L & G FAMILY RESTAURANT INC.
10401 S TORRENCE AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
14 of 23 inspections passed, 3 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 15 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 252025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING ALONG WALL BASES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
MAR 252025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SAUCER USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR COOKED RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DRAWER PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WASHROOM AND HALLWAY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT OPERABLE IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 152024PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER, SLICED TOMATOES 52.3F, DICED HAM 54.7F, CORNED BEEF HASH 51.9F, TURKEY 52.6. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $250. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 51.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS AND DAMAGED WALL SURFACES NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 312023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1ST FL. WALK IN FREEZER.
5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE MUST PROVIDE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA.
OCT 242023FAILED23 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WIPE HIS FACE AND NOSE WITH HIS BARE HAND THEN HANDLED A PLASTIC CONTAINER OF WATER AND COFFEE FILTER CONTAINER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAIMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A PLASTIC BUCKET WITH WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 25LBS. COOKED RICE 114.3F-118.4.1LBS. COOKED ONIONS-124.0F.10LBS. COOKED HASHBROWNS-49.1F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(APPX.36LBS. $18.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENUS MARKED INCORRECT ON FULLY COOKED FOOD ITEMS MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF FRONT AND REAR PREP COOLERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,ON TOP OF TILES ,TRAYS,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ARTICLES,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA IN BASEMENT,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN GARDEN HOSE AND ALONG WALL BASES IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM.APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS,TOILET ROOMS,DINING AREA,BASEMENT AND A 50LBS. BAG OF ONIONS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.ALSO LIVE WORM LIKE INSECTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND GAP ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/24/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST ELEVATE AND STORE PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IN TRAYS.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
MUST PROVIDE KNOBS OR HANDLES ON TOPSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNITS .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1ST FL. WALK IN FREEZER.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS,STOVE,OVENS, GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS AND RACKS,FANGUARD COVERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,DISH RACKS,MOP SINK BASIN.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM ,MISSING WATER PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS MEN'S TOILET ROOM,OVERHEAD PIPE LEAKING WATER ON TO BASEMENT FLOOR.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE MUST PROVIDE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
OBSERVED BUCKETS BEING USED FOR GARBAGE MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES AND TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON FLOOR IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MATS.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2563953 9/20/2022 NOT CORRECTED.#41-4-901.12 : OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER TOP AND PREP STATIONS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.#49- 4-602.13 : MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.#51- 5-205.15 : OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMP PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#55-6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.#55- 6-501.13 : FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.#57- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIIFICATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED BEVERAGE ON MENU MUST REFER TO A DEFAULT BEVERAGE FOR KIDS MEAL.
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SEP 202022PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER TOPAND PREP STATIONS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMP PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
OBSERVED VENT COVERS DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIIFICATES
MAR 162020PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR TOP PANEL IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER SURFACES IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE TOP OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED ROLLED EATING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING AND ROLLING.
OBSERVED TRICKLE OF HOT WATER IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE TO ENSURE ADEQUATE WATER FLOW.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN BASEMENT UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
NOTED NO LIGHT IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
FEB 152019PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME (RAW CHICKEN, RAW BEEF) ON THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, WALK IN FREEZERS AND WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-501.114 OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED DOWNWARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT.
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS, UNDER THE GRILL, AND INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
6-201.11 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
FEB 82019FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME (RAW CHICKEN, RAW BEEF) ON THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, WALK IN FREEZERS AND WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
5-501.110 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
6-501.114 OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED DOWNWARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT.
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS, UNDER THE GRILL, AND INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
6-201.11 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
SEP 132018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
4-602.13 CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND IN BASEMENT CORNER AREAS.
PA 100-0367 INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
DEC 142017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROX7-LBS OF CHORIZO SAUSAGE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 50.2F, 47.8F,6-LBS OF COOKED SAUSAGES AT 48.7F,52.5F,1-LB BEEF-47.F,4-LBS OF COOKED TURKEY AT 49.6F. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT COST APPROX 150.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
CEILING IN PREP DISH WASHING AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,DUST.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND IN 1ST FL PREP COOLER.MUST INSTALL.
APR 242017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP,,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA,ALONG THE WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
DEC 212016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREAS.
MUST CLEAN THE FAN BLADES AND COVER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER TO REMOVE DUST. NOTED THE INTERIOR WALLS OF THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT THROUGH OUT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
MAR 32016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, PREP COOLER TO REMOVE DERIS AND/OR SPILLS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST.
FEB 42015PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 56.3F TO 58.4F FOOD ITEMS WERE RAW CHICKEN,EGGS,CHEESE,GYRO MEAT.STEAKS,HAM,RICE,RICE AND RICE PUDDING,THE FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION TOTAL WEIGHT 210LBS TOTAL COST $525.00,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
DETAIL CLEAN DEEP FRYERS IN THE PREP AREA,OF GREASE BUILD-UP AT BOTTOM COMPARTMENT PF FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,ESPECIALLY BEHIND HEAVY COOKINGB EQUIPMENT
REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AT WALL BASE IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE GRILL,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL THERMOMETERS ON THE OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS
MUST STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
MAR 62014PASSED11 violationsDETAILS
ALL COOKED AND PRE-PACKAGED FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED IF HELD IN REFRIGERATION OVER 24 HOURS. BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED.
ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT WERE NOT ORIGINALLY DESIGNED FOR FOOD STORAGE CANNOT BE USED TO STORE FOOD. ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN HOLDING CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES UP OR OUT.
MUST PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT. PAINT RUSTY DOOR PANELS AND WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS, EXTERIORS, SIDES, LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL OVENS, GRILLS, DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS, CAN OPENER, DISH MACHINE, AND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT (INCLUDING FOOD PREP AND BASEMENT)ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN FOOD PREP AREA. LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER FOUND ON FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT, WASTELINE PIPE CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE NOT LONG ENOUGH TO EXTEND INTO DRAIN, MUST ADD AN EXTENTION THAT GOES DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
PAINT OR REPLACE RAW WOOD DOOR LEADING INTO KITCHEN FROM DINING ROOM. REPAIR/SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP, FOOD STORAGE, AND REAR AREA LEADING DOWN STAIRS TO BASEMENT. CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. PAINT RUSTY REAR EXIT DOOR.
REPAIR EXHAUST IN MEN'S WASHROOM.
REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.
DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER FROM MOP PAIL, CLEAN MOP AND HANG UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN SANITARY SOLUTION. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NOV 72013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MISSING KNOBS ON HOT HOLDING UNITS.MUST REPLACE.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PREOVIDE.
ICE SCOOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN BASEMENT AND FRONT COUNTER.MUST PROPERLY STORE.
AUG 12013PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND FACILITIES 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45F.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLERS ON PREMISES THAT MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW -CDI.WALK IN COOLER WILL BE TAGGD HELD FOR INSPECTION.CRTICAL CITATION ISSUED
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,(IE EGGS 46F-50F),COOKED GRITS-45.9F.APPROX 4 CASES OF EGGS,(163LBS),3LBS GRITS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED.COST $250.00MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP DISH AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO MONITOR FOOD AND COOLER TEMPERATURES.
JAN 152013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED,IE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE BEING USED SANITIZING RINSE OF CHLORINE 0 PPM.FINAL RISE MUST SANITIZE AT 100PPM.OWNER MADE REPAIRS TO DISH MACHINE DURING INSPECTION -CDI/DISH MACHINE NOW SANITIZING AT 100PPM.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
DEBRIS OLD FOOD ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN MAINTAIN.
FAUCET HEAD AT 3-COMP SINK LEAKY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
FEB 72012FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED,NOT SANITIZING AT PROPER CONCENTRATION CHEMICAL/CHLORINE-(0 PPM)MACHINE NOT DISPENSING NO CHEMICAL FROM TUBING INTO MACHINE.MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST REPAIR SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.NO LIGHT SHIELD IN WIC ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST SHIELD.
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.MUST PROPERLY STORE MOPS AFTER USE.
JAN 272011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN BY BASEMENT DOOR.
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 FACUET LEAKING COLD WATER AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTEDTO REPAIR.
Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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