Chicago Health Dept
1840 W PETERSON AVE · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025).
24 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Apr 2025.
4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOORS INCLUDING CASES OF SODA. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012
3-304.14--- ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
3-304.12--- ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER, NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.
4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOORS INCLUDING CASES OF SODA. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL STORED ITEMS.
-FLOORS BEHIND THE REAR BOX FREEZERS AND UNDER DISH AREA METAL RACK SHELVING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF NEW EMPLOYMENT FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-1-25 REPORT #2614963. . #40- 2-402.11--- ALL FOOD HANDLERS NOTED WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/HANDLING FOODS.#47- 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)---REAR BOX FREEZER LID BROKEN. MUST REPLACE. #55-6-201-11--FLOORS SURROUNDING THE REAR OIL TANKS WITH GREASE SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #58- 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
ALL BULK FOODS IE: FLOUR BATTERS FOR CHICKEN AND FISH, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER, NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOORS INCLUDING CASES OF SODA. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL STORED ITEMS.
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE FAUCET ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
SOILED MOP HEAD AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. SOILED MOPS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE SINK.
FLOORS UNDER DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GREASE SOAKED RAGS.----FLOORS BEHIND AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT, BROKEN CEMENT.----FLOORS BEHIND THE REAR BOX FREEZERS AND UNDER DISH AREA METAL RACK SHELVING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA APART FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS.
NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF NEW EMPLOYMENT FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2603076 ON 9-10-24 NOT CORRECTED. #40- 2-402.11--- ALL FOOD HANDLERS NOTED WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/HANDLING FOODS.#47- 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)---REAR BOX FREEZER LID BROKEN. MUST REPLACE. #55-6-201-11--FLOORS SURROUNDING THE REAR OIL TANKS WITH GREASE SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #58- 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
: 2-402.11--- ALL FOOD HANDLERS NOTED WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/HANDLING FOODS.
-REAR BOX FREEZER LID BROKEN. MUST REPLACE.---
-FLOORS SURROUNDING THE REAR OIL TANKS WITH GREASE SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOT ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS FRIED CHICKEN HELD HOT AT 137.8F. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. GIVEN SAMPLE AND MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIED POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
INTERIOR PORTION AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN WHICH ICE IS FOR CONSUMPTION NOTE WITH A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE ALL BLACK SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE THAT MONITORS HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. ONLY A MEAT/ROAST THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A CALIBRATED METAL STEM THERMOMETER THAT MONITORS HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS NOTED WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/HANDLING FOODS.
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
MUST NOT USE TIN CANS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLER. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
BROKEN/CRACKED PLASTIC SPLASH GUARD ON THE DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.
INTERIOR METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE TALL TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND CHIPPING PAINT. MUST REPLACE OR REPAINT.----REAR BOX FREEZER LID BROKEN. MUST REPLACE.----CRACKED/BROKEN ICE SCOOP AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE FOOD PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN ACTIVE USE.
FLOOR BEHIND THE REAR BOX FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS.----FLOORS SURROUNDING THE REAR OIL TANKS WITH GREASE SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2586594 ON 12-8-23 NOT CORRECTED. #47-NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.#49- NOTED THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#55- NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AND VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN-#55-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE, ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT (COOKING STOVE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DRY STORAGE AREA, AND WALK-IN COOLER), ALL ENCRUSTED WITH HEAVY DIRT, GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES, AND GRIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
4-202.16: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
4-601.11(C): NOTED THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
5-205.15: NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.17: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AND VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
6-501.12: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE, ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT (COOKING STOVE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DRY STORAGE AREA, AND WALK-IN COOLER), ALL ENCRUSTED WITH HEAVY DIRT, GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES, AND GRIME.
NOTED EMPLOYEE REMOVED ASSORTED TCS FOOD ITEMS, MACARONI, CHEESE, JAMBOLAYE, RICE, ETC. FROM THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND PUT IT DIRECTED INTO THE WARMING UNIT WITHOUT REHEATING THE FOOD ITEMS UP TO 165F PER CODE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT PROPER METHODS OF RAPIDLY REHEATING TCS PREPARED FOODS TO 165F OR ABOVE AND MAINTAINING AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
NOTED THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION ISIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE, ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT (COOKING STOVE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DRY STORAGE AREA, AND WALK-IN COOLER), ALL ENCRUSTED WITH HEAVY DIRT, GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES, AND GRIME.
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AND VENTS THROUGH OUT PREMISE INCLUDING FANS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #47, #49, #49 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2567323 DATED 11/18/2022 NOT CORRECTED. 47)..4-101.11(B, C, D, E): INTERIOR LID OF THE BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. CRACKED, BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE. 49)..4-602.13: DIRTY/GREASY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS STORED IN DRY, DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST STORE EQUIPMENT CLEANED. F 49)..4-601.11(B): INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
2-101.11 PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2-101.11 NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
3-302.12 BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
3-304.14 WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED HANGING ON THE SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE.
INTERIOR LID OF THE BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. CRACKED, BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.
4-601.11(B) INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
4-602.13 THE PREP TABLE CAN OPENER HOLDER IS EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----RUSTY RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST OR REPLACE.---DIRTY METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE MICROWAVE OVEN.----EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP WITH DIRT AND DRIPPING GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----DIRTY/GREASY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS STORED IN DRY, DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST STORE EQUIPMENT CLEANED.
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE THE DEEP FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11 WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.MUST REPLACE. PEELING WALLPAPER THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-403.11 EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED NON-FOOD AREA FOR EMPLOYEES' BELONGINGS.
PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES USING THE HOT HOLDING STEAM TABLE TO REHEAT PREPARED FOODS SUCH AS MACARONI AND CHEESE IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 70.3F AND CHEESE SAUCE AT 76.1F. REVIEWED PROPER METHODS OF RAPIDLY REHEATING TCS PREPARED FOODS TO 165F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO ACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR REHEATING TCS FOODS ON SITE. METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED/ACCURATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ACCURATE, CALIBRATED METAL STEM THERMOMETER IN GOOD REPAIR TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED HANGING ON THE SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE.
INTERIOR LID OF THE BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. CRACKED, BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.
NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR SANITIZATION LEVELS AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SANITIZING SOLUTIONS FOR CLEANING RAW CHICKEN CONTACT SURFACES. MUST PROVIDE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
THE PREP TABLE CAN OPENER HOLDER IS EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----RUSTY RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST OR REPLACE.---DIRTY METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE MICROWAVE OVEN.----EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP WITH DIRT AND DRIPPING GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----DIRTY/GREASY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS STORED IN DRY, DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST STORE EQUIPMENT CLEANED.
INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE THE DEEP FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.MUST REPLACE. PEELING WALLPAPER THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED NON-FOOD AREA FOR EMPLOYEES' BELONGINGS.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT NUMBER 2373580 ON 6-11-20 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #47-OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE.#49--OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN REGULARLY AND MAINTAIN.#55--OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT ON FLOORS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED (CHICKEN). A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.
2-102.14(O)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF EMPLOYEE VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.
4-501.11-OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE.
4-602.13-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN REGULARLY AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.11-OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA IN REAR. MUST REPAIR.
6-201.11-OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT ON FLOORS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD.(HANDLES RAW CHICKEN). A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF EMPLOYEE VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN REGULARLY AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT ON FLOORS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA IN REAR. MUST REPAIR.
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD.(HANDLES RAW CHICKEN)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012. A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD.
FOUND NO VOMIT SPILL KIT ON PREMISES. MUST INCLUDE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS DISPOSABLE, GLOVES,SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NORO VIRUS ETC..PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOUND NO VOMIT SPILL KIT ON PREMISES. MUST INCLUDE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS DISPOSABLE, GLOVES,SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NORO VIRUS ETC..PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINKS AT 2 EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. WATER AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS AT 60.8F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER 100F AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. CURRENTLY WILL BE USING SINKS WITH HOT WATER(105F) AT NEARBY DISHWASHING AREAS.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
NO ONE IN CHARGE,EMPLOYEE ANSWERED QUESTION TO THE BEST OF THEIR ABILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 2-102.14 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WERE COOKED AND SERVED: CHICKEN, AT LEAST ONE PERSON THAT HAS THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE. OWNER REPORTED ON SITE AT 12:31 pm.LEFT THE PREMISES AGAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED:7-38-012
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, NO DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE TRAINING ON THE HEALTH POLICY. MUST IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH TRAINING POLICY AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
SOAP DISPENSER WITH SOAP AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK,HOWEVER DISPENSER BROKE NOT ABLE TO DISPENSE SOAP. AFTER MY REQUEST EMPLOYEE PROVIDED A PUMP BOTTLE SOAP AT SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
COOKIES MADE ON SITE AND STORED IN CASE FOR RETAIL FOOD(SELF SERVE)WITHOUT ANY LABELS MUST HAVE LABEL INFORMATION:The name of the FOOD source for each MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN contained in the FOOD unless the FOOD source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING/HANDLING OR EXPOSED TO FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS ETC.
OBSERVED PLASTIC SINGLE SERVE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED AT FRONT COUNTER. MUST STORE WITH HANDLE INVERTED AND MOUTH PIECES DOWN.
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARDS AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE.
SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK WAS REMOVED,INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
NOTED TRON RUBBER GASKET AT THE SERVICE COOLER DOOR AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SOAP DISPENSER AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT DISPENSING SOAP. PREP AREA PRESENTLY IN USE,EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS.UPON MY REQUEST A BOTTLE OF PUMP SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. NEED TO REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER. ALSO NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM BY THE STORAGE/DISHROOM. UPON MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOR ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIP ACCORDING TO SANITIZER USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 AT 11:45am MANAGER PROVIDED CHEMICAL TEST KIT.
SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK WAS REMOVED,INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
A LOT OF ITEMS(PAPERS,SHELVES,BOXES ETC) ON FLOOR AT REAR AREA BY THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER,NEED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR.UNABLE TO CHECK FLOOR. DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MISSING CEILING WALL ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AT REAR STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID CEILING,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
DEBRIS AND STAINS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(PIPE BY THE GREASE TRAP)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID PIPE.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AND OTHER PERSONNEL IN OUT THE KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.EVERYONE MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT PRIOR TO ENTER PREP AREA/KITCHEN
OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.BUILD-UP GREASE ON TOP THE LID OF THE SAID CONTAINER. WASTE OIL ON GROUND IN FRONT OF THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER,AND FENCE BEHIND THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER IS BLACK IN COLOR FOR EXCESS OIL SPILLAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WASTE OIL CONTAINER,GROUND AND FENCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
WE OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND PREP COOLER,NEED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK AT FRONT PART OF THE PREP AREA
HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP,NEED TO CELAN AAND MANITAIN.GREASE AT INTERIOR OF CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS PIPES AND WHEELS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
SPILLAGE ON WALL BY THE CONVECTION OVEN REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND BOTTOM OF REACH IN COOLER ACCESS COVER LOOSE. MUST REPAIR.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: MAIN KITCHEN, REAR STORAGE, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS MENTIONED.
FOUND REAR OFFICE AREAS CLUTTERED. NEED TO BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED.
FOUND ICE SCOOP NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INSIDE CLEAN CONTAINER.
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
FLOOR CLUTTERED AT STORAGE ROOM IN FRONT OF SIDE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM DOOR.
OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD HANDLERS NOT CERTIFIED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES AND NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN. DUMPSTER LID OPEN AND SURROUNDING AREAS NOT CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS CLEANED BY THE END OF INSPECTION.
FOUND SHELVING UNITS AT DISHWASHING AREAS NOT CLEAN.
FOUND HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED.
FOUND REAR STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN.
DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE THE SPLASH DEBRIS.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE WEST EXIT DOOR. MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALL AREAS OF THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC CRATES TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR/ALONG WALL IN STORAGE ROOM ALSO OBSERVED STAND UP FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND REMOVE ALL PLASTIC CRATES AND PROVIDE SHELVES, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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