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Mostly clean — 6 of 10 passed, one prior failure
2026-02-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT (PALETA MAKER, ICE CREAM MAKER) THAT IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD-WATER KNOB NOT TURNING ON AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
2026-02-04 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-204.11 OBSERVED THE FACILITY CHOPPING VEGETABLES IN THE HALLWAY WHERE THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS ARE LOCATED WITHOUT A HANDWASHING SINK. THIS AREA IS NOT A FOOD PREP AREA AND IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PREP TABLES AN...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-601.11(A) OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MAKER IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT (PALETA MAKER, ICE CREAM MAKER) THAT IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD-WATER KNOB NOT TURNING ON AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
2025-01-30 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF FIRST FLOOR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED HANDLE OF DISPENSING UTENSIL LAYING ON TOP OF SALSA IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE DISPENSING UTENSIL HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING GOR STORAGE.
2024-01-22 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PBASEMENT PREP AREA AND STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN BASEMENT UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THREE CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2023-06-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 11 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF 1ST FL.REAR & BASEMENT DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.12 : MUST STORE FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PLACE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND CARDBOARD ON BASEMENT PREP TABLES.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROU...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 : OBSERVED A HOLE IN WATER LINE OF DIPPING WELL IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT 1ST & BASEMENT PREP AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AT SURFACE OF BASEMENT MOPSINK,BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2023-06-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 15 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.OBSERVED A SMALL PAN INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA HAND SINK WITH A LARGE PREP TABLE STORED IN FRONT OF SAID SINK ,PLASTIC BAG,PLASTIC BOTTLES,ICE CREAM MOLD AND PLASTIC LIDS I...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1.5LBS. SLICED TURKEY 48.9F.1LBS.SLICED HAM 47.1F.2LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE 50.5F.STORED INSIDE OF 1- DOOR PREP COOLER IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOO...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR PREP COOLER IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AT 50.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT ...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF 1ST FL.REAR & BASEMENT DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE OF FOODS STORED IN A CHEST FREEZER THAT HAS A DIRTY LID,BUILD UP OF ICE AND NOT ABLE TO CLOSE LID TIGHTLY AND LID WRAPPED WITH CLEAR TAPE STORED AND PARTIALLY OPEN ,NO LOCK PROVIDED ON FREEZER STORED ...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST STORE FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PLACE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND CARDBOARD ON BASEMENT PREP TABLES.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT BASEM...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A HOLE IN WATER LINE OF DIPPING WELL IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AT SURFACE OF BASEMENT MOPSINK,BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT 1ST & BASEMENT PREP AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2022-12-27 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-601.11 OBSERVED BAGS OF PREPACKAGED POTATO CHIPS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 OBSERVED A NON FOOD GRADE WATER HOSE BEING USED TO CLEAN A CIP EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE HOSE FOR ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT CLEANING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2021-10-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATIO...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS UNDERNEATH THE SHELF NEAR CASH REGISTER OF DRY STORAGE (NUTS, POWDERS, CEREAL) WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN RE...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLER TO HAVE FOOD DEBRIS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
2019-12-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS NEEDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED DISCARD DATE LABELS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING (SLICED DELI MEAT, PICO DE GALLO) THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-3...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOODS (CHIPS) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.
2018-04-25 Pass License 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PACKAGED CHIPS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE HOSE AND PROVIDE PROPER SPRAYER/FAUCET FOR HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE ICE CREAM MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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