KUMAS TOO.

Chicago Health Dept

666 W DIVERSEY PKWY · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

14 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Jan 2018.

Last inspected Jan 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 16

2018

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABEL. MUST LABEL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME,PREPARED BY DATE OR USE BY DATE. MUST LABEL REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLERS. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR AND 1DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS IN THE KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINIG SLOW AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 15

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIO;ATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11/9/2016 REPORT #1971141 VIOLATION #32 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BEER WALK-IN COOLER DOOR,MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VENTILATION VENT IN DISHWASHING AREA VIOLATION #35 MUST CLEANDUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING PANEL AND VENTILATION VENTS IN PREP LIGHT SHIELDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED INTERIOR OF PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS NEED CLEANING AT KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SLEEVE OR IN SANITIZER SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO STORE AN ICE SCOOP.

NOV 9

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZRDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAMBURGERS,CHILI,PASTA)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES .(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BEER WALK IN COOLER DOOR,INTERIOR METAL PIECE IN ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VENTILATION VENT IN DISH WASHING AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN BEER SPILL FROM FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING PANELS AND VENTILATION VENTS IN PREP,LIGHT SHIELDS,WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND DISH WASHING AREA

Minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA

OCT 31

2016

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.OBSERVED 2- CONTAINERS WITH 10LBS. OF COOKED PASTA DATED 10/30/16 IN 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 44.2F AND 46.6F .10 LBS. COOKED CHILI AT 47.7F IN WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 20LBS. $55.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED ICE IN ICE MACHINE THAT HAS EXCESSIVE SLIMY WHITE,PINK AND BLACK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL AND PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING DOWN ONTO ICE.MUST REMOVE ICE ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSEREVD EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLYIES FLYING AROUND ,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,BAR AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,DINING AREA.ALSO FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS HAS A APPX."3/4-1"GAP IN CENTER AND APPX."1/2" ALONG BOTTOM OF LEFT DOUBLE ENTRY DOOR,APPX. "1/2" ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/31/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BEER WALK IN COOLER DOOR,INTERIOR METAL PIECE IN ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VENTILATION VENT IN DISH WASHING AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN BEER SPILL FROM FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING PANELS AND VENTILATION VENTS IN PREP,LIGHT SHIELDS,WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND DISH WASHING AREA

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA

FEB 22

2016

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON DRAW COOLER AT GRILL,KETCHUP COOLER,2-DOOR UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER & MISSING HANDLE ON SAME,MISSING HANDLE ON OVEN DOOR,CRACKED LID ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER,DAMAGED METAL PART OF INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,DISH RACKS,FOOD STORAGE BINS AND CONTAINERS,MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES OF ALL DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,WAIT STATION AREA,HOT WATER TANK AREA,BEER WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER LAST DEEP FRYER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DUST FROM UPPER WALL OVER ICE MACHINE,VENTILATION VENTS IN PREP AREA AND GREASE FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILE OVER ICE MACHINE.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AND INSULATION AT FRONT DOOR CENTER AND REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON OVERHEAD VENTILATION UNIT IN DINING AREA WITH PEELING PAINT AND WALLS IN HALL WAY LEADING TO TOILETROOMS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILETROOMS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM CORNER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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JAN 6

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE KEG WALK IN COOLER THRESHOLD LOOSE AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE THRESHOLD.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY UNDER EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF A MOP BUCKKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED.

DEC 30

2015

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED AN EXPOSED HAND SINK ALONG THE COOKLINE IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO HOT WATER AND NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEMPERED HOT WATER AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE WITH A BUILT UP SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A SODA GUN AT THE BAR MISSING A DRAIN LINE AND GUN HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SODA GUN HOLDER WITH A DRAIN LINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE SODA NOZZLES TO THE BEVERAGE STATION IN THE PREP AREA WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SODA NOZZLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY UNDER EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE KEG WALK IN COOLER THRESHOLD LOOSE AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE THRESHOLD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF A MOP BUCKKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED.

DEC 17

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRACKED / BROKEN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR ICE MACHINE REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA DISPENSING AREA UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 9

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES WITHIN WALK IN COOLER: 33 LBS CALAMARI AT 47.2 VALUED AT $125, 25 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 46.3F VALUED AT $60, 26 LBS OF CHILI AT 47.1 VALUED AT $65,25LBS OF CARMALIZED ONIONS AT 47.2F VALUED AT $6, 5LBS OF FRIED PICKLES 47.0F VALUED AT $3.25. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDEDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER FORM RAW BURGER WITH GLOVES ON AND PLACE RAW BURGER ON GRILL. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER THEN WIPE GLOVED HANDS ON WIPING CLOTH ON COUNTER AND USE SAME GLOVED HANDS TO PREPARE READY TO EAT CHEESE TO TOP BURGER. FOOD HANDLER WAS INSTRUCTED TO THROW AWAY CROSS CONTAMINATED CHEESE, REMOVE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS. MANANGEMENT WAS INFORMED THAT FOOD HANDLERS MUST NOT TOUCH ANY RAW PRODUCT AND THEN READY TO EAT PRODUCT WITHOUT GLOVE REMOVAL PROPER HANDWASHING AND NEW GLOVES APPLIED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRACKED / BROKEN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR ICE MACHINE REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MANINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST INSTALL EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS WITHIN ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND WALK IN COOLER. THERMOMETERS MUST BE CHECKED ON A REGULAR BASIS TO INSURE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE FUNCTIONING AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE NON FUNCTIONING REFRIGERATION UNIT IN MIDDLE OF COOKING LINE WITHIN KITHCEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTH ON COUNTER OF COOKING LINE. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED WITHIN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JAN 5

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED IN USE LARGE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY WITH NO CHEMICAL READING OF SANITIZER. OBSERVED IN USE SMALL DISH MACHINE USED FOR GLASSES WITH NO CHEMICAL READING OF SANITIZER. HOT WATER ON SMALL DISH MACHINE ONLY REACHES 122F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 REPAIRED LARGE DISH MACHINE TO READ 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE DURING INSPECTION AND REPAIRED SMALL DISH MACHINE TO READ 50 -100 PPM OF CHLORINE DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH PINKISH SLIMEY RESIDUE. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

FEB 24

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL OR SANITARY HAND DEVICE ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AND EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL MANAGER ASKED ONE OF HIS EMPLOYEE TO PUT PAPER TOWEL ON THE HAND SINKS. DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 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

FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE GLASS DOORS AND THE 2ND DOOR HAS 1/3 OF AN INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE GLASS DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. OWNER/MANAGER ASKED ONE OF HIS EMPLOYEE TO FIX THE DOORS DURING INSPECTION, DOORS ARE NOW RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CHOPPING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TANK AND WATER HEATER AREA.

MAY 22

2013

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 21

2013

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 60.1F WITH FOODS SUCH AS STUFFED PEPPERS AT 51.9F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 OR FAX WRITTEN REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS MARINATED CHICKEN AT 47.2F, 5LBS STUFFED PEPPERS AT 51.9F, 7LBS CHEESE BALLS AT 60.6F. ALSO NOTED 20LBS MARINATED CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER RANGING IN TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46.4F TO 49.2F WRAPPED TIGHTLY IN SEVERAL LAYERS OF PLASTIC WRAP. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $95.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Critical Employee Hygiene

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CROSS CONTAMINATION DURING INSPECTION. COOKING UTENSILS SUCH AS TONGS AND STRAINER BEING STORED INSIDE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ENTERING COOKS LINE WITH RUBBER GLOVES AND BLOWING INTO THE GLOVE WITH HIS MOUTH TO OPEN THE GLOVE FOR USE AND PUT THE GLOVE ON. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES WITH MANAGEMENT AND REVIEWED THAT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN ON 2-14-13 BY THIS INSPECTOR AND NOTED IN REPORT #1198698 TO POST, NOT POSTED AT THIS TIME VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. FOUND INSIDE FILE FOLDER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B). GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED.

Serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 2-24 13 #1198698 NOT CORRECTED. #32-MUST PROVIDE LID FOR BAR ICE BIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL ITEMS STORED BEHIND BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. FLOOR DRAINS AT FRONT KITCHEN SERVER STATION UNDER REAR ONE DOOR FREEZER FOUND DIRTY WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK UNDER COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FEB 14

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE LID FOR BAR ICE BIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER METAL PANEL MUST CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR WALK-IN COOLER AND COOKS LINE CHEESE COOLER.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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