPSI COLA COOLER, 2 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND BEHIND ICE CREAM COOLER AND 5 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND BEHIND CARD BOARD BOXES. 20 RAT DROPPINGS ...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13-OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2021-04-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. ...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED SUPPLIES MISSING FROM VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED SAMOSAS STUFFED WITH CHICKEN AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 108.7F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. SAMOSAS STUFFED WITH POTATOES AT 91.4F, SAMOSAS STUFFED WITH VEGETABLES AT 105.8F AND...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. MASHED LENTILS AT 72.3F AND COOKED RICE AT 53.1F. PROPER COLD HOLDING FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT 41.0F OR LOWER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. ALL FOOD WEIG...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED SWEETS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NAME ON PACKAGE, ADDRESS, NET QUANTITY AND ANY ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABEL ON SPICES CONTAINERS THAT ARE OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOLD INSIDE OF UNUSED ICE CREAM COOLER IN DINING ROOM. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
2020-04-27 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 10 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID P...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AMBIEN MEASURING THERMOMETERS IN ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS
47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN GASKETS ON DOORS TO TO REACH UNDER FOOD PREP COOLERS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST CLOSED OPEN SEWAGE DRAIN PIPE LOCATED IN WALL BEHIND FREEZERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD SPLASHED, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS AND SHELVES IN REAR AND SIDE STORAGE ROOMS AND BY FRONT COUNTER.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES OVER REAR FOOD PREP AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THAT MOPS HAVE BEEN STORED ON FLOORS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND BY MOP SINK.MUST PLACE MOPS IN POSITION THAT CAN ALLOWS THEM AIR DRY WITH OUT SOILING WALLS AND FLOORS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS
2019-08-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD SPLASHED, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FILTERS AND HOOD, IN THE COOK LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
ONE OF THE LIGHT BULB (1 OUT OF 4 LIGHT BULBS) ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE,BURNED OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2019-08-16 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 20 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. SUCH AS COOKED MEAT GOAT AT 46.2F, 5 LBS; COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.0F,10 LBS; AND YOGURT AT 45.2F, 10 LBS; COOLER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 40.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
ALL COOKED READY TO EAT TC'S FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER HAS NO LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED ALL READY TO EAT COOKED TC'S FOODS WITH EXPIRATION DATE. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL THE TCS FOOD WITHOUT LABEL AND DATE WORTH $...
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
ESTABLISHMENT IS MAKING YOGURT ON SITE. BUT NO APPROVAL FROM CDPH FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG, MR. PATRICK O'CONNOR,FOR APPROVAL AND VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE MAKING YOGURT ON SITE, AND S...
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
YOGURT BEING MADE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE MAKING YOGURT. PLEASE CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG, MR C'CONNOR FOR APPROVAL AND VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS. DISCARDED YOGURT WORTH $25.00. REFER TO VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
UPDRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL CLEAN UTENSIL,POTS, PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STPRED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED, T0 PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AN DUST BUILD UP.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
ONE OF THE LIGHT BULB (1 OUT OF 4 LIGHT BULBS) ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE,BURNED OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2185145 DATED 7/26/18.#37- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE AND IN DINING ROOM DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. KITCHEN EXIT SCREENED DOOR TO OUTDOO...
2018-07-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 14 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO AND CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE AND IN DINING ROOM DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.---- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
KITCHEN EXIT SCREENED DOOR TO OUTDOORS BEING USED FOUND NOT TIGHT FITTING. OPEN 2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR, OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON SIDES AND TORN MESH SCREEN. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SCREEN DOOR, NO OPEN GAPS, HOLES TEARS ON ALL SIDES...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
EXTREMELY DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING/HANDLING OR EXPOSED TO FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS ETC.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
DIRTY CLOTH TOWELS USED AS MATTING UNDER FOOD CONTACT CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REMOVE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.--- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING FOR FOODS. MUST PROVIDE CLEANABLE SHELVING WITH ACCESS TO FLOORS F...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINES EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, ICE BUILD UP AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SH...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL STORED ITEMS AT THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.--- ALL UNUSED HOT HOLDING AND COOLER NOTED STORED IN THE DINING ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.---- MUS...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2018-07-18 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 34 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
FACILITY NOTED WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE, PRIORITY VIOLATIONS NOTED,PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING IMPROPERLY COOLED SUCH AS CHICKEN BIRYANI IN TIGHTLY COVERED DEEP PAN INSIDE COOLER AT 67.6F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO AND CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FOOD UTENSIL BEING STORED INSIDE THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. REVIEWED THE HAND WASHING SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH CITATION ISSUED IN ABOVE VIOLATION #10.
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED RAW EGGS BEING STORED INSIDE COOKS LINE COOLER DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED READY TO EAT SAUCE/DRESSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS. EMPLOYEE REMOVED THE EGGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSING A USED FOOD STRAINER UNDER WATER IN A DIRTY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CONTAINING DIRTY DISHES THEN STORE ON SHELVING ALONG WITH OTHER STORED CLEAN UTENSILS WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERL...
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS COOKED CHICKEN BIRYANI INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER BEING COOLED IMPROPERLY IN TIGHTLY COVERED, DEEP METAL PANS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 67.6F, 62.2F, 60.1F. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED BEEF SPREAD IN COOKS LINE SMALL COOLER A...
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS CHICKEN STUFFED PASTRIES AND VEGETABLE STUFFED PASTRIES IN FRONT PREP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 125.1F AND 126.3F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #20 FOR CITATION.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED CHEMICAL DE-GREASER BEING STORED INSIDE A CLEAN, STORED COOKING POT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ALL CHEMICALS MUST BE STORED SEPARATED FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR ENSURING PROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE AND IN DINING ROOM DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
KITCHEN EXIT SCREENED DOOR TO OUTDOORS BEING USED FOUND NOT TIGHT FITTING. OPEN 2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR, OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON SIDES AND TORN MESH SCREEN. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SCREEN DOOR, NO OPEN GAPS, HOLES TEARS ON ALL SIDES...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FRESH GINGER BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN. ALL FOODS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
EXTREMELY DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING/HANDLING OR EXPOSED TO FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS ETC.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AND REAR KITCHEN PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
DIRTY CLOTH TOWELS USED AS MATTING UNDER FOOD CONTACT CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REMOVE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PLASTIC SINGLE SERVE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE WITH HANDLE INVERTED AND MOUTH PIECES DOWN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TWO CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR CONDITION WITH CRACKS, OPEN SEAMS, CHIPS, BLACKENED WITH DEEP CUTS AND GROOVES. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING FOR FOODS. MUST PROVIDE CLEANABLE SHELVING WITH ACCESS TO FLOORS FOR CLEANING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINES EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, ICE BUILD UP AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, FRONT PREP, REAR KITCHEN, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS, STORAGE SHELVING, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN IN ALL AREAS WITH FOOD SPLATTER, GREASE AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---WATER DAMAGED CIELING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE REPLACED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS FRONT AND REAR.----MUST NOT USE POROUS BRICKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL STORED ITEMS AT THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.--- ALL UNUSED HOT HOLDING AND COOLER NOTED STORED IN THE DINING ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2017-11-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-11-09 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL AND FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED OVER 6 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS, BOXES AND CEILING AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SER...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2009777 DATED 4/18/2017 NOT CORRECTED:- #30) NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREP...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED STAINED WALLS WITH FOOD PARTICLES, FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2017-04-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 7 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS... INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOODS FROM T...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT...NOTED DIRT AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PREP AREA....NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TORN RUBBER GASKET, CLEAN AND SMOOTHEN CUTTING BOARDS AND PROVIDE...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED THE FOLLOWINGS:- HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...ALL PREP TABLES WITH DIRT, FOOD SPILLS AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS, RAILS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, INSIDE THE ALL REFRIGERATION ...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION, DIRT AND DIRT ROACHES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS AND MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE PREMISES ON SHELVES FROM THE FRONT TO THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
NOTED DIRTY DISH WASH CLOTHES SCATTERED AT THE PREP TABLES AND UNDERNEATH SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL DISH WASHERS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
2017-04-04 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT AND REAR HAND WASH SINK...NOTED REAR HAND WASH SINK INACCESSIBLE (USED FOR STORING ALL DISH WASHING EQUIPMENT AND GLOVES)....NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE FRONT HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED OVER 6 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND MUST HAVE LIDS PROPERLY CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS... INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOODS FROM T...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT...NOTED DIRT AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PREP AREA....NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TORN RUBBER GASKET, CLEAN AND SMOOTHEN CUTTING BOARDS AND PROVIDE...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED THE FOLLOWINGS:- HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...ALL PREP TABLES WITH DIRT, FOOD SPILLS AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS, RAILS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, INSIDE THE ALL REFRIGERATION ...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION, DIRT AND DIRT ROACHES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS AND MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE PREMISES ON SHELVES FROM THE FRONT TO THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
NOTED DIRTY DISH WASH CLOTHES SCATTERED AT THE PREP TABLES AND UNDERNEATH SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL DISH WASHERS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
2016-07-26 Pass License Re-Inspection 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOT WATER HANDLE IS NEEDED FOR MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE CREAM IN FREEZERS. IF ICE CREAM IS TO BE SOLD DIPPER WELL IS NEEDED.
2016-07-19 Fail License CRITICAL 13 ▾
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH NACHOS MACHINE AND POPCORN AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOALTION 7-38-030
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH NO SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT FOOD. MUST INSTALL SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT ALL FOOD ON COUNTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED NO CONTRACT AVAILABLE TO REFLECT NEW OWNERS INFORMATION. MUST PROVIDE GREASE STORAGE UNIT CONTRACT AND DUMPSTER CONTRACT WITH NEW OWNERS INFORMATION. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-020
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. OR IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. DO NOT REUSE SINGEL SERVICE ITEMS INCLUDING GALLONS OF MILK. LABEL ALL FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND DATE FOOD.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZERS NEED TO BE DEFROSTED. OBSERVED ALL RAW WOOD IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEEDS TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED. OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM SHELF OF GRILL NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. ALL TIN FOIL NEEDS TO BE REM...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATORS NEED TO BE CLEANED ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR. OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES NEED TO BE CLEANED. OBSERVED ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVING NEEDS TO BE CLEANED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT AROUND GREASE TRAP UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR. MAINTAIN FLOOR IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALL NEAR RESTROOMS UNCLEAN. WALL NEEDS TO BE PAINTED. OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING FROM WASHROOM. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOT WATER HANDLE IS NEEDED FOR MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE CREAM IN FREEZERS. IF ICE CREAM IS TO BE SOLD DIPPER WELL IS NEEDED.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL REFRIGERATORS NEED EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS. MUST HAVE PROBE THERMOEMTER ON SITE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR AND SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MAKER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NOT WORKING MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER WASHROOM USED AS STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS...
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER. MUST HAVE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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