SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

KITSCH'N ON ROSCOE.

BEAT. 45/100

2005 W ROSCOE ST · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 1, 2025 · passed

Failed 3 of 19 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
12 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
95
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 1
2025
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, SUGAR, SALT ETC) IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST USED PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE SOME OF STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

SEP 27
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK BY THE HALL WAY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED A PREP TABLE WITH COFFEE GRINDER AND CAN OPENER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE WITH NO HAND WASH SINK, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, PREP SINK OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE FROM THE BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

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

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED FAUCET OF THE COLDING RUNNING WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS. MISSING KNOB. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CEILING OF BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 2
2023
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, PANKO, SUGAR ETC)

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

FOUND THE CHILDREN'S MENU LISTING A SOFT DRINK AS THE DEFAULT BEVERAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY PROVIDE SKIM OR 1% DAIRY MILK UP TO 130 CALORIES, 100% FRUIT OR VEGETABLE JUICE OR FLAVORED WATER WITH NO ADDED NATURAL OR ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS.

DEC 8
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE BETWEEN 11 AND 11:15AM WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS EGGS AND BACON WERE PREPARED. AT 11:15AM CERTIFIED MANAGER JONATHON YOUNG ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO DRIP COFFEE MAKER AT FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT RULES, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR FILLING WATER PITCHERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED 2 OF 4 CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 9
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES ARE HANDLING GLASSWARE TO SERVE DRINKS AND CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MISSING FROM BOTTOM OF MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ANTS ON GLUEBOARD IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH CLEAN GLUEBOARD.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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SEP 13
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE

SEP 11
2019
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY IN THE MENU AT THE ESTABLISHMENT. PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY IN ALL MENUS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY IN ALL MENUS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN THE MINI FRONT REFRIGERTOR. PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN ALL COLD HOLDING COOLERS ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING COOLERS ON THE PREMISES.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED COOK IN THE KITCHEN WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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

OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS. WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER IN THE KITCHEN.

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUID UP IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON PREMISES. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER IS RUN AT THE ATTATCHED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED A SEWAGE LIKE SMELL. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO WASTE WATER AND SEWAGE IS PROPERLY CONVEYED TO THE POINT OF DISPOSAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM ON THE PREMISE. PROVIDE A COVERED RECERTACLE IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR TO BE CLUTTERED WITH UNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS - BOXES. MUST ELEVATE OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE.

AUG 14
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (0 PPM CHLORINE) AT TIME OF INSPECTION: INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT A CHLORINE CONCENTRATION LEVEL BETWEEN 50-100PPM CHLORINE. A REPAIRMAN WAS ONSITE PRIOR TO THE END OF INSPECTION; THE MACHINE WAS REPAIRED AND SANITIZING AT 100PPM, CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-030

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER IN THE KITCHEN COOKING AND PREPARING MEALS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR AT ALL TIMES.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER & HOLSTER ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN, TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AN MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM THE CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ONTO COVERED CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED UNDERNEATH THE CONDENSER. THE CONTAINERS OF FOOD MENTIONED ABOVE WERE PROPERLY COVERED AND FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF CONDENSATION CONTAMINATION. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD IN THE CONTAINERS MENTIONED ABOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL TO REPAIR THE UNIT TO PREVENT CONDENSATION FROM LEAKING, AND TO NOT STORE FOOD ITEMS UNDER THE CONDENSER UNTIL IT IS PROPERLY REPAIRED. THE DOOR HANDLE ON THE WHITE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IS BROKE AND NOT SECURE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE THE DOOR HANDLE ON THE REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOPS IN BETWEEN USE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORE VIOLATION PA100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 1
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS AND SODA GUN HOLDERS.

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP/PAINT PEELING ON CEILING WALL AT PREP AREA BY VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT AND CLEAN/REPAINT WALL/CEILING BY VENTILATION HOOD.

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PLASTIC ICE SCOOP CRACKED ON ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.

DEC 5
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE KITCHEN COOKING LINE.FOUND VARIOUS FOODS ITEMS IN PLASTIC AND STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS NOT DATED OR LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE EXCESS ACCUMULATED GREASE AND GRIME.

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

MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER THE 1ST COMP SINK OF THE 3-COMP SINK AND AT THE MAIN SERVICE COOKING LINE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED WATER AND DEBRI AT ABOVE AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DUST FAN GUARD COVER AT THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN THE MAIN COOKING LINE.

MAR 17
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DOOR TRACKING AT 2-SLIDING DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DEBRI.

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

MUST CLEAN EXHAUST CEILING FILTERS AT THE EXHAUST CEILING CANOPY IN THE KITCHEN.FOUND ABOVE WITH SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP.

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

FOUND COOK NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD PREP STAFF AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

SEP 29
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

TWO DOOR SLIDING COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, DOOR OFF TRACK, NOT EASY TO SLIDE, OR EASY TO CLOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY,

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

WALLS/CEILING VARIOUS AREAS NOT CLEAN, BEHIND COOKING, CEILING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ATTACHED FAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES,

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

NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

JAN 14
2014
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 10
2014
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 3
2014
FAILED
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS, AND HAVE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, PREPARED AND SERVED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012

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

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, SLOW DRAINING, BACKING UP IN OTHER SINKS, AND ONE SINK STOPPED UP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, WORKING LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE ON SITE, AND NO THREE SINK STOPPERS, MUST PROVIDE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

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

MUST REPLACE CRACKED GLASS FROM SLIDING DOOR COOLER AND REPAIR GASKETS, DOOR NOT EASY TO CLOSE,

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, AND BETWEEN GASKETS OF SLIDING DOOR COOLER,

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREAS, AND RESTRICT STORING FOODS ON FLOOR, MUST BE 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR,

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALLS ON THE STAIRWAY GOING TO THE BASEMENT MUST BE BETTER MAINTAINED,

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

MUST PROVIDE SHIELDED LIGHTS OR LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND PROVIDE MORE LIGHT IN BASEMENT, LIGHT TOO DIM,

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ON DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY,

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS CONSPICUOUSLY,

MAR 15
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEM THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALLS ON THE STAIRWAY GOING TO THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 5
2013
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND FRONT AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. FRONT DOOR WITH OVER 1 INCH OF A GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. AND EXIT DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1098322 DATED 5/16/12. #36-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN ABOVE PREP AREA. #38-3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR SAME SINK.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE. MUST DEFROST THE REACH IN COOLER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE BULK CONTAINERS LID AND EXTERIOR PART AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE SCREEN INSIDE THE STEREO CABINET.

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALLS ON THE STAIRWAY GOING TO THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 16
2012
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER SERVING COUNTER AT FRONT SERVING AREA, MICROWAVE OVEN, AND EXTERIOR OR ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS, SERVING AREA AND BASEMENT.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND CLEAN WALLS AT SAME AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN ABOVE PREP TABLE.

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

3PART SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR SAME SINK.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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

INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED, ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

JUN 25
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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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.OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO DELIME.ALSO DEFROST MINI FREEZER.

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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.OBSERVED THE KITCHEN CEILING NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & 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.OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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