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1507 N SEDGWICK ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 18 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 112020PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
BSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF JUNK, MATERIALS AND GARBAGE AND UNUSED ITEMS IN THE BACK YARD BEHIND THE RESTAURANT SUCH AS TIRES BUCKETS, UNUSED COOLERS, TABLES, CARDBOARD BOXES CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS.FOR RODENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
MAR 42020FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN POSTED NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT USE.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN LOCATED IN FRONT STATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WHEN WATER IS TURN ON FROM EXPOSED HAND WASHING LOCATED IN IN THE KITCHEN. NOTED STRONG SEWAGE SMELL COMING FROM FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED A.C.E. ALL CITY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE INC ON SITE. PLUMBING PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINERS NOT MAINTAINED FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP LIDS, SIDES AND GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINERS. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINERS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF JUNK, MATERIALS AND GARBAGE AND UNUSED ITEMS IN THE BACK YARD BEHIND THE RESTAURANT SUCH AS TIRES BUCKETS, UNUSED COOLERS, TABLES, CARDBOARD BOXES CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS.FOR RODENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
DEC 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
buckets of cooked food in walk-in cooler not dated, instructed to date all cooked food in coolers. no citation issued
No allergen training certificate for all food service managers, instructed to obtain
SEP 242018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14 (A) (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
4-602.13- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED ON WALLS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
5-205.15 (B)- OBSERVED FAUCET NECK AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA HELD TOGETHER WITH BLACK TAPE AROUND THE NECK, AS A MEANS OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-501.114- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS, AS WELL AS SEVERAL UNUSED FLAT SCREEN TV'S, TABLE TOPS, TABLE LEGS, STORED IN REAR BACKYARD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-201.114 (A)- OBSERVED 3FT BY 3FT AREA OF UNFINISHED TITLE AREA ON FLOOR DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE IN REAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-102.11 (A) (A)- OBSERVED WALKING PATH OUTSIDE ALONG REAR EXIT DOORS WITH LESS GRAVE CREATING DAMP AND MUDDY CONDITIONS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT WALKING AREA SHOULD BE MATERIALS INSTALLED TO MINIMIZE MUDDY CONDITIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL MATERIALS/GRAVEL TO REDUCE/MINIMIZE MUDDY CONDITIONS IN SAID AREAS. OBSERVED BROKEN, CRACKED AND DETERIORATING WOOD PATH LANDING IN BACKYARD STORAGE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT WALKING AREA SHOULD BE MATERIALS INSTALLED TO MINIMIZE MUDDY CONDITIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/INSTALL MATERIALS/GRAVEL TO REDUCE/MINIMIZE MUDDY CONDITIONS IN SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-501.11- OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILINGS ABOVE PAPER GOODS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN BACKYARD AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
MAR 262018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED GLASSWARE STORED ON RAW WOOD SHELVES NEAR ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN. MUST PAINT/SEAL THE SHELVING SO IT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE OIL AND DUST ACCUMULATING ON COOK LINE HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING OF SHED (WHERE CHEST FREEZERS OF FOOD AND FOOD PACKAGING ITEMS ARE STORED) UNFINISHED, RAW WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/SEAL THE WALLS AND CEILINGS TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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MAR 192018FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD AND FOOD PACKAGING PRODUCTS STORED OUTSIDE IN AREAS THAT ARE NOT RODENT PROOF. NOTED TWO CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR SHED, WHERE THE SHED WALLS DO NOT EXTEND ALL THE WAY TO THE ROOF (APPROX. 1 FOOT WIDE GAPS OBSERVED). INSTRUCTED THAT THIS SHED MUST BE FULLY ENCLOSED AND SEALED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY TO FOOD STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED SHELVING ALONGSIDE OUTDOOR EXTERIOR OF BUILDING WHERE PLASTIC TO-GO FOOD PACKAGING ITEMS ARE STORED UNDER A PLASTIC ROOF, BUT ARE NOT ENCLOSED/RODENT PROOFED ON ANY OTHER SIDES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD AND FOOD PACKAGING PRODUCTS MUST BE STORED IN A SECURE RODENT PROOF ENCLOSURE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
OBSERVED YELLOWISH BROWN STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE. OBSERVED GLASSWARE STORED ON RAW WOOD SHELVES NEAR ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN. MUST PAINT/SEAL THE SHELVING SO IT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE OIL AND DUST ACCUMULATING ON COOK LINE HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING OF SHED (WHERE CHEST FREEZERS OF FOOD AND FOOD PACKAGING ITEMS ARE STORED) UNFINISHED, RAW WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/SEAL THE WALLS AND CEILINGS TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SINK STOPPERS. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT.
OBSERVED CLUTTER (UNUSED BOARDS, METAL PIECES, FURNITURE, ETC) IN BACK OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO SHEDS AND FENCING. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
APR 52017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND LARGE BULK FLOUR AND RICE CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AREA NOT LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE.
FOUND SMALL BOWLS INSIDE LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS BEING USED AS SCOOPERS. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES OR USE LARGE SPOONS WITH HANDLES AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 102016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON KITCHEN SHELVING MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND MAINTAIN.
BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR THE DISHWASHER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON KITCHEN CEILING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN CEILING AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE KITCHEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 92016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AT THIS TIME,LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT IN USE,WAS TESTED AND NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY AT "0" PPM,TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE DISHWASHER UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED ONCE REPAIRED AND USE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENTS,MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON KITCHEN SHELVING MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND MAINTAIN.
BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR THE DISHWASHER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON KITCHEN CEILING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN CEILING AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE KITCHEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 202016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS WORNED OUT WITH STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
JUN 92016FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS WORNED OUT WITH STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED ON CEILING IN KITCHEN AREAS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CEILINGS IN KITCHEN AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 172015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC WRAPS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE PAPERS OR CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE. ASLO NOTED SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE FOIL PAPER FOR LINING OF SHELVES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AT THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES ENROLLED INTO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE CLASS
AUG 192014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
AUG 112014FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED BROWN RICE AT 49.1F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 8# OF RICE WORTH $10. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
REAR EXIT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE DOOR. ALSO, OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. 2 LIVE HOUSE FLIES AND 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED A MAJOR WATER LEAK FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO WASH AND SANITIZE DISHES WITH THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE ONLY UNTIL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS REPAIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
REPLACE THE MISSING BASEBOARD TILE UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
MEN'S RESTROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A WORKING SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.
AUG 152013FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
INADEQUATE HAND WASH FACILITIES. MAIN KITCHEN HAND SINK NOT DRAINING, CLOGGED COMPLETELY. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CONVERT THE PREP SINK TEMPORARLY INTO A HAND SINK UNTIL HAND SINK IS REPAIRED.
SLOW DRAINAGE AT BAR HAND SINK, LEAKY PIPE UNDER KITCHEN 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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