KIKI D'S B B Q HOUSE.

Chicago Health Dept

4117 S ASHLAND AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

20 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Aug 2025 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 14

2025

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING PORK, BEEF, SLICED TOMATOES, EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CFM CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED AND UNIT WHERE SALSA IS STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OUT C 11/07/2025 OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AS WELL AS SALSA COOLING UNIT NEAR THE REGISTER. INTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALL SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING UNDERNEATH SINK BASINS LEAKING INTO A LARGE BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRYERS, INSTURCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 OBSERVED VETILATION HOOD EQUIPMENT ABOVE GRILL WITH BUILDUP OF DUST DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES POSTED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE ALL ALLERGEN TRAINNG CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

AUG 7

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING RIBS, CARNITAS, RICE, BEANS. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF VERIFIABLE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROX. 10 LBS RICE STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN CONTAINER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @115F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT HELD FOOD ITEMS AT 135F OR HIGHER AND MAINTAIN. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 DOZEN EGGS, 4LBS CHICKEN BREAST, 2 LBS COOKED CHICKEN PARTS, 3 LBS SLICED TOMATO FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF ALL SAID ITEMS RANGING BETWEEN 55-65F AND STORED INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD HELD TCS FOODS @41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. PLEASE SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION INFORMATION.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED UPRIGHT COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM GRILLS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATE @62F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE STORING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINTUE USE OF EQUIPMENT, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE @41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED AND UNIT WHERE SALSA IS STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ROLLING CART HOLDING APPROXIMALTELY 210 LBS PORK SKIN WITH MEAT ATTACHED STORED OUTSIDE FACILITY'S REAR EXIT DOOR, ADJACENT TO THE PARKING LOT AND PUBLIC SEATING AREA. THE PRODUCT WAS UNPROTECTED FROM PUBLIC ACCESS AND POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. SAID PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY PIC AT THIS TIME. DURING FOOD PREPARATION UNPACKAGED FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED LARGE BINS OF COOKED BEANS AND PEPPERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP /DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AS WELL AS SALSA COOLING UNIT NEAR THE REGISTER. INTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALL SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING UNDERNEATH SINK BASINS LEAKING INTO A LARGE BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRYERS, INSTURCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VETILATION HOOD EQUIPMENT ABOVE GRILL WITH BUILDUP OF DUST DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES POSTED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE ALL ALLERGEN TRAINNG CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

JUN 11

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET IN WOMAN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLD UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: TOMATOES 50.OF SOUR CREAM 50.0F AND BEEF CHEEK 68.9F ON PREP TABLE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 65 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $270.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

"NOTED TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLD COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.0F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. THE PERSON IN CHARGE SERVICED THE COOLER UNIT DURING THE INSPECTION. THE COOLER UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT 30.0F AFTER THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH AS BROOMS, MOPS, AND DUST PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR OR MORE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

MAY 17

2023

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 10

2023

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HAND WASH SIGN AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN WALK IN COOLER: LARGE DEEP CONTAINER OF PORK 48.5F. DISCARDED 30 LBS AT A COST OF $200. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS ANY STYLE, STEAK, BEEF BURGERS ETC.) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS RESTROOM.

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JUL 28

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN AREA UNDER GRILL AND BOTTOM OF STEAM TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST FROM LIGHT SHIELDS AND PIPES ON CEILING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT FAN IN WASHROOM ON CEILING TO REMOVE DUST.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. (FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ONLY)

JAN 5

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND HOT TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. COOKED BEEF AND COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 110F - 115F; ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY CFM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VARIETY OF PICO DE GALLO, 5LB, COST $5) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES STORED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AT 69 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

FEB 19

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND NO WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN"S WASHROOM.

JUN 19

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH AS BROOMS, MOPS, AND DUST PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR OR MORE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).

APR 11

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED CHORIZO(HANGING IN PREP AREA) AND PORK(STORED IN A BOX IN REAR PREP AREA) OUT OF TEMPERATURE(CHORIZO 61.8F, PORK 68.7F)AND EL PASTOR(PORK)ON A ROTISSERIE(66.2F) MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 121LBS VALUED AT $246.00. TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR LESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (DELI MEAT, CHEESE, CUT LIMES, CUT PEPPERS, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND NO WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH AS BROOMS, MOPS, AND DUST PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR OR MORE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

JUN 8

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED COOKED RIBS 84.2F, POTATOES 116.1-127.8F, GOAT 123.2F, AND CORN 124.9F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $40. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT CROISSANT WITH BARE HANDS AND ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER EATING IN FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TONGS, SPATULAS, AND UTENSILS. EMPLOYEES SHALL CONSUME FOOD ONLY IN DESIGNATED DINING AREAS THAT ARE NOT USED FOR THE PREPARATION OF FOOD OR THE WASHING AND STORAGE OF UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZER, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA AND ICE MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE INOPERABLE BULB IN NORTH VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

DEC 8

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CARDBOARD LINER ON SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT DRY STORAGE AREA

MAR 25

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AND EXTERIOR OF HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN/GRILL AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS AT COOK LINE, PREP AREA AND AT REAR OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DIRTY WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKET AT REAR.

MAY 6

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY, ALSO STORAGE SHELVING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FLOORS DIRTY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS BEHIND THE PREP AREA AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND OTHER DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR,MISSING OR DIRTY. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 19

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE TABLE IN FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO RUSTY STORAGE CART, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STOVE TOP NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

APR 3

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SPOONS AND FORKS IMPROPERLY STORED AT FRONT COFFEE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED (HANDLED UP).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE STORAGE SHELVES UNDER THE TOASTER AND UNDER TABLE STORAGE NEXT TO COOLER COMPRESSOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS.

MAR 13

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN GREASE UNDER FRYERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELD IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PREP AREA, LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE BEVERAGE STATION IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 28

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

READY-TO EAT FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT (POTS, PANS, UTENSILS) IMPROPERLY STORED ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO STORE ONLY CLEAN KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR BY UTILITY SINK. REPLACE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

OCT 20

2011

PASS 3 violations

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.FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

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. OPENING IN WALL AT MOP SINK. MUST SEAL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKY CONNECTION UNDER 3-COMP SINK,FIRST COMPARTMENT.MUST REPAIR.

APR 22

2011

PASS 3 violations

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. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. NO LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT ABOVE MEAT SAW IN PREP AREA,MUST INSTALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. HOT WATER HANDLE IN LADIES WASHROOM LOOSE,MUST REPAIR.

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