L & M STARLIGHT RESTAURANT INC.
8300 S KEDZIE AVE · ASHBURN, CHICAGO
21 of 31 inspections passed, 6 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 22 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 162026PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE: WALK IN COOLER,UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN.
FEB 272026PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE: WALK IN COOLER,UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN.
MAY 92025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE MEAT SLICER IS WITH A DEEP GROOVE IN THE BOARD AND DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED ON BOARD.
OBSERVED THE FAN VENT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BACK OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE TOP NEAR THE END OF THE GREY HOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR LEFT SIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED AT THE END OF THE FOOD SERVICE LINE AT THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.
MAY 102024PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OPEN EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE AT PREP LINE. INSTD TO HAVE CLOSED BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
IMPROPER FOOD CONTAINERS BEING USED, RE USING ORIGINAL SOUR CREAM, CREAM CHEESE, BUTTER CONTAINERS THAT ARE WORN AND NOT DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE. INSTD TO DISCARD AFTER ORIGINAL CONTAINER USED AND USE PROPERLY DESIGNED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE.
EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND AROUND UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN CAULKING CLEAN.
MISSING COVER ON TRASH RECEPTACLES IN FEMALE TOILET ROOM AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
APR 52023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS AND WALLS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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MAR 292023FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED COOKS USING THEIR BARE HANDS AND NOT GLOVES WHEN PREPARING TOAST, AND SLIDING FOODS OFF OF THE SPATULA ONTO THE PLATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THERE IS NOT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GLOVES FOR COOKS. PRIORTY CITATION #7-38-010.
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0 PPM FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZER . OBSERVED MACHINE IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, MAINTAIN AND CONTACT CDPH PRIOR TO USING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE COUNTER TOP, PREP STATION AND INSIDE THE POCKETS OF THE COOKS WHICH WAS USE TO WIPE PLATES. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
MANAGER COULD NOT PROVIDE CHEMICAL TESTING DEVICE FOR THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-005.
FLOORS AND WALLS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AND STAORGAE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
JUL 202022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
4-101.11(B, C, D, E): IMPROPER FOOD CONTAINERS BEING USED, RE USING ORIGINAL SOUR CREAM, COTTAGE CHEESE, BUTTER CONTAINERS THAT ARE WORN AND NOT DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE. INSTD TO DISCARD AFTER ORIGINAL CONTAINER USED AND USE PROPERLY DESIGNED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE
JUN 22022FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS AND FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0 PPM OF CHLORINE. MACHINE NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTD TO REPAIR AND CONTACT CDPH PRIOR TO USING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON CUTTING BOARD. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
LOOSE DOOR GASKET ON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT MAIN LINE, DOOR UNABLE TO SEAL TIGHTLY CLOSED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
IMPROPER FOOD CONTAINERS BEING USED, RE USING ORIGINAL SOUR CREAM, COTTAGE CHEESE, BUTTER CONTAINERS THAT ARE WORN AND NOT DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE. INSTD TO DISCARD AFTER ORIGINAL CONTAINER USED AND USE PROPERLY DESIGNED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE
NOV 102021PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
ALL UTENSILS MUST BE AIR DRIED AND INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN.
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DEEP STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN.
ALL DOOR HANDLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 212021FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREA WHERE OPEN SOUP, COFFEE, AND DESSERTS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C
ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
OUTSIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 62020PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREA WHERE OPEN SOUP, COFFEE, AND DESSERTS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR GASKET AND MAINTAIN
APR 282020FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREA WHERE OPEN SOUP, COFFEE, AND DESSERTS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C
HANDWASHING SINKS NOT INSTALLED IN FRONT WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR GASKET AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED,( FAUCET NECK ONLY REACH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT) TO SHORT TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ADEQUTE FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ONE URINAL IN MEN WASHROOM NOT CONNECTED AND TOILET IN WOMEN WASHROOM FRONT AREA CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED.
SEP 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREA WHERE OPEN SOUP, COFFEE, AND DESSERTS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, SPILLS, DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 202019FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREA WHERE OPEN SOUP, COFFEE, AND DESSERTS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED SALMON CROQUETTE 64.2F AND DICED TOMATOES 50.7 STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $200 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (HAM, TURKEY, DICED TOMATOES, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT/TCS FOOD HELD OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF GRAINS NOT LABELED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WEST WALL BEHIND WAIT STATION, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE FRYER CABINET IN REAR PREP AREA, TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FRONT COUNTER IN WAIT STATION AND FLOOR IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR GASKET AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 3-COMPARMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND RESIDUE IN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF JUICE MACHINE, SHAKE MIXER, SLICER, FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN AND STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, SPILLS, DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREAS, LARGE HOLE IN WALL NEAR WATER HEATER IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ALONG BASEBOARDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FEB 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK.
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (HAM, CHICKEN, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL READY TO EAT/TCS FOOD PREPARED ON PREMISE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE IDENTIFIED WITH PRODUCT SHELF-LIFE OR CONSUME-BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-995
OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ABOUT RAW OR UNDER-COOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED LARGE SERVING SPOON STORED INSIDE THE BUCKET OF ICE CREAM IN THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE UNDER RUNNING WATER OF 135 AT LEAST 135 DEGREE F.
OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH BUILT UP GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER, AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO PREVENT SOIL ACCUMULATION.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN BY THE WATER HEATER, AND ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMP SINK. OBSERVED CRACKED TILE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT, GRASE, AND DEBRIS IN THE BACK PREP AREA AND IN THE COOKING AREA ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAR 192018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS ON THE COMDIMENT COOLER FRONT PREP, AND REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE FRONT COOLER, AND FREEZER. CLEAN STORAGE SHELF UNDER FRONT MICROWAVE. CLEAN DISH MACHINE.
JUN 302017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, BUCKLING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
AUG 82016PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ( 2-3LBS OF SAUSAGE PATTIES AT 61.1F STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA, 2-3LBS OF SAUSAGE LINKS AT 96.4F STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA AND A GALLON OF BEAT SHELLED EGGS AT 64.0F INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 12-14LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $11 . CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
MAY 232016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOKLINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, SODA NOZZLES WITH BUILD UP AND THE FAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE CORNERS, BEHIND SHELVING AND UNDER STEAM TABLE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING AND NO DRAIN STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING AND PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS.
MAR 302016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OVER PACKED AND LIDS OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO NOT OVER PACK DUMPSTERS AND KEEP THE LIDS CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOKLINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, SODA NOZZLES WITH BUILD UP AND THE FAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE CORNERS, BEHIND SHELVING AND UNDER STEAM TABLE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING AND NO DRAIN STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING AND PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED.
JUL 142015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN IN REAR PREP AREA,TABLE STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, AND SHELF MICROWAVE IS ON, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE COOKING AREA CUTTING BOARDS.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP AFTER WASHING TO REMOVE STANDING WATER.
OBSERVED THE CEILING OVER THE DISH MACHINE PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE-SEAL, AND CLEAN DUSTY VENT OVER PREP AREA. ALSO CLEAN WALL NEXT TO THE CHAR GRILL.
MAR 282014FAILED17 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH DISHES THEN DRY HIS HANDS ON HIS SOILED APRON AND RETURN TO FOOD PREPARING WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER ALL POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AND NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING (0 PPM CHLORINE). INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THE DISH MACHINE AND TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR ALL WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING OF UTENSILS. UNIT IS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER INSIDE OF DUMPSTER AREA WITH THICK GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON AND AROUND THE LID. ALSO, OBSERVED EXCESS GARBAGE AROUND THE DUMPSTERS AND GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE CONTAINER AND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED RUST INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE TUBING WITH BUILD UP AT THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, CLEAN OR REPLACE TUBING AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER DRY STORAGE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE MOP SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES.
OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL AROUND THE MOP SINK FAUCET IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALLS CHIPPED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
OBSERVED HOOD VENTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.
OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS MISSING IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAKS.
OBSERVED THE DRAIN CLOGGED AT THE DIPPER WELL AND CAUSING WATER TO OVER FLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DIPPER WELL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ITEMS STORED WITH SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND FOOD IN DRY STORAGE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE PERSONAL ITEM SEPARATELY.
OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND IN BUCKETS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS INVERTED OR HANGING.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER TOPS AND CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER AT THE PROPER CONCENTRATION.
APR 182013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR COOLER FRONT PREP AREA.ALSO CLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR.
NEED TO REPAIR CEILING FRONT WAIT STATION, AND CLEAN CEILING VENTS FRONT PREP AREA.
JUN 82012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER, NEED TO CLEAN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES MEAT AND FISH COOLER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE.
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. NEED TO REPAIR NOZZEL AT 3 COMP. SINK.
JAN 92012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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. LIGHTS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. VENTILATION NEEDED IN WASHROOMS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 232011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP.
FLOORS IN CORNERS UNDER SODA BOX SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 122011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN CORNERS UNDER SODA BOX SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 102011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEED: WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAINED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. HOLE IN WALL AT MOP SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 152010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
EMPLOYESS PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA. EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. CORRECT SAME.
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