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4832 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 9 of 23 inspections. 24 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 142026PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FRONT DINING AREA AND DINING TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER WITH SPILLS ON SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS OF THE HOT HOLDING CONTAINERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE SERVICE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INSIDE OF THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
MAR 272026FAILED15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED HAND WASH SINK BY THE DISH WASHING MACHINE INACCESSIBLE WITH CARDBOARD BOX PLACE ONTOP OF SINK AS TRAY AND FOOD CONTAINERS AND A BOX OF GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAOP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS.
NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLBASE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, AND ON THE SECOND FLOOR. ALSO NOTED 1 LIVE ROACH ON FLOOR AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FRONT DINING AREA AND DINING TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER WITH SPILLS ON SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS OF THE HOT HOLDING CONTAINERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE SERVICE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INSIDE OF THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE AREAS WHERE MICE DROPPING AND ROACHES WERE FOUND.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #39,#56,#57 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2620917 DATED 7/18/2025 NOT CORRECTED. ---39)3-307.11: OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA UNDERNEATH PREP SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. ---56)6-501.14 OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION IN VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRYING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ---57)2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO RECERTIFY/RENEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
JUL 182025PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, SOUP, DUCK, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF BROWN RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED FROZEN DUCK BEING THAWED IN STILL WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT FROZEN FOOD ITEMS MUST BE THAWED UNDER RUNNING WATER AT A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70F OR BELOW
OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA UNDERNEATH PREP SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. ALSO OBSERVED BOWL BEING USED AS A SCOOP FOR RAW CHICKEN IN THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED PIECES OF CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON PUSH CARTS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION IN VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRYING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO RECERTIFY/RENEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
SEP 162024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
4-102.11 INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE ALL FREEZER AND COOLERS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM AND IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA
ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
5-501.115 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA UNDER AND BEHIND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND GREASE DUMPSTER.
6-201.13 INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
2-102.13 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
SEP 92024FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/VERIFICATION AVAILABLE THAT EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR EACH FOOD EMPLOYE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES BEHIND THE DOOR AND BEHIND THE UPPER PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS (REACH-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER, WALK-IN COOLER)
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC) IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA AND IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.
FOUND OVER 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA, 15 DROPPINGS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA UNDER AND BEHIND DISHMACHINE, 2O MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER CHEST FREEZER IS SECOND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, ALSO OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN REAR MOPSINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE ALL FREEZER AND COOLERS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM AND IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (CHUNK PINEAPPLE, OYSTER SAUCE, PEPPER ETC) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS IN PREP AREA (BY THE PREP SINK).
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA UNDER AND BEHIND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND GREASE DUMPSTER.
INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2580836 ISSUED ON 08-28-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN. #39 - OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINING. #47 - OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #47 - OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE #49 - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES) #55 - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 282023PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINING.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 82022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
PREP AREA FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT ADJACENT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT SAID LOCATION.
NOV 12022FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN THE ICE MACHINE ENGINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
PREP AREA FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT ADJACENT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT SAID LOCATION.
SEP 92022FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-501.111 OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BAR AREA ON COOLERS AND INSIDE CRACKS/CREVICES OF THE BAR TABLE TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD-UP ON WALLS IN THE PREP AREA BY BULK CONTAINERS AND COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 192022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD-UP ON WALLS IN THE PREP AREA BY BULK CONTAINERS AND COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 122022FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN WALLS ON PREP AREA ON EAST WALL BY MICROWAVE. MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD-UP ON WALLS IN THE PREP AREA BY BULK CONTAINERS AND COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE/HAVE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
MAR 262021PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
NO LABEL PROVIDED AT DRY FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME AT SAID CONTAINER.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWOO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE A RAISED SHELF WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE
EXTREMELY GRIMED INTERIOR OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST REPLACE.
CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP THE PREP COOLERS ACCROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
NOTED USED LARGE POT STORED AT SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE
OCT 302020FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER/GREASE CONTAINER AREAS NOT CLEAN. GARBAGE SPILLAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020B. MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER/GREASE CONTAINER AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AT KITCHEN AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
OCT 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD WITHIN 50F WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INCLUDING 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.9F VALUED AT $25, 10 LBS OF COOKED SHRIMP AT 49.5F VALUED AT $30 AND 10 LBS OF COOKED WONTONS VALUED AT $15 AT 49.9 F. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER CONTAINING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING SHRIMP AND CHICKEN AT 50F. COOLER WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION AND WAS RESTORED TO LESS THAN 41F. PRIORITY VIOLAITON 7-38-005
OBSERVED HANDLE AT STANDING DOOR FREEZER ACCROSS FROM DISH MACHINE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS WITH AN EXCESS OF GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS AND HOOD.
OCT 72019FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR OF KITCHEN UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A).
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR OF KITCHEN UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES UNCLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AND UNDER DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
AUG 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS INSIDE VOMIT SPILL KIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND BULK NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
APR 152019FAILED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE SHRIMP, CHICKEN AND BEEF ARE BEING COOKED AND SERVED. OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA COMPLETLY OBSTRUCTED BY LARGE CONTAINERS AND BUS BUCKETS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c)
OBSERVED WATERED DOWN DISH DETERGENT SUPPLIED IN BOWL AT HANDWASHING SINK FOR MAIN COOKING LINE. MANAGER WAS TOLD THIS WAS INADEQUATE AND INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDWASHING SOAP AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c)
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS BEHIND BAR THAT NEED LABEL. OBSERVED SPICES BEHIND COOKING LINE NEED IDENTIFYING LABELS.
OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR EXIT AREA NEAR MOP SINK AND UNDER STAORAGE SHELVES. MUST ELIMINATE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANTIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATON 7-38-020 (A)
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH DIRT ON INSIDE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2229355 DATED 10/4/18 #55 NOTED THE FOLLOWING-- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THE COOKING STOVES ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #36 THERMOMETERS NEEDED INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
NOV 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2-301.14 NOTED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR WEARING GLOVES PICK UP VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS FROM THE SERVICE AND PLACE IT ON A CUSTOMERS TO-GO FOOD CONTAINER WITH RICE READY FOR DELIVERY AND CONTINUED PREPARING FOOD STILL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR WEARING GLOVES. FINALLY THE EMPLOYEE WORE GLOVES BUT DID NOT WASH HANDS AND CONTINUED COOKING FOOD. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE NO BARE HAND CONTACT POLICY WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE SPOONS, TONGS ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
4-501.114 NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025
3-501.16(A)(2)(B) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CRAB RANGOON (55.9/54.7F), CARROTS 44.1F, CHICKEN (48.9F/45.1F), DUMPLINGS 61.9F, PASTA 45.7F, BEEF KABAB 44.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 44 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $95.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
3-501.18 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
4-301.11 EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 47.1F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLERS, REFRIGERATION ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE
4-102.11(A2) NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CAN CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THE COOKING STOVES AND INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
OCT 112018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THE COOKING STOVES AND INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
4-202.18 NOTED HEAVY GREASY AND DIRT INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF THE VENTILATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
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2-201.114(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE OR A VERIFICATION POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED -
2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
3-501.16(A)(2)(B) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-TOFU 46.8F, GREEN VEGETABLES 45.1F, PORK BELLY 45.9F, PROK 57.6F, PASTA 45.7F, CHICKEN (45.5F/46.4F),SHRIMP 44.1F, BEEF 45.7F, TOFU (51.1F/48F), CRAB RANGOON 45.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 51 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $400.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
4-301.11 EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 55.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 -
4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE READING.
6-501.111 NOTED OVER 7 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE CRACKS OF WALL COVING BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE AND ON THE FLOOR OF 2ND FLOOR FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTE OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING OF THE PREP AREA, MOP SINK AND ON THE SECOND FLOOR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED T CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
4-301.12(C) NOTED AUTOMATIC STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISHWASHER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT PROPERLY WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THE COOKING STOVES AND INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING LIVE ROACHES. -WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY. -ALSO NOTED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE PREP AREA BY THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST MAINTAIN AND KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY. -HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
4-202.18 NOTED HEAVY GREASY AND DIRT INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF THE VENTILATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. -
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