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2022-10-04 Fail Canvass 2 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU OR THE MENU BOARD FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK TO THE REMINDER ST...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
2021-06-28 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STANDING WATER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT ABOVE PREP AREA (SOUTH LIGHT BULB). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULB.
2019-03-07 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 12 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLAN ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. Priority FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA KIT OR SUPPLIES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY DATE MARK TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED DESSERTS IN FRONT REFRIGERATOR UNIT W/O LABELS. MUST LABEL WITH REQUIRED INFORMATION.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED APPX. 1/2-3/4 INCH OPENING UNDER AND SIDE OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVED UTENSILS STORED IN A HORIZONTAL MANNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PUT IN UPRIGHT POSITION WITH HANDLES UP.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH OVEN IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BASEBOARD COVING NOT PROPERLY AFFIX TO WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: NO FOOD ALLEGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN
2019-02-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 11 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLAN ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. priority FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA KIT OR SUPPLIES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY DATE MARK TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Violation Codes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED DESSERTS IN FRONT REFRIGERATOR UNIT W/O LABELS. MUST LABEL WITH REQUIRED INFORMATION
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED APPX. 1/2-3/4 INCH OPENING UNDER AND SIDE OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVED UTENSILS STORED IN A HORIZONTAL MANNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PUT IN UPRIGHT POSITION WITH HANDLES UP
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH OVEN IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BASEBOARD COVING NOT PROPERLY AFFIX TO WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: NO FOOD ALLEGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN
2019-02-05 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 14 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLAN ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. priority FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA KIT OR SUPPLIES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY DATE MARK TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED DESSERTS IN FRONT REFRIGERATOR UNIT W/O LABELS. MUST LABEL WITH REQUIRED INFORMATION.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPING INSIDE OF THE NON-OPERATING OVEN IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPING, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. RECOMMEND PREMISES TO BE SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY ON OR AFTER FEBRUARY 5, 2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION....
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPX. 1/2-3/4 INCH OPENING UNDER AND SIDE OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVED UTENSILS STORED IN A HORIZONTAL MANNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PUT IN UPRIGHT POSITION WITH HANDLES UP.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 28LBS OF RAW CUT BEEF BEING STORED IN RE-USED SOAP BUCKETS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSIDE OF TWO DIFFERENT REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND THAT RE-USED TOXIC CHEMICAL CONTAINERS CANNOT BE ...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED MENS TOILET UNACCESSIBLE AND TOILET NOT ABLE TO FLUSH DUE TO WATER LINE BEING FROZEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BASEBOARD COVING NOT PROPERLY AFFIX TO WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH OVEN IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLEGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN.
2017-11-13 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2017-03-16 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ONSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL IN THE WOEMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2016-01-12 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN APPROVED FOOD GRADE BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2015-01-27 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF CHEST FREEZER. MUST USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES ABOVE MOP SINK AND ABOVE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR THREE EMPLOYEES.
2014-06-19 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Noted some food items in coolers and freezer stored in plasic grocery bags. Must provide food grade storage bag or containers.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Noted the exposed hand sink in the kitchen with a slow drain and at the front counter that exposed sink has a leak at the base of the fixture. Must repair and maintain plumbing.
2013-01-02 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
The exterior surfaces of the kitchen cooking equipments require a detail cleaning to remove grease build-up.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Detail clean,maintain all light shields throughout the premises.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Repair water leak at the base of faucet 3 comp sink,remove dusts buil-up on vent covers inside the toilet rooms.
2012-01-12 Pass Short Form Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
2012-01-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TACOS,RICE,BE...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.ALL PREPARED/COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED/DATED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING FAN COVERS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOUND LOOSE,BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER- MUST REPAIR.
2011-06-06 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2011-05-12 Fail License 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,GASKET AT 2 DOOR COOLER IS BROKEN MUST REPAIR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.Clean and degrease the equipment and surfaces in detail.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FOUND CEILING OVER DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS AT BASEMENT MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND REMOVE GRAFFITI FROM MENS TOILET ROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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 co...
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