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Mixed record — 2 of 12 inspections passed
2019-06-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)
2019-05-30 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 9 LBS OF SALMON AT 47F, VALUED AT $81 2 LBS OF TUNS , 49F, VALUED AT $14 2 LBS OF SHRIMP, 47F, VALUED AT $12 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INS...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO PEST CONTROL BOOK ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
2018-09-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2.102.12 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS, CHICKEN, RICE, ETC. IS BEING PREPARED OF SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7038-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2.501.11 NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6.301.12(A-D) OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH HAND SINKS DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TOWELS AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3.501.17(A) MUST PROVIDE DAYE MARKINGS ON READY-TO -EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and held in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4.501.11(A) MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4.602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS, AND 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FORM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AN IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE
2018-06-06 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Observed potentially hazardous food at improper temperature in 2 door reach in prep cooler: 51.8f, 9lbs of quinoa salad, at a value of $3.00 46.7f, 4lbs of salas fresco, at a value of $8.00: dated 6/5/18 51.4f, 6lbs of crumbled blue cheese, at a...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Observed commercially sealed bagged egg mixture floating in water and being cooked/hot held inside interior well/part of hot holding unit, at time of inspection. Informed manager that interior well/part of hot holding unit, is not designed for cookin...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed cracked door gaskets on 1 door juice cooler. Instructed manager to replace/repair. Maintain at all times.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed slight food splatter on internal ice flap of ice machine. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed dust buildup on exterior surface of knife box located on south wall adjacent to 3 compartment sink. Instructed ...
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Observed no thermometer in 1 door juice cooler. Instructed manager to provide.
2018-02-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (COOKED CHICKEN, SOUP, SHREDDED CHEESE,COOKED BLACK BEANS)MUST BE ON ...
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
OBSERVED THE LAST INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED AND DISPLAYED IN PLAN VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO POST SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-010 (B)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN THE CAULKING ALONG 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2017-09-12 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the hot holding unit: 8lbs of chicken @ 114.8F and 5 lbs of eggs at 123.2F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held @ 40F or less or 140F or more at all times...
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Observed improper use of hand washing sink in front prep area. Observed cup and food debris in basin of hand sink making it inaccessible for proper hand washing. Instructed hand sink may only be used for hand washing. Operator removed contents from b...
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Observed 1 food handler in prep area without proper hair restraint. Instructed all food handlers must wear hair restraints (hat, hair net, etc.) while in prep areas. Must maintain same.
2017-04-10 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the reach in prep cooler: 2lbs of beef @ 46.4F; 3lbs of chicken @ 45.7F - 51.3F; 1/2lb of falafel @ 57.9F; and 1/2lb of tofu @ 51.3F. Found 1/2lb of chicken @ 137.9F - 138.1F...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Found large hole in the wall behind the yogurt machine. Hole is covered with a plastic bag and tape. Must repair hole in the wall with non porous, smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain same.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed slow draining 3 compartment sink. Must repair so all drains working properly. Observed strong odor from sinks in rear prep area. Must clean drains to prevent odor. Must maintain same.
2017-03-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
Observed no City of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, beef, rice, etc.) are being prepped and served. Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all time when potentially ...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Found large hole in the wall behind the yogurt machine. Hole is covered with a plastic bag and tape. Must repair hole in the wall with non porous, smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain same.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed slow draining 3 compartment sink. Must repair so all drains working properly. Observed strong odor from sinks in rear prep area. Must clean drains to prevent odor. Must maintain same.
2016-10-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP TOP COOLER: BEANS, 53 DEGREES; STEAK, 52 DEGREES; CHICKEN, 53 DEGREES; TOFU, 46 DEGREES; FISH, 47 DEGREES. APPROX. 8 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $5 WAS DISCARDED....
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION: NOTED A BAG OF CHILI BEING REHEATED IN THE WATER WELL OF THE STEAM TABLE. ALSO NOTED WHITISH RESIDUE ON THE WALLS OF THE WATER WELL OF THE STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD THE CHILI AND PROTECT ALL FO...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOODS FOR INDIVIDUAL SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS ON ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS THAT INCLUDE: THE NAME OF THE ITEM, LIST OF INGREDIENTS BY WEIGHT, NET CONTENTS, MANUFACTURER'S ADDRESS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE REHEATING EQUIPMENT ON SITE. OPERATOR STATED THEY USE THE STEAM TABLE TO REHEAT LIQUID-TYPE MENU ITEMS LIKE BEANS AND CHILI. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER REHEATING EQUIPMENT TO RAPIDLY REHEAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
2016-02-26 Pass Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2015-08-20 Pass License Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET.
2015-08-17 Fail License CRITICAL 3 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER EQUIPMENT ON SITE TO RAPIDLY REHEAT FOOD ITEMS.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENTS WHEN THE WATER DRAINED FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET.
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