KARYN'S FRESH CORNER.

Chicago Health Dept

1901 N HALSTED ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

14 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected May 2017.

Last inspected May 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 23

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOTED FLOORS NEED CLEANING AT WALLBASE IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED LIGHT SHIELD CAPS MISSING FROM LIGHT SHEILDS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL CAPS.

JUN 23

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SPICE STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA,FOIL ON SPICE SHELVING UNITS,GLASS WATER BOTTLES OPENING NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO SANITIZE THE INSIDE OF IT.MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP COOLERS

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM MOP SINK,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,MAIN & VEGETABLE ,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PREP COOLERS.ALL FOOD ,POT & PAN STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS IN ALL PREP AREAS AND DISH MACHINE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL PREP , DISH WASHING AREAS AND WALK IN COOLER,DINING AREA LOWER WALL UNDER WINDOWS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP & DINING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN DISH WASHING AREA

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AND 2ND FL. PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA.

JUN 16

2016

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

OBSERVED FOOD NOT IN SOURCE SOUND CONDITION AND NOT WHOLESOME FOR FOOD CONSUMPTION.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE INDIAN MEAL MOTHS IN A CLEAR PLASTIC CONTAINER OF 10LBS.CRISPY JIANE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND 10LBS. RICE FLOUR ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN BAKERY AREA.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST ROTATE STOCK ON A DAILY BASIS.APPX.20LBS.$30.(CRITICAL 7-38-005B)

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT AT 51.6F AND OPEN DISPLAY FOOD DISPLAY UNIT AT 50.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS SUCH AS COOKED CARROT CAKE 2LBS. 48.5F,2LBS. TUNA 49.2F,1.6 LBS. SPROUTS 53.9F,1.6LBS. SALMON ROLLS 52.2F,1.6LBS. MEAT BALL SUB 54.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 8.2LB.$120(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1578590 10/6/15 #32-SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS HAVE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS.#45-IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SPICE STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA,FOIL ON SPICE SHELVING UNITS,GLASS WATER BOTTLES OPENING NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO SANITIZE THE INSIDE OF IT.MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM MOP SINK,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,MAIN & VEGETABLE ,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PREP COOLERS.ALL FOOD ,POT & PAN STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS IN ALL PREP AREAS AND DISH MACHINE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL PREP , DISH WASHING AREAS AND WALK IN COOLER,DINING AREA LOWER WALL UNDER WINDOWS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP & DINING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AND 2ND FL. PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA.

OCT 6

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED AND PREBOTTLED ITEMS WITHOUT CORRECT LABELING REQUIREMENTS. LABELING REQUIREMENTS GIVEN TO OWNER

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACH IN FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACH IN FREEZERS. REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NOT PRESENT OR BROKEN WITHIN REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST PROVIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS. ALL THERMOMETERS NEED TO BE READING 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED BACK CLOSET AREA NEAR MOP SINK WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SO THAT PEST CONTROL CAN HAVE FULL ACCESS. MAINTAIN

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFROMATION PROVIDED

SEP 18

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 GALLONS VALUED AT 400.00, 6 BOTTLES OF PLANT PROTEIN VALUED AT $36, 1 CACOLO PROTEIN VALUED AT $6, 12 HOMEMADE SAUERKRAUT VALUED AT $105.00, 6 LEMON DRESSING VALUED AT $72, 2 CAESAR DRESSING VALUED AT $24, 5 VINAIGRETTE VALUED AT $60, 10 GREEN START VALUED AT $155, 3 COCONUT WATER VALUED AT $27, 5 PRO BIOTIC VALUED AT $50, 5 BOTTLES OF WATER VALUED AT $20. FACILITY IS NOT APPROVED TO BOTTLE ON CAP ON SITE AND COULD NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT DOCUMENTATION OF WHERE ITEMS WERE BOTTLED AND CAPPED SAFELY OFF SITE. ALL ITEMS WERE PULLED FROM SHELVES AND HELD FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. ITEMS WERE TAGGED AND HELD IN WALK IN COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B) (B-2)

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED SALD BAR CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 50F. SALAD BAR WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INCLUDING 5LBS OF CHICK PEA SALAD CONTAINING BEAN SPROUTS AT 51.0F VALUED AT $20, 1LB OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 47.0F VALUED AT $2, AND 2LBS OF CUT LEAFY GREENS (ROMAIN) VALUED AT $5 AT 50F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED AND PREBOTTLED ITEMS WITHOUT CORRECT LABELING REQUIREMENTS. LABELING REQUIREMENTS GIVEN TO OWNER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACH IN FREEZERS. REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACH IN FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED BACK CLOSET AREA NEAR MOP SINK WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SO THAT PEST CONTROL CAN HAVE FULL ACCESS. MAINTAIN

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFROMATION PROVIDED.

show all 14 inspections →

NOV 6

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN ONE OUT OF TWO UNISEX WASHROOM, ALONG THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

FEB 24

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE JUICE BAR FREEZER, FAN COVER IN THE PREPARED FOODS WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS THAT FIT THE SINK DRAIN FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE JUICE BAR. TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE LACKS HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

FEB 11

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE SMALL 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SOUP AND HUMMUS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS AND SALAD BUFFET COOLER. OBSERVED ALMOND PATE AT 49.4F, CHICKPEA SALAD AT 50.3F, EGG SALAD AT 43.8F, SOUP AT 45.5F, CEVICHE AT 45.8F, AND HUMMUS AT 47.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 55# OF FOOD WORTH $315. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. PREMISES HAS A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON PREMISES TO WASH AND SANITIZE DISHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED MANUALLY CAPPED BOTTLES OF WATER, SMOOTHIES AND REJUVELAC JUICE FILLED AND CAPPED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT BOTTLED BEVERAGES CANNOT BE MANUALLY CAPPED. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SMOOTHIES AND BOTTLED WATER. THE REJUVELAC JUICE WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND THE CONTAINERS WERE STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. 31 ONE-GALLON CONTAINERS OF REJUVELAC WERE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE JUICE BAR FREEZER, FAN COVER IN THE PREPARED FOODS WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS THAT FIT THE SINK DRAIN FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE JUICE BAR. TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE LACKS HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 17

2013

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 15

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE REAR DISPLAY PREP COOLER WAS 48.9. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER AND MAINTAIN UNIT BELOW 40.O F. FAX RE-INSPECTION LETTER TO 312-746-4240 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN REAR DISPLAY PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE MUSHROOMS EMPANADAS 48.9F, RAVIOLI 48.8F, HUMMUS 48.7F, TOMATO 48.6F, SALAD MIX 49.3F, CURRY SAUCE 48.6F TAMALES 48.6F, CURRY SAUCE 48.5F PAD THAI SAUCE 48.5F, MOCK SALMON 47.7F, SPRING ROLL MIX 48.6F SLIDER CREPE SAUCE 48.2F, ZUCCHINI SOUP 47.4F AND VEGETABLE SOUP 48.2. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30.43 # OF FOOD WORTH $526.66. MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE TEMPERATURE LOG. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING RUSTY MUST RE-PAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN FLOOR TILES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

OCT 9

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE (100F) AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 180F TO THE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST ALSO SWITCH THE TEMPERATURE GAUGES AND PRESSURE GAUGES AND INSTALL IN THEIR PROPER PLACE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. ACCORDING TO MANAGER, CONTAINERS OF REJUVELAC ARE FILLED AND MANUALLY CAPPED ON THE PREMISES WITH A PLASTIC CAP. OBSERVED 28 1-GALLON PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF "REJUVELAC" IN THE COOLERS AND 117 GALLONS OF PRODUCT WAITING TO BE BOTTLED. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 145 GALLONS OF REJUVELAC. PREMISES WAS NOTIFIED ON REPORT #63106 FROM 11/25/09 TO CEASE THE BOTTLING OPERATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD THAT WAS STORED ON TOP OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING IN THE PREP AREA: LIGHT SHIELDS, JUICER PARTS, TOASTER OVENS, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF FOOD DEHYDRATOR CABINETS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL THE FRP ON THE BARRIER WALL BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE DISHMACHINE. CLEAN THE WALLS SURROUNDING THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE ANY MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE RETAIL AREA.

JUN 20

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. WORK ORDER ON PREMISES FOR METAL FLOOR PATCH FOR WALK-IN COOLER. MAY REMAIN UNTIL THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

JUN 17

2011

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #517399 ON 6-10-11 NOT CORRECTED.#18- APPROXIMATELY OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE HALLWAY, SMALL PACKAGED GOODS STORAGE ROOM, 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER. REAR EXIT DOOR FROM STORAGE HALLWAY TO PARKING LOT NOT RODENT PROOF. NO TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. #29-MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON AND INSIDE BOX OF STORED BANANAS IN REAR DRY FOODS STORAGE HALLWAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. MUST ELIMINATE FLIES, CHECK STOCK PRIOR TO RECEIVING FOR INSECTS/PESTS.

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO CRITICAL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING ANYWHERE IN ESTABLISHMENT. DIRTY MILK CRATE USED AS SHELVING UNDER BLENDER. MUST USE EASILY CLEANABLE SHELVING THAT IS RAISED 6" FROM FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING. INTERIOR WHITE BOX FREEZER DAMAGED/BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND STORED UTENSILS IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN/DAMAGED SHELF BASES AT FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER ALL SINKS, AND EQUIPMENT INCLUDING INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN ALL. METAL FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DAMAGED WITH OPEN GAPS/HOLE. MUST SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALL-FLOOR JUNCTION THROUGH-OUT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. ALL HOLES, DAMAGED AND CHIPPING PLASTER THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS MUST REPAIR/SEAL. HOLE IN CEILING AROUND VENTILATION IN HANDICAP WASHROOM. MUST SEAL. SEAL OPENING AROUND OUTSIDE HOSE BIBB (SOUTH WALL).

JUN 10

2011

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION EMPLOYEE NOT PROPERLY WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING WHILE WASHING DISHES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. EMPLOYEE WASHED NOT USING THE FINAL SANITIZING SINK. DISHES WERE WASHED, RINSED THEN SET OUT TO DRY ON DRYING METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE SINK. MANAGEMENT RE-WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED ALL DISHES ON RACK.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 TO 75 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM. OUTSIDE EXIT DOOR FROM KITCHEN/REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PARKING LOT NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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 FROM 11-25-09 #164548 NOT CORRECTED. #35-HOLES IN THE WALLS UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST SEAL. #34-MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLR. DRY STORAGE. #32-MOP SINK LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A PHYSICAL BARRIER/SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND DISH MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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. EXPOSED TABLEWARES IN DINING ROOM MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. GROWING PANS OF WHEAT GRASS AND SPROUTS MUST NOT BE STORED ABOVE OR AROUND ANY FOOD PREP, FOOD CONTACT, FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR GROWING PANS OR ANY OTHER SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. DIRTY MILK CRATE USED AS SHELVING UNDER BLENDER MUST CLEAN. PLASTIC WHITE SHELVING FOR VEGETABLES IN WALK-IN COOLER DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR WHITE BOX FREEZER DAMAGED/BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR JUICE BAR BOX FREEZER. REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. INTERIOR RUBBER GASKETS OF WHITE BOX FREEZER.INTERIOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER ALL SINKS AND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. METAL FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DAMAGED WITH OPEN GAPS/HOLE. MUST SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PLASTIC SPLASH GUARD USED AT BLENDER CRACKED/BROKEN. MUST REPLACE. ALL HOLES, DAMAGED AND CHIPPING PLASTER THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS MUST REPAIR/SEAL. HOLE IN CEILING AROUND VENTILATION IN HANDICAP WASHROOM. MUST SEAL. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT KITCHEN TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. REPLACE INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN DISPLAY COOLER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

Report an error on this page →