SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

KITCHEN 17.

BEAT. 37/100

3132 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 26, 2021 · passed

Failed 2 of 8 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jun 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 26
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-MISSING AND WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, FRONT PREP, AND REAR STORAGE.----MISSING/ DAMAGED WALL TILES BEHIND THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REPLACE ALL.

OCT 15
2021
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS SUCH AS VEGETABLE-BASED FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT PERSON MUST BE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED THE COOK PREPARING FOODS IN THE KITCHEN NOT WEARING AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE UTILITY CLOSET, SUCH AS TOOLS, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON-SITE FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE CHLORINE SANITIZING DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED ALL THE HAND WASHING SINKS FOUND DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED DIRT AND BROWN SLIME SURROUNDING THE HOT AND COLD HANDLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER. ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, CLEAN STORED DISHES DIRTY WITH FLOUR DUST. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, FRONT PREP, AND REAR STORAGE.----MISSING/ DAMAGED WALL TILES BEHIND THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REPLACE ALL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL THE EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON-SITE FOR THE POSTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS FROM REPORT #2365411 ON 3-6-20. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED

MAR 6
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 45.1 F AND 56.8 F INSIDE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER- VEGGIE BURGER MIX, SLICED SEITAN, BREADED CALIFLOWER WINGS AND VEGAN CHEDDAR. HOWEVER FOUND SAID 3-DOOR PREP COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 42.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS ESPECIALLY AROUND HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES. MUST CLEAN SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER FRYER. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

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

NOTED LID COVER OF CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA BROKEN IN PARTS AND HELD TOGETHER WITH SCOTCH TAPES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

NOV 13
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN LIGHT FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDER TABLES IN DINING ROOM. OBSERVED SOME SMALL PATCHES OF FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA WHERE PAINT IS PEELING UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN REAR PREP AREA, WHERE SMOOTHIES ARE MADE ALONG WITH OTHER MENU ITEMS.

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SEP 28
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN REAR PREP AREA, WHERE SMOOTHIES ARE MADE ALONG WITH OTHER MENU ITEMS.

SEP 21
2017
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED THE BLACK REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBO UNIT HOLDING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46 DEGREES F. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. IN THE PIZZA FRIDGE, NOTED VEGETABLE-BASED PROTEIN, 60 DEGREES F; SOY MEAT, 58 DEGREES F; VEGAN CHEESE, 63 DEGREES F. IN THE COOK LINE UPRIGHT COOLER, NOTED VEGGIE BURGER MEAT (COMPRISED OF VARIOUS COOKED VEGETABLES AND SOY PROTEIN) AT 84 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $30. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALSO INSTRUCTED FACILITY ON PROPER COOLING TECHNIQUES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2064577 DATED 6/20/17: #35-MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE COOK LINE AND NEAR PIZZA PREP AREA. #36-MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON OVERHEAD LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA (OR PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS). #38-MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE FANS IN BOTH RESTROOMS ON SITE. MUST CORRECT ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD RESIDUE AND DUST FROM THE FOLLOWING SURFACES: THE WIRE SHELVING IN THE COOK LINE, THE TOPS OF THE LARGE BULK DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE, THE BASES OF THE BLENDERS, THE INTERIOR OF THE BLACK FRIDGE/FREEZER COMBO UNIT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN REAR PREP AREA, WHERE SMOOTHIES AND MADE ALONG WITH OTHER MENU ITEMS.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE BLACK FREEZER/REFRIGERATOR COMBO UNIT AND THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 20
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A LARGE BLENDER ON SITE THAT DOES NOT DETACH FROM THE BASE, NOR FIT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES, AS BLENDER CANNOT BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. MUST SEAL RAW WOOD FRAME OF TABLE AT CASHIER/PASTRY COUNTER.

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

MUST INSTALL COVING ALONG WALL BEHIND COOKLINE AND UNDER COOK LINE HAND SINK.

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

MUST REFINISH/REPAIR WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA (ALONG EAST SIDE WALL) WHERE WALL COVERING HAS SEVERAL GAPS AND CRACKS. ALSO NOTED APPROX. 1 SQUARE FOOT OF DRY WALL MISSING IN REAR HALL, EXPOSING CAVITY OF WALL BEHIND. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH, FREE OF UNNECESSARY CRACKS AND SPACES AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE COOK LINE AND NEAR PIZZA PREP AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON OVERHEAD LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA (OR PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS).

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE FANS IN BOTH RESTROOMS ON SITE.

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