KING SWEETS.

Chicago Health Dept

2308 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2025).

30 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

230

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 23

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PREP AREA BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD ON PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA WALLS. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA/DISHWASH AREA WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 11

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

WE OBSERVED TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,STORED UNDER THE HOT LAMP AT FRONT SERVING AREA: 12 CHICKEN PUFF AT TEMP OF 100F TO 115F; 9 VEGGIE ROLLS AT TEMP OF 97.5F TO 105F AND A TRAY OF VEGGIE AT TEMP OF 84.1F TO 93.2F.HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUND 10, VALUE 200. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH A LONG BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS. ALSO NO HAIR RESTRAINTS USED BY THE EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.----BROKEN/CRACKED PLASTIC

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES IS REQUIRED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

MAY 3

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE TO BE PAST THE ALLOWABLE USE BY DATE WRITTEN ON THE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED ON 4/26/2024. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND TRACK DAILY TO ENSURE ALL FOOD IS DISCARDED BY THE ALLOWABLE USE BY DATE. THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE USE BY DATE MAY NOT EXCEED 7 DAYS, WITH THE FIRST DAY OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED GROUND BEEF, CHICKEN, CURRY, AND COOKED CHICK PEAS WITH A TOTAL APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF 80 LBS AND A VALUE OF $700. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.

APR 26

2024

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT CASHIER BAKERY/SERVICE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12--OBSERVED LARGE DRY STORAGE BINS AND SMALL SPICE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY TO NOT BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF CONTENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY ALL FOOD STORAGE BINS WITH THE CONTENTS (ie. FLOUR, SUGAR, PEPPER, ETC).

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D)--OBSERVED LARGE POTS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND NOT INVERTED NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND INVERTED TO PROTECT AGAINST CONTAMINATION.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C)--OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND SIDES OF TWO MICROWAVES ON THE PREPARATION LINE IN THE MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA, THE GRILL, OVEN, FRYER, AND COOLER EQUIPMENT, THE STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA TO HAVE FOOD DEBRIS, RESIDUE, AND GREASE BUILD UP, AND THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER TO HAVE DUST AND FOOD RESIDUE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN THE AREAS FREE AND CLEAR OF FOOD DEBRIS, RESIDUE, DUST, AND GREASE BUILD UP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12--OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREAPARTION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

Minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LID NOT TIGHT FITTING.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES AND LIDS/COVER MUST BE KEPT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b),CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12--OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE WALLS, FLOORS, AND SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AND GRILLING AREA BEHIND THE OVEN AND GRILL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO BE FREE AND CLEAR OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND BEHIND GRILL AND OVEN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2593074 ON 04/19/2024: CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES;OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON FOAM/WALL BEHIND THE COCA COLA REFRIGERATION UNIT AT REAR COOKING PREP AREA.IN ADDITION CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT (MICE)DROPPINGS INSIDE THE TRASH CABINET STORAGE IN CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AND APPROXIMATELY OVER 80 RODENT (MICE)DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND STORAGE RACK OUTSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER IN REAR COOKING PREP AREAS AND APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT(MICE) DROPPINGS ON ON AT CORNERS OF FLOORS AND BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND STORAGE SHELFS AND ON TOP OF THE ELECTRICAL BREAKER UNITS ON WALL ALL LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 70 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS ON FLOORS AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDERNEATH THE FRONT BAKERY DISPLAY UNITS AND INTERIOR OF SHELFS AND ELECTRICAL WIRES BEHIND THE FRONT CASHIER/SERVICE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

APR 19

2024

FAIL 18 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT INITIAL TIME OF INSPECTION DID NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER CERTIFICATE (CFPM). INSTRUCTED THAT AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A VALID CHICAGO CFPM MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER (CFPM) PRESENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS SUCH AS YOGURT, COOKED VEGETABLE SAMOSAS, AND RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CFPM MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE CAME ON SITE AT 10:55 AM. - COS.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT CASHIER AND SERVICE AREA WHERE UNPACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS ARE DISPENSED TO NOT BE ACCESSIBLE AND BLOCKED BY MENU BOARD. SINK WAS ALSO OBSERVED TO BE CLOGGED AND NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SINK TO BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO SANITIZING SOLUTION AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL SANITIZER TO BE AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. EMPLOYEE PURCHASED AND PROVIDED CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SAMOSAS (COOKED POTATO AND VEGETABLE FILLING) TO BE STORED IN THE OVEN AT 92.1F WITH NO ACTIVE SOURCE OF TEMPERATURE REGULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RAPIDLY REHEAT SAMOSAS TO 165F, AND HOT HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT OR ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. - COS

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE DRY STORAGE BINS AND SMALL SPICE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY TO NOT BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF CONTENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY ALL FOOD STORAGE BINS WITH THE CONTENTS (ie. FLOUR, SUGAR, PEPPER, ETC).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELF IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER, BEHIND THE 2 DOOR STANDING COOLER AND THE FILING/STORAGE CABINET IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA, AND BEHIND AND BELOW THE CABINETS AT THE FRONT CASHIER AND SERVICE AREA, AS WELL AS TWO LIVE ROACHES BEHIND THE STANDING TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREAS TO BE FREE AND CLEAR OF DROPPINGS AND PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS AND MILK TO BE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED HANDLES OF STORAGE SCOOPS IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS OF FLOUR TO BE IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED LARGE POTS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND NOT INVERTED NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND INVERTED TO PROTECT AGAINST CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NO DRAIN STOPPERS PRESENT IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THREE (3) DRAIN STOPPERS, ONE FOR EACH COMPARTMENT.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR SANITIZING SOLUTION AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR ANY SANITIZING SOLUTION USED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND SIDES OF TWO MICROWAVES ON THE PREPARATION LINE IN THE MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA, THE GRILL, OVEN, FRYER, AND COOLER EQUIPMENT, THE STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA TO HAVE FOOD DEBRIS, RESIDUE, AND GREASE BUILD UP, AND THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER TO HAVE DUST AND FOOD RESIDUE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN THE AREAS FREE AND CLEAR OF FOOD DEBRIS, RESIDUE, DUST, AND GREASE BUILD UP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREAPARTION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT CASHIER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT CASHIER AND SERVICE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE WALLS, FLOORS, AND SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AND GRILLING AREA BEHIND THE OVEN AND GRILL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO BE FREE AND CLEAR OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND BEHIND GRILL AND OVEN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BUILB AT THE GRILL STATION AT THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE OF THREE CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGERS (CFPM) TO NOT HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EACH CHICAGO CFPM MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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SEP 19

2023

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE THREE-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP AND UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN IT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-202.16 OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE THREE-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNIT SO THAT IT IS EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND KEEP ON THE PREMISES.

SEP 12

2023

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: CHEESE OMELETTE, CHICKEN SHAMI KABOB ROLL ETC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THEY MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN POST CERTIFICATE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE THREE-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP AND UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN IT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE THREE-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNIT SO THAT IT IS EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. ---ALSO OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND KEEP ON THE PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 06/13/2022 INSPECTION, REPORT #2557208 NOT CORRECTED: #47 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP STATIONS COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEAN SURFACES. #49- OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 13

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: CHEESE OMELETTE, CHICKEN SHAMI KABOB ROLL ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN, POST CERTIFICATE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REACH-IN COOLERS IN FRONT SERVING AND IN PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP STATIONS COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DITY FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNTOUT LIGHTBULB IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATIONA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTBULB AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 24

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12-OBSERVED NO LABELS ON FOOD BULK CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN REAR. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.13-OBSERVED INSIDE OF MICROWAVES DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17-OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12-OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11-OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD ON FAR RIGHT SIDE AND LAST TWO ON FAR LEFT SIDE. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

MAY 17

2021

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON FOOD BULK CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN REAR. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 170 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER STOVE ON LEFT SIDE, 30 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER, 50 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND UNDER STOVE ON RIGHT SIDE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND UNDER MIDDLE STOVE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN, 10 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND UNDER RED TABLE IN KITCHEN WHERE 2 BLENDERS ARE STORED AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ALONG WALLS NEAR BACK DOOR. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INSIDE OF MICROWAVES DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. MUST STORE GARBAGE INSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECT AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD ON FAR RIGHT SIDE AND LAST TWO ON FAR LEFT SIDE. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

DEC 11

2020

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 10

2020

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

CONTINUED TO OBSERVE RODENT(MICE) ACTIVITY IN THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 60 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH TO THE STORAGE TABLES AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AREAS AND APPROXIMATELY 3-5 MICE DROPPINGS IN CLOSET AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AREAS ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE UNDERNEATH THE COCA COLA 2 DOOR STAND UP-COOLER NEXT TO THE WALK-IN-COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND UNDER AND AROUND APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED BEHIND THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED POTS UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER STOP USING OR CREATE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING POTS.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE POTS OR PROVIDE SMALLER POTS THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE GRIM AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL EQUIPMENT AND WALLS IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ENTIRE FACILITY.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD ABOVE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 1

2020

FAIL 18 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES, INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED MULTIPLE SAUCES, CHICKEN, AND RICE DISHES IN REAR PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO DATE MARKING NOT COVERED BAKING PAN OVER THE SAUCES. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 30LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED YOGURT MADE ON SITE WITHOUT A VARIANCE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO. MANAGEMENT REFUSED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. INSTRUCTED CEASE PRODUCING YOGURT AND APPLY FOR A VARIANCE FROM CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE FOR YOGURT PRODUCTION. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY TO CDPH FOR VARIANCE TO MAKE YOGURT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE VIOLATION #29

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEMMED THERMOMETER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 500 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM CORNERS NEAR TRASH CAN AND CONDIMENT STATION, FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE, REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL AND INSIDE FRYER AND UNUSED REFRIGERATOR, DISH AREA NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER HEATER, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LEAKING CONDENSER PIPE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED POTS UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER STOP USING OR CREATE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING POTS.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. WHEN DRAINED SEWAGE BACKS UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT TO OTHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET IN MEN'S RESTROOM OVERFLOWS WHEN FLUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKS AND HOLES IN BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR DISH AREA AND FRONT DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE GRIM AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL EQUIPMENT AND WALLS IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ENTIRE FACILITY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED COLLAPSED CEILING PANELS ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS OF WALK-IN COOLER ARE RUSTY AND BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD ABOVE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2300955 ON 7/11/2019 NOT CORRECTED: " NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 11

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 19 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND CHICKEN SANDWICH IN DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 47.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER. COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 35.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $13.00, TOTAL 2 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL COOKED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATED WITH EXPIRATION DATE. (7 DAYS FROM THE PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

ESTABLISHMENT IS MAKING YOGURT ON SITE WITHOUT APPROVAL FROM DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO STOP MAKING YOGURT ON SITE AND CONTACT MR. P.O'CONNOR FOR APPROVAL AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. MANAGER DISCARDED THE YOGURT WORTH $25.00,TOTAL 16LBS.

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT MR. P.O'CONNOR FOR APPROVAL TO MAKE YOGURT ON SITE AT 312-746-8030 OR EMAIL AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. SEE VIOLATION #29. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED PROPERLY WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ALL BUCKET WITH YOGURT AND OTHER FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORED SUCH ITEMS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND HELPING IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH ALL OVER THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE, CHOPPING BOARD AND DINING TABLES ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN FOOD WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG AND MAINTAIN. TORN RUBBER GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

WALLS WITH HEAVY FOOD SPLATTERED AND UPPER PORTION OF THE WOK STATION WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A COVER OR LID .

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, COOLERS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION/HOOD,FILTERS IN COOK LINE WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THE FOOD HANDLING TRAINING CLASS AND OBTAIN THE CERTIFICATE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

FEB 27

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE NEXT TO SINK.

FEB 20

2018

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. YOGURT AT 56.7F, COOKED MIXED VEGETABLES AT 70.1F. BOTH IN CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA. ON UNLIT STOVE TOP, CHIC PEAS AT 122.7F, MILK BASED DRINK AT 111.6F. APPROXIMATELY 15LBS TOTAL DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $15.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALONG THE BASEBOARD AND CORNERS ACROSS FROM THE COOKS LINE UNDER PREP TABLE, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ON TOP OF ASSORTED BOXED ITEMS AND ON TOP OF BULK STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. ALONG BASEBOARD IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM UNDER STAIRWELL IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Pest Activity

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #2050482 ON 5-16-17 NOT CORRECTED. #30- NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.#32- NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE SINK.NOTED LARGE POTS ON PREMISES USED FOR COOKING THAT ARE LARGER THAN THE SINK USED FOR WASHING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVE ALL LARGE POTS FROM PREMISES.#35- STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WOMENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED TILES. #38-NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR AREA USED FOR PREP WITH PREP TABLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT BY THE REAR EXIT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE.#41- NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR/GUARD ON SHELVING NEXT TO THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK.--- MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR BULK FOOD CONTAINER LIDS.--- MUST NOT USE PAPER OR TAPE AS LINERS FOR POT/PAN HANDLES OR LIDS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ---MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS PROP FOR FLAT GRILL OR PIPING BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.---MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION/SHELVING THROUGHOUT. ALL SHELVING MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOORS AND MAKE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF THE WOK COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR STAND MIXER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.--- PEELING PLASTIC METAL PROTECTING COVERING ON THE SHELVING UNDER THE FLAT GRILL MUST BE REMOVED.---INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE REAR, TALL REACH-IN FREEZER FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE WOK LINE, PREP TABLE IN SAME AREA AND IN THE REAR PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---FLOORS ,UNDER THE WOK COOKS LINE DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---METAL FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH LARGE HOLE, EXPOSED FLOORING UNDER BENT, WARPED METAL. MUST REPLACE FLOORING TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE NEXT TO SINK. MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

SOILED LINEN IMPROPERLY STORED IN A WET, CARDBOARD BOX. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SOILED LINEN CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 16

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE SINK....NOTED LARGE POTS ON PREMISES USED FOR COOKING THAT ARE LARGER THAN THE SINK USED FOR WASHING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVE ALL LARGE POTS FROM PREMISES....NOTED RUSTY SHELVES ON DRYING RACK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK....INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DIRTY RAILS AND INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH OLD FOOD PARTICLES, SPILLS AND PARTICLES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MISSING CEILING TILE AT THE REAR PREP AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WOMENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE STAINED TILES AND/OR REPLACE AN MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR AREA USED FOR PREP WITH PREP TABLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT BY THE REAR EXIT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

AUG 29

2016

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 24

2016

FAIL 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 43.3 F CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING MILK AND CHICKEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 46.7, OBSERVED MILK AT 46.7, RICE PUDDING AT 45.1, COOKED VEGETABLES AT 46.9F. UPON REINSPECTION WALK IN COOLER MUST BE AT 40F OR LESS AND NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD CAN REMAIN IN COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA, OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES ON STOVE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ON WALL NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES ON GLUE TRAP UNDER STOVE, OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. OBSERVED 1 FRUIT FLY IN MENS WASHROOM. OBSERVED 20 MICE SROPPINGS IN BACK SIDE OF WATER COOLER.OBSERVED 4 MOUSE DROPPINGS NEAR HOT WATER AREA IN KITHCENNEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ELIMINATE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY. MUST ELIMINATE ALL FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN UP ALL MICE DROPPINGS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

AUG 22

2016

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED 5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES NEAR MOP SINK AND ON UN-GROUTED FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED 5 FRUIT FLIES ON WALL NEAR MOP SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPARRED FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE ON ITEM INCLUDING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, REACH IN COOLERS AND FRONT DISPLAY CASES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REACH IN CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTALL FAN GUARD COVERS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALLS OF KITHCEN UNCLEAN THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED PANS TOO LARGE TO FIT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL POTS AND PANS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR INSTALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE LARGEST POTS AND PANS. OBSERVED FREE STANDING BURNER NOT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. FREE STANDING BURNER MUST BE PUT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES

AUG 19

2016

FAIL 13 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE COCKROACHES IN INSIDE GARBAGE AREAS, BEHIND COOLERS, ON THE UNDERNEATH OF PREP TABLES. OBSERVED OVER 50 FRUIT FLIES PRESENT IN DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA.. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Chemical Safety

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

VIOLATION CORRECTED

Critical Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED BACK UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED WATER BACKS UP INTO FAR RIGHT AND FAR LEFT COMPARTMENTS. COMPARTMENT WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND BLACK DROPLETS OF OIL WITH FOUL SMELL OF SEWAGE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Minor Chemical Safety

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

: ALL PREPARRED FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE ON ITEM.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REACH IN CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO FAN GUARDS IN WLAK IN COOLER. INSTALL FAN GUARD COVERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TIN FOIL COVERING COOKING EQUIPEMNT. CLL TIN FOIL MUST BE REMOVED.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED ALL SHELVING UNDER DISPLAY CASES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES. OBSERVED WOODEN SHELVING IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN WITH OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS . MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WITH 50-100 PPM OF CHLORINE SOLUTION. OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPEMNT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STOVES OVENS AND BURNERS UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE, CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS, OBSERVED ALL DRY STORAGE SLEVING UNCLEAN WITH DUST AND DIRT. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND FOOD SPILLS, OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD CRUMBS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZERS. OBSERVED ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL FOOD STROAGE CONTAINERS AND ROLLING CARTS THEY ARES STORED ON.

Critical Pest Activity

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

FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. OBSERVED FLOORS IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF GROUT. REGROUOT FLOORS SO THEY ARE LEVEL AND NO WATER CAN BE TRAPPED INBETWEEN FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL STORAGE CASES FOR SWEETS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND DROPPINGS. OBSEVED FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLER FLOOR AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL FLOORS UNCLEAN BEHIND GARBAGE AREA AND WATER COOLERS WITH DEAD COCKROACHED DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL BASEBOARDS AND MAKE SURE ALL BASEBOARDS ARE INTACT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALLS OF KITHCEN UNCLEAN THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BEHIND KNIFE RACK, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSE HAND SINKS. ALL WALLS BEHING REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN. ALL WALLS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL. REMOVE ALL FOOD PARTICLES, DIRT AND GREASE. MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL VENTS ABOVE COOKING AREA MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL. CLEAN ALL ATTACHED HOODS AND REMOVE EXCESS GREASE ACCUMUALTION. OBSERVED WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHTS WITHIN KITCHEN AREA NOT SHEILDED. MUST SHEILD ALL LIGHT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS NEED THERMOMETERS INSIDE. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

: OBSERVED ALL MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

: OBSERVED ALL MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY.

AUG 17

2016

FAIL 17 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING 10 PIECES OF CHICKEN AND BEEF PUFF FILLED PASTRY AT 119.0F WEIGHING APPROXIMATLY 5LBS VALUED AT $20 STORED IN OVEN THAT WAS OFF. OVEN WAS NOT BEING USED AS A HOT HOLDING UNIT BUT WAS ONLY BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. PLASTIC WRAP COVERED FOOD. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A) 20 PIC TOTAL OF 25.00

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED OVER 200 HUNDRED MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVING AND ON LOWER FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. OBSERVED OVER 100 LIVE COCKROACHES ON STICKY TRAPS PLACED THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN FRONT SERVICE AREA, COOKING AREA. DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. ALL STICKY TRAPS HAVE OVER 25 LIVE COCKROACHES ON EACH TRAP OF ALL DIFFERENT LIFE FORMSFOUND 10 LIVE ROACHES UNDER PREP TABLE,5 LIVE ROACHES ON SIDE OF STOVE. OBSERVED OVER 20 FRUIT FLIES PRESENT IN DISHWASHING AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED : 8 TRAYS OF SWEETS ON TOP OF STORAGE UNIT NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC. NO SNEEZE GUARDS PRESENT. MUST REMOVE ALL TRAYS OF SWEETS FROM TOP OF STORAGE UNIT AND PROTECT FROM PUBLIC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AN SERVED INCLUDIAND EGGS, CHICKEN, AND BEEF. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-012

Serious Chemical Safety

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN. PREVIOUS REPORT # 1566852 DATED 8/27/15 SHOWED TEST STRIP ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED BACK UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED WATER BACKS UP INTO FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT WITH FOOD PARTICLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPARRED FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE ON ITEM.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CAULK NEEDED BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED REACH IN CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO FAN GUARDS IN WLAK IN COOLER. INSTALL FAN GUARD COVERS AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Critical Pest Activity

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

ALL FLOORS UNCLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT THE BASE OF ALL SHLEVING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS. FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. OBSERVED FLOORS IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF GROUT. REGROUOT FLOORS SO THEY ARE LEVEL AND NO WATER CAN BE TRAPPED INBETWEEN FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL STORAGE CASES FOR SWEETS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND DROPPINGS. OBSEVED FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLER FLOOR AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL FLOORS UNCLEAN BEHIND GARBAGE AREA AND WATER COOLERS WITH DEAD COCKROACHED DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL BASEBOARDS AND MAKE SURE ALL BASEBOARDS ARE INTACT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHTS WITHIN KITCHEN AREA NOT SHEILDED. MUST SHEILD ALL LIGHT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED FREE STANDING BURNER NOT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. FREE STANDING BURNER MUST BE PUT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED PANS TOO LARGE TO FIT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL POTS AND PANS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR INSTALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE LARGEST POTS AND PANS.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WET SOILED LINEN STORED NEAR MOP SINK. ALL WET SOILED LINEN MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN LINEN BAGS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS NEED THERMOMETERS INSIDE. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALL MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ALL WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

AUG 27

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equip men, cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Facility Condition

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

Missing light shields in display cooler, shall be provided.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

APR 28

2014

PASS 8 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN LARGE GRAY PLASTIC CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL ALL FOODS NOTIN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND LARGE WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING FLOUR NOT LABELED.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES TO STORE FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOUND MEAT PATTIES AND OTHER PASTRY PRODUCTS BEING STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC BAGS INSIDE AN ICE BOX FREEZER AND A 2DOOR REACH FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES ALL LARGE COOKING POTS AND PANS WHICH DO NOT FIT IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING RACKS INSIDE ALL 2-SLIDING DOOR COOLERS TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES OF ALL 3 DISPLAY CASES IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAI CLEAN AND SANITIZE LARGE STAINLESS STEEL FLOUR MIXER TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FLOUR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

OCT 24

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

NO LIGHT COVERS FOR WALK IN COOLER LIGHT BULBS. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR SAID LIGHT BULBS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

OCT 22

2013

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED COOKED VEGETABLE FILLED PATTIES INSIDE OVEN HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 116.9 F AND 133 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES OR MUST USE AN APPROVED COOLING METHOD AND KEEP AT 40F OR LESS. OVEN NOT TURNED ON TO KEEP FOODS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. APPROXIAMTE WEIGHT: 3LBS. VALUE: $20. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. FOUND WATER TEMPERATURE AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT 60.2 F AT THIS TIME. MANAGER STATES, 'HOT WATER TANK TURNED OFF THE NIGHT BEFORE 10/21/13.' INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST TO PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST REACH A MINIMAL OF 110 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND ON TOP OF ELECTRICAL BOXES AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

TOXIC ITEMS INPROPERLY STORED. SIGHTED BOTTLE OF GLASS PLUS GLASS CLEANER NEXT TO AND ABOVE MULTI-USE POTS/PANS AND BOWLS. 2 BOTTLES OF BLEACH, OVEN CLEANER AND AJAX CLEANSER ON SHELVES WITH FOOD CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TOXIC ITEMS/CHEMICALS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

CONTAINERS OF PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS/FREEZERS NOT LABELED WITH DATE OF PREPARATION. BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL MOUNTED HAND SOAP DISPENSER AT 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HAND SOAP DISPENSER. WASH HANDS ONLY AT DESIGNATED HAND SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON COOLERS DOOR RAILS AND FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND DUST BUILD UP COOLERS CONDENSERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. FOOD DEBRIS ON RACKS, SHELVES AND INSIDE DRAWERS. MUST CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

WOMENS WASHROOM FLOOR LITTERED WITH TOILET PAPER ALSO OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR BASE TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND REPAIR DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR BASE TILES AT SAME. LITTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER IS RUSTY AND BENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISHWASH AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER ALSO OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN WALL PANELS AT CORNER ADJACENT TO WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALLS. WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS ARE STAINED AND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN WALLS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE PREP AREA (OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER). MUST PROVIDE LIGHT COVER. LIGHTS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER ARE NOT SHIELDED. MUST INSTALL LIGHTSHIELDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

GAS BURNER UNIT NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. MUST INSTALL UNDER HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

APR 16

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

DISPLAY REACH IN COOLER AT 50.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. TAGGED THE COOLER.INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE OR ALTER THE TAG. PLEASE FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 WHEN THE COOLER IS REACHING 40F OR LESS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE DISPLAY REACH IN COOLER. CHICKEN SANDWICH AT TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 49.2F-5O-5F, RAS MALAI(MILK WITH CHEESE BALLS) AT 49.8F. GROUND CHICKEN UNDER THE PREP TABLE AT 56.6F, 1/2 GAL OF FRESH MILK ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AT 68.4F.MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT. WORTH $50.00 AND TOTAL 20 LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH READY TO EAT AND PREPARED FOODS. ALSO BULK CONTAINERS WITH SUGAR,FLOUR, SALT, ETC NEEDS A LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING TWO WORKING DRAIN STOPPER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH ICE MILK.(WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE SPICES CONTAINERS AND ALL THE BULK CONTAINERS LID AND EXTERIOR PART.

Minor Sanitation

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

STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE BOTH WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LIGHT SHIELD BY THE HOOD AND CLEAN THE HOOD WITH FOOD STAINED.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON ALL LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE SERVING AREA PREP TABLE. NO LIGHT SHIELDS NOTED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM.

JAN 5

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT-BEEF SANDWICH AT 50.9F, INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER-EGGS AT 57.2F, AND AT THE PREP AREA-BEEF KABOB AT 52.8F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS. TOTAL AMOUNT $71.00 AND TOTAL 10LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST A MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE, THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER, ALL THE EXTERIOR OF ALL THE WOKS , EXTERIOR O THE COOKING STOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND BY THE 3 COMPT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING AND COOKING FOODS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS, HAIR NET OR BASEBALL CAP.

JUL 6

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 6.25.10 #251310.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 6.25.10 #251310.

JUN 25

2010

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND 13 RAW EGGS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN REAR AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 77.3 - 80.1 DEGREES F AND DOUGH BALLS IN SWEET LIQUID IN WARMER IN FRONT PREP AREA AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 120.4 - 126.8. DOUGH BALLS WERE IN WARMER TURNED DOWN. WARMER WHEN TURNED UP MAINTAINED PROPER TEMPERATURE. ALSO FOUND ABOUT 12 SAMOSA (DOUGH WITH CUT VEGETABLE FILLING) ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA AT 101.3 - 102.8 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSE AND DENATURE FOODS. MANAGER COMPLIED. TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS, VALUE $10. ALL WEIGHTS AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. CITATION #62705 -13

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. FOUND 9 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN CROWDED REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE EFFECTED AREA AND CONTROL ACTIVITY. 62705 - 13

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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. THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 151529 DATED 11.19.09 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #30 ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER MAUST BE LABLED AND DATED. #32 RAW WOODEN SHELVING MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. #35 WALL AT THREE COMOPARTMENT SINK WITH MOLDED CAULKING, MUST REPLACE/REMOVE. #36 MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE. CITATION #62705 - 13

Minor Food Temperature

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. 62706-14 STORE IMPROPERLY STORED UTENSILS ACROSS FROM WASHROOMS PROPERLY TO AVOID CONTAMINATION. PROVIDE SMALLER POTS OR LARGER SINK TO PROPERLY SANITIZE ALL LARGE POTS OR REMOVE POTS. FOUND WARMER AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE ACROSS FROM FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK. NO FOODS WERE BEING HELD AT THE TIME. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO MAKE FOODS TO ORDER AND TAGGED UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REMOVE MEDIUM SIZE BURNER FROM LEFT SIDE OF VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. DRAIN TUBE FOR WALK IN COOLER IN TUB OVERFLOWING ONTO FLOOR. MUST DRAIN PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN. REPAIR LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLUTTER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA NEXT TO REAR DOOR AND LEFT OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE, STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

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