Levinsons Inc

Chicago Health Dept

2856 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

19 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Mar 2025.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

108

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2025

Inspection history

MAR 12

2025

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

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

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER NOT PROPERLY WORKING (OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER). MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULB.

SEP 23

2024

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 11

2024

FAIL 12 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BARE HANDS HANDLING SEVERAL COOKED CAKES, SLICING CAKE TO FILL WITH CREAM, THAN PICK THEM UP AND TRANSFER TO A SHEET AND STORED AT SERVING FRONT CASE TO SELL. NO GLOVES USED FOR A READY TO EAT PRODUCTS. NO BARE HAND CONTACT ALLOWED WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST USE SINGLE USE FOOD TISSUES, UTENSILS,TONGS OR GLOVED HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVING FOOD: BREAD, PASTRIES, ETC. SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING TO MINIMZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. NO SOAP WAS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUE. MANAGER BOUGHT SOAP AND AT 10:32AM SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT FRONT SERVING AREA.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND AT REAR PREP AREA THE ONLY HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT WATER EXCEDING TEMP OF 120F, PRESENTLY 135.7F AND CLIMBING. UNABLE TO TEMPER THE HOT WATER. COLD WATER HANDLE BROKEN. WATER HANDLE STORED ON TOP THE SHELF. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO USE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVICE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT SOLE WASHROOM INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PROVIDED SIGNAGE TO POST.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

LIVE AND DEAD COCKROACHES IN GLUEBOARDS. MUST REMOVE GLUEBOARDS WITH TRAPPED INSECTS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTION. OVER 300 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS OBSERVED THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREA; ON FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND OVEN, ON TOP SHELVES, ON LEDGES OF CARTS WHERE FOOD IS STORED. ALSO FOOD PANS AND COOKIE SHEETS, MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED AT DOUGH UNIT, INSIDE FOOD PROOFER UNIT AND FLOORS. WE OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON SITE (REAR AREA). OBSERVED BAKER WAVING ONE HAND TO REMOVE FLIES FROM TABLE AND NOT TO FLY ONTO CAKES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND ELIMINATE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND EQUIPMENT. CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GRIME, GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS MUST BE REMOVED FROM ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER PREP TABLES, CARTS, SHLEVS AT FRONT COUNTER AREA, PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS ETC. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVICE AREA IS TILTED. REPAIR ISSUE SO SINK BASIN SELF DRAINS.

Minor Other

54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN WALLS AND HOLES IN WALLS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN CEILING ABOVE OVEN. MUST REPAIR. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9/15/23 INSPECTION (REPORT #2581722) NOT CORRECTED: #39)3-305.11: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN A WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. #47)4-501.11: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKET AND MAINTAIN IT. #53)5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN. #53) 6-501.19: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN. #55) 6-501.11: OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. #55) 6-501.12: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS AND DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. #57)2-102.13: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN. #58) 2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ABOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 15

2023

PASS 10 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN A WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN IT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKET AND MAINTAIN IT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THE SINKS DRAIN PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS AND DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 15

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD BEING STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING VENT COVER IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

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MAY 10

2021

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN STAFF BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE HOLE NEAR BASEBOARD IN WALL IN STAFF BATHROOM. MUST SEAL.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

NOV 12

2020

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED SINKS LOCATED IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN AND CRACKED GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LARGE MIXING BOWLS IN REAR PREP AREA UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CREATE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED BASE BOARD BEHIND TOILET IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 15

2019

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14-WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, TOP OF THE DISPLAY COOLER, COOLERS. MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17- MUST PROVIDE COVER OR LID FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17- CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 7

2019

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HAND SINK NOT INSTALLED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN LAST 11/26/18. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, TOP OF TE DISPLAY COOLER, COOLERS. MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVER OR LID FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2240583 DATED 11/26/18.#38-6-202-15- OBSERVED REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR NOT INSECT PROOFED. NOTED TORN MESH SCREEN ON DOOR. MUST REPLACE/SEAL/REPAIR. #51- 5-202.11 (B) NO GREASE TRAP LOCATED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. #58-PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 26

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE CAKES, PASTRIES AND COOKIES ARE HANDLED AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO CHECK TCS FOODS UPON RECEIVING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR NOT INSECT PROOFED. NOTED TORN MESH SCREEN ON DOOR. MUST REPLACE/SEAL/REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLETOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

METAL SHELVING FOR SPICE STORAGE FOUND WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER DRIPPING ONTO FLOOR OF COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A DRIP PAN, HOSE TO FLOOR DRAIN OR PREVENT FROM DRAINING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED DISPOSABLE TINS FOR BAKING DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED BAKED ON FOOD DEBRIS AND BEING REUSED. MUST NOT REUSE DISPOSABLE BAKE WARE AND ALL BAKE WARE MUST BE STORED CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED ON THE HOSE BIBS WITH HOSE ATTACHED AT THE REAR PLUMBING OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-202.11 (B) NO GREASE TRAP LOCATED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS SUCH AS PURSES, BABY CAR SEATS, CLOTHING NOTED IN VARIOUS FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS, NOT IN FOOD OR FOOD PREP AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE BAKING PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 13

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED CARD BOARD BOXES USED FOR LINING SHELVES AT HTE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE PRE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT CAKED WITH FLOUR AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES AND FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD PARTICLES, FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES LINED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVE AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

DEC 16

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SHELVES IN FRONT BAKERY SERVICE AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED GRATES IN WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAITNAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA OF BAKERY NEAR SOUTH GLASS WINDOWS AND IN NORTHWEST CORNER OF BAKERY SERVICE AREA. REPALCE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 3

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT OF THE PREMISES. HOOD HAS EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. ALSO, VENT COVERS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND TOILET ROOM HAVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 23

2016

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION 1506583, DATED 7/10/2015. VIOLATION #32; Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Prep table that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. VIOLATION #45; Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR OF 3-DOOR COOLER, INTERIOR OF WARMER, MICROWAVE, AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, INTERIOR OF STORAGE BINS IN FRONT OF STORE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

END CAP NEEDED ON ONE LIGHT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR IS TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 10

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, coolers, must properly dat food items in walk in cooler, coolers.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Prep table that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around bathroom sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, Cooler shelving, prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen areas not clean, need cleaning(corners).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Employee's Bathroom door self closing mechanism in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

JUN 4

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE BOTH TALL STOOLS. SEAT CUSHIONS ON BOTH ARE EXTREMELY DETERIORATED. SEAT CUSHIONS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. FOUND PUDDLE OF WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND THE AND UNDER THE 3-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAINT WALLS IN THE RESTROOM.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD PREP STAFF IN PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED STAFF MEMBER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

AUG 14

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, needs cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, rear storage shelving, pallets, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls that had peeling paint, exposed raw wood, plaster in bathroom, rear kitchen areas shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust vents(ventilation in walk in coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vent(ventilation0 in bathroom no clean, needs cleaning.

FEB 8

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSING THE PANS ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH CHLORINE SANITIZING READING LEVEL OF MORE THAN 200PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOW TO PROPERLY SET THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK WITH (CHLORINE)SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH THE PROPER READING LEVEL OF 100PPM. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL. PROVIDED SIGN ON HOW TO PROPERLY SET THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PEELING PAINT ON THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST SCRAPE THE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT. SCREEN ON THE DOOR OF THE EXIT DOOR RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Correct By: Friday, June 15, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE DRAWER OF THE PREP TABLE AND ORGANIZE. CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER . CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE LIDS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, CORN MEAL ETC.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BOTTOM CABINET OF THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE STORE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MOLDY CEILING BY THE EXIT DOOR AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST SCRAPE THE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observation Type: Out Correct By: Friday, June 15, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL VENTILATION(EXHAUST FAN) INSIDE THE WASHROOM. NO VENTILATION NOTED. LEAKING ON BOTH FAUCET NECK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Observation Type: Out Correct By: Friday, June 15, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE 3 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE STORE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EMPLOYEES COAT, CLOTHES, SHOES STORED WITH THE CLEAN POTS AND PANS ON THE STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PLACE OR LOCKER FOR THE EMPLOYEES CLOTHES,COAT AND SHOES.

JUN 15

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE DRAWER OF THE PREP TABLE AND ORGANIZE. CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER . CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE LIDS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, CORN MEAL ETC.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BOTTOM CABINET OF THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE STORE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVING IN THE REAR AREA, THE FLOOR UNDER THE PALLETS IN THE PREP TABLES, FLOOR BEHIND THE 3 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL VENTILATION(EXHAUST FAN) INSIDE THE WASHROOM. NO VENTILATION NOTED. LEAKING ON BOTH FAUCET NECK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE 3 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE STORE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

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