SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LEFT COAST FOOD + JUICE.

BEAT. 41/100

2870-2878 N LINCOLN AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 30, 2026 · passed

Failed 4 of 18 inspections. 24 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
6 passed · 8 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
93
includes 24 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Apr 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 30
2026
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 25
2026
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD PREPARATION AREA (FRONT COUNTER) WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION BARRIER HAS BEEN REMOVED. MUST INSTALL A BARRIER TO SEPARATE CUSTOMER AREA FROM PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE BARRIER ALONG COUNTER (SNEEZE GUARD) TO PROTECT EQUIPMENT FROM CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1 COMP SINK W/SPRAYER LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TOILET LEAKING FROM BASE ONTO FLOOR IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 16
2025
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA/FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 25
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN BUCKET WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS IN DRY STORAGE BINS, FRUIT CONTAINERS IN PREP COOLERS, AND IN THE ICE BIN TO BE STORED WITH HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF FOOD OR ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL IN USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE TOP LID OF THE TWO (2) DOOR PREPARATION COOLER IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA TO BE DAMAGED AND BENT; LID DOES NOT SEAL TOP OF PREPARATION COOLER AND IS NOT ABLE TO EASILY OPEN AND STAY OPEN OR CLOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA TO BE EXTREMELY LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED CERTIFICATE FOR ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.

NOV 17
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE FRONT PANEL AT THE ICE BIN IS NOT CLEANED). ICE CHUTE AT SELF THE ICE MACHINE AT SERVING STATION WITH MINERAL BUILD UP.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNITS.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE DIFFERENT COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 4 SMALL PANS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 46.4F TO 47F, LABELED 11-16-23; TWO LARGE PANS OF COOKED TURKEY PATTIES MADE AS SANDWICHES AT TEMP OF 47.7F TO 49.4F, LABELED 11-17-23; ANOTHER LARGE PAN OF TURKEY PATTIES(MADE AS SANDWICHES)STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 48F TO 49F, LABELED 11-16-23. PUREED SQUASH SOUP IN A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 48F TO 49F, LABELED 11-16-23. WE OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF COOKED BROCCOLI AT 55 F AND TWO CONTAINERS OF COOKED DICED AND IN-OIL RED PEPPERS AT TEMP OF 50 F TO 51.4F. ALL THREE CONTAINERS WERE STACKED AND STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED FOR ALL MENTIONED FOODS. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 90, VALUE AT 495. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ONCE FOOD OR ANY OTHER PRODUCTS ARE REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, THE OTHER CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED COOK WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL ITEMS. SHELVING MUST PROVIDE FLOORS TO BE CLEANED AND MONITORED. NEED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN GASKET INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE.REPLACE

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

COVER IS REQUIRED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL CAULKING ALONG THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHROOM AREA. PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE

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APR 28
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK, EAT, AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED HAND WASHES SINK AT THE FOOD PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH LARGE JAR WITH WATER INSIDE THE SINK. ALSO NOTED IS THE FOOD TRAY RACK PARTIALLY BLOCKING THE SINK. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE THE WATER JAR AND ADJUST THE FOOD RACK FROM THE HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:- AVOCADO 44.F2, MILK 50F, DICED STRAWBERRIES 47.5F, YOGURT 56.9F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

OCT 26
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

: 4-501.11-- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE SALAD DRAWER COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

OCT 22
2021
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

: 4-501.11-- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE SALAD DRAWER COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS #'S 16 & 37 NOT CORRECTED. 16-: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER RESERVOIR AND ICE FOR CONSUMPTION CONTACT SURFACES NOTED WITH BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL ICE CONTACT SURFACES, REMOVE ALL SLIME.#37-: ALL PREPARED FOODS ON-SITE THAT ARE PRE-PACKED ON DISPLAY FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER ALLERGEN WARNING LABELING. OBSERVED FOODS SUCH AS HARD-BOILED EGGS, YOGURT PARFAITS, BAKERY ITEMS WITH NUTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 15
2021
FAILED
17 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DID NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED AN OPEN CONTAINER OF FOOD THAT THE EMPLOYEE WAS EATING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST NOT CONSUME FOODS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER RESERVOIR AND ICE FOR CONSUMPTION CONTACT SURFACES NOTED WITH BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL ICE CONTACT SURFACES, REMOVE ALL SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS SUCH AS POACHED EGGS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENU BOARDS, PRINTED AND VIRTUAL, THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS OF SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL PREPARED FOODS ON-SITE THAT ARE PRE-PACKED ON DISPLAY FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER ALLERGEN WARNING LABELING. OBSERVED FOODS SUCH AS HARD-BOILED EGGS, YOGURT PARFAITS, BAKERY ITEMS WITH NUTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL PREPARED PRE-PACKAGED FOODS ON-SITE FOR SALE/DISPLAY MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME, AND ADDRESS.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME INCLUDING SPICE CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE COOKS LINE BETWEEN FOOD CONTAINERS AND THE COOLER UNIT AND IN THE JUICE PREP BETWEEN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, CLEANABLE KNIFE HOLDERS.----HANDLES OF FOOD SCOOPS INSIDE PREPARED FOODS ON THE COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED INVERTED. NOT INSIDE THE FOODS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE SALAD DRAWER COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL ITEMS. SHELVING MUST PROVIDE FLOORS TO BE CLEANED AND MONITORED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON-SITE FOR THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A MEANS OF SEALANT/PROTECTANT ON ELECTRICAL WIRING ABOVE THE COOKS LINE FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK ON THE RIGHT SIDE FAUCET OF THE DISHWASHING THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.----BROKEN BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHERE A HOSE WAS NOTED ATTACHED. MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN DEVICE. MUST REPAIR.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DISH ROOMS.----NOTED A HOLE THE WALL NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST SEAL.----DAMAGED/MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND THE JUICE PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 27
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE SALAD REACH IN COOLER- MOAB MELI AT 50.0 F AND RICCOTA CHEESE AT 53.6 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

REMINDER MISSING IN CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

SALAD REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 51.6 F, FOUND MOAB MELI AND CHEESE INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR SALAD COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET FOR SAID COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE FAUCET HOT WATER HANDLER LEAKING. MUST REPAIR.

NOV 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PREPACKAGED FOODS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 182F; HOWEVER NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 182F; HOWEVER NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT SAME.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #22011195 DATED 8/20/2018 NOT CORRECTED. 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090

OCT 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE CORNER OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLER NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE WITH PART OF PREP TABLE AND FOOD CART WITH HOT HOLDING FOOD ITEMS BLOCKING THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO TO ADJUST THE PREP TABLE AND REMOVE THE FOOD CART TO MAKE THE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PREPACKAGED FOODS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 182F; HOWEVER NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT SAME.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #22011195 DATED 8/20/2018 NOT CORRECTED. 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090

AUG 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-102.12 FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012. HANDLING RAW EGGS, BEEF, ETC. MUST OBTAIN.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATIONVIOLATION. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 FOUND SOME GUACAMOLE WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 COULD NOT FIND BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR 1 ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE.CORE. MUST LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES/DEMONSTRATE THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ARE INSTALLED FOR EQUIPMENT MENTIONED.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMLOYEES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUL 14
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED 2 COOLERS IN COOKING AREA HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE: RIGHT PREP TOP COOLER NOTED AT 54 DEGREES F, COOK LINE DRAWER COOLER NOTED AT 51 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST HOLD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE DRAWER COOLER WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION AND OBSERVED AT 40 DEGREES F. THE PREP TOP UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE RIGHT PREP TOP COOLER IN THE COOK LINE: CHEESE, 54 DEGREES F; CUT TOMATOES, 53 DEGREES F; COOKED BROCCOLI, 54 DEGREES F; GREEN BEANS, 54 DEGREES F; COOKED CORN, 51 DEGREES F; ROASTED RED PEPPER, 60 DEGREES F; YOGURT DIP, 52 DEGREES F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE COOK LINE DRAWER COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHEESE 47-48 DEGREES F; EGGS, 50 DEGREES F; FISH, 49 DEGREES; SWEET POTATOES, 46 DEGREES F. OBSERVED BLACK BEANS HELD AT 105-115 DEGREES F IN THE STEAM TABLE. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $200. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. NOTED EMPLOYEE GRAB SLICES OF BREAD WITH BARE HANDS AND APPLY AVOCADO SPREAD TO BREAD, THEN PLATE ITEM AND PASS TO FRONT COUNTER STAFF FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. THE EMPLOYEE WASHED HIS HANDS THEN PUT ON CLEAN GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE COOK LINE HAND SINK. APPROX. 1 FT BY 2 FEET LARGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

JUL 14
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE COOK LINE HAND SINK. APPROX. 1 FT BY 2 FEET LARGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

SEP 9
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER 47.9F AND AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER FIRST DOOR LEFT SIDE AT 54.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES OF 40.0 OR BELOW. UNITS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND 3-DOOR FIRST DOOR RIGHT SIDE PREP COOLER.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER FIRST DOOR, COOKED CHICKEN 66.4F, BEEF 49.9F TOFU 45.9F TURKEY 47.1F, FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 44.9 TO 55.4F MARINATED SALMON, MARINATED STEAK, MARINATED TOFU, RICOTTA CHEESE, SPICY HUMMUS,CHICKEN CITRUS MARINADE, PANCAKE BATTER FRUIT COMPOTE CURRY SAUCE MOJO ROJO, ROASTED SULTANAS, ROASTED CARROTS MUSHROOMS, ROSTED ONIOS, TOMATO SALSA ROASTED YAMS SAUTEED RED BELL PEPPERS, TURKEY MEATBALLS MARINARA SAUCE ROASTED ZUCCHINI. MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD ITEMS 246 LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $878.39. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

APR 22
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FACILITY COLD PRESSES AND BOTTLES FRESH, UNPASTEURIZED JUICES. NO VARIANCE APPROVAL ON PREMISES FROM CDPH. COLD PRESS MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL APPROVED BY CDPH.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

BATHROOM WALLS SURROUNDING BOTH TOILETS WITH EXPOSED, UNEVEN BRICK. ALL WALLS SURROUNDING TOILETS MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE. NO OPEN HOLES, GAPS, OR OPENINGS. ALL UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE, FOOD STORAGE CLOSET AND IN DINING ROOM MUST BE SEALED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NEWLY INSTALLED OVEN ABOVE 7.5 KW MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

APR 19
2016
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FACILITY COLD PRESSES AND BOTTLES FRESH, UNPASTEURIZED JUICES. NO VARIANCE APPROVAL ON PREMISES FROM CDPH. COLD PRESS MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL APPROVED BY CDPH.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

MUST PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS BETWEEN THE CUSTOMER BAR/SEATING AND THE SMOOTHIE PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

BATHROOM WALLS SURROUNDING BOTH TOILETS WITH EXPOSED, UNEVEN BRICK. ALL WALLS SURROUNDING TOILETS MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE. NO OPEN HOLES, GAPS, OR OPENINGS.

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