SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LILLY BELL'S DINNER.

BEAT. 18/100

456 N DAMEN AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 5, 2021 · passed

Failed 8 of 19 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
5 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
97
includes 21 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jan 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 5
2021
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 26
2021
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11: **PF** (A) If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. - (B) DISCLOSURE shall include: (1) description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-EGG Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order)”; or (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. - (C) REMINDER shall include asterisking the animal-derived FOODS requiring DISCLOSURE to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request; (2) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness; or (3) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. OBSERVED EGGS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C).

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

AUG 19
2021
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMEPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED POTATOES, SLICED TURKEY AAND SLICED BEEF. HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED EGGS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C).

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

SEP 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSING PARTIALLY COOKED OR UNDER COOKED FOODS OR THERE IS NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 20
2019
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVE IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED..

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSING PARTIALLY COOKED OR UNDER COOKED FOODS OR THERE IS NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE LID FOR GARBAGE CONTAINER IN TOILET ROOM AND MUST MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2240572 ON 11/26/18. #55 MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL COVING IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST. #55 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING. PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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NOV 26
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

CRITICALChemical Safety
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

NOTED FOOD OBTAINED FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE: OBSERVED POUND CAKE OFFERED FOR SELL AT THE FRONT COUNTER NOT LABEL, WHEN ASKED WHERE THE POUND CAKES ARE FROM THE MANAGER/OWNER STATED " HE MAKES THE POUND CAKES AT HOME. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE, DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL POUND CAKES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PREPARED INSIDE THE PREMISES OF THE RESTAURANT. PRIORITY CITATION #7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PREMISES HAS PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ON THE SERVICE COUNTER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH ALLERGEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL SELF SERVE FOOD ITEMS. MUST COMPLY WITH NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL WITH NAME AND DATE (FIFO).

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES, MUST REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL COVING IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

APR 18
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES(BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS): OBSERVED EMPLOYEE MULTI TASKING PREPARING, HANDLING AND SERVING FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES OR WASHING HAND IN BETWEEN TASK SUCH AS: MAKING SANDWHICHES, ROLLING UP BURRITO, ADDING CONDIMENT AND CUTTING THEM IN HALF AND PUTTING THE FOOD ITEMS INTO TO GO CONTAINER WITHOUT USEING GLOVES OR WASHING HER HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010.

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

NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE UP RIGHT FREEZER WITH SPILLS AND ICE BUILD UP. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS THROUGH OUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

NOTED THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

JAN 26
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 19
2017
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE OLD WALK-IN COOLER THAT IS NO LONGER TURNED ON OR BEING USED AS A REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR, APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER AND BEHIND THE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH SLIDING DOORS IN THE REAR AND APPROXIMATELY 5 DROPPINGS AROUND THE BASE OF THE FURNACE IN THE REAR. ALL RAT DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES ARE LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE, NO DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE DRYWALL NEAR THE FLOOR BEHIND THE STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR NEAR WHERE RODENTS MAY BE ENTERING FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO FILL IN THE HOLE AND REPLACE THE DRYWALL TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT INTRUSION.

MAR 11
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR/BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID RUBBER GASKET.USRFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF THE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

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

NO LIGHT COVER FOR LIGHT UNDER THE HOOD,ALSO GREASE ON THEM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL UNDER THE WASH BOWL AND BY THE TOILET BOWL IN POOR REPAIR,HOLES AND SURFACE POROUS.NEED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

NO LIGHT COVER FOR LIGHT UNDER THE HOOD,ALSO GREASE ON THEM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.END CAPS WITH LIGHT SHIELD IS NEEDED AT FRONT PREP AREA

FEB 26
2016
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD(TOASTED BREAD,ETC)NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES,SUCH AS :SCRAPING DIRTY DISHES,ANSWER THE PHONE,HANDLING MONEY.HANDS ARE WIPED ON APRONS OR ON DIRTY WIPING CLOTH THAT IS ON TOP THE PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS ,ETC.NO HAND WASHING BETWEEN TASK NOR FOOD GLOVES IS USED. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING.WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE INSIDE THE SAID SINK BUCKET AND MULTI USE UTENSILS,FAUCET WAS TURNED TO THE LEFT TO FIT IN CONTAINERS. OBSERVED COOK RINSING HANDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING AND ITEMS INSIDE THE SAID SINK WAS REMOVED AFTER THE OTHER CERTIFIED MANAGER REALIZED WHO I WAS. ALSO SOAP DISPENSER UNABLE TO DISPENSE SOAP.USED DISHES SOAP(DAWN)TO WASH HANDS. SOAP PROVIDED AFTER MY REQUEST CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND ONE REACH-IN FREZEER AND ONE CHEST FREEZER WITH MEAT AND OTHER FOODS INSIDE MENTIONED COOLERS,ALSO DISPOSOBLE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD DELIVERY,FOAM CUPS ETC ARE STORED INSIDE THE MENTIONED STORAGE WHICH IS ALSO STORED:CHEMICALS,CAR OIL,TOOL BOX,SHELVES WITH OTHER NON-FOOD ITEMS.DOORS REMAINS UNLOCKED. WALLS AND WOOD FLOOR SURFACE ARE NOT CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ RELOCATE FOOD AND FOOD ITEMS WERE WALLS,FLOORS HAVE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.OR REMOVE NON-FOOD PRODUCTS AND PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE FOR FOOD AND KEEP DOOR LOCKED AT ALL TIMES.FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON PREMISES.MANAGER SET UP SINK HOWEVER UNABLE TO CHECK STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER.WHICH WAS OVER 200ppm.SANITIZING SOLUTION WAS TESTED WITH MINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIP(200ppm).MANGER RESOLVED THE ISSUES PRESENTLY SANITING SOLUTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SNIK MAINTAINS 100ppm. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED SERIOUS VIOLATION :7-38-030

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR/BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID RUBBER GASKET. A LOT OF PLASTIV SPATULAS ARE IN POOR CONDITION,BROKEN /CHIPPED INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SRFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE HOT WATER HANDLE AT STAFF/CUSTMERS WASHROOM PARTIALLY BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF THE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

NO LIGHT COVER FOR LIGHT UNDER THE HOOD,ALSO GREASE ON THEM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL UNDER THE WASH BOWL AND BY THE TOILET BOWL IN POOR REPAIR,HOLES AND SURFACE POROUS.NEED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

NO LIGHT COVER FOR LIGHT UNDER THE HOOD,ALSO GREASE ON THEM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.END CAPS WITH LIGHT SHIELD IS NEEDED AT FRONT PREP AREA.

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

LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED,IS TIED WITH A DIRTY CLOTH INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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

OBSERVED A LOT OF ITEMS STORED OUTSIDE REAR AREA BY THE STORAGE FROM CARDBOARDS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL ETC,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ELEVATED ITEMS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE RODENT/INSECTS ACTIVITIES

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATED PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED.

OCT 22
2015
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 15
2015
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, WIRE RACKS IN THE DINING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SEP 29
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1575399 ON 9/11/15 NOT CORRECTED: 16/01 - FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND SLIME BUILDUP ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE AND REPLACE DIRTY WATER HOSES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

SEE VIOLATION #14.

SEP 18
2015
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1575399 ON 9/11/15 NOT CORRECTED: 16/01 - FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND SLIME BUILDUP ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE AND REPLACE DIRTY WATER HOSES. 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA, WASHROOM AND DINING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

SEE VIOLATION #14.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

SEE VIOLATION #14.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. REPAIR THE SCREEN FOR THE BACK DOOR.

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

CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, FREEZERS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE ON OUTSIDE OF THE BASIN, EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, DINING ROOM AND WASHROOM. CLEAN THE CEILING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

INSTALL END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

REMOVE ANY EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND AREA OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT TO REDUCE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 11
2015
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.3F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND CHICKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED HAM AT 49.9F, EGGS AT 56.1F, CHORIZO AT 43.5F, CHEESE AT 45.3F, HOT DOGS AT 48.9F, CHICKEN AT 49.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND SLIME BUILDUP ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE AND REPLACE DIRTY WATER HOSES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA, WASHROOM AND DINING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1459811 ON 5/16/14 NOT CORRECTED: 36/01 - PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REACH-IN COOLERS. 40/01 - PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FOODS INSIDE OF THE COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 16
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (SOUP 180.6F) PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT ALL PLASTIC UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, FAN GUARDS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

REPAIR CEILING IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(PEELING PAINT, WATER DAMAGE).

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

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REACH-IN COOLERS.

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

REPAIR LEAKING VALVE ON COFFEE MACHINE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN PAIL NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLER. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AND OUTSIDE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUN 18
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF AT PREP CHEST COOLER IS FOUND TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE READING 55.4F THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER READS 50.6F WHICH HAS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER UNIT WILL BE TAG MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN COOLER IS REPAIRED FAX#312 746-4240 ATTENTION ARLEEN LOPEZ,SUPERVISOR

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

INTERNAL TEMPERATURES TAKEN OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS RANGE FROM 46.2F TO 55.7F INSIDE PREP CHEST COOLER,FOOD ITEMS ARE,RAW STEAK,POLISH,EGGS,TURKEY BACON,CHEESE,HAM,SLICED ONIONS, SLICED TOMATOES, AND MEXICAN SAUSAGE FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED BY MANAGER TOTAL WEIGHT 55LBS AND TOTAL COST $150.00

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

MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS ALSO MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER NEAR FRONT COUNTER AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER BEHIND FRONT PREP COUNTER

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

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

FOOD HANDLERS BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST PROVIDE WHEN HANDLING OR PREPARING FOOD

JAN 27
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR FLOOR SURFACE FRONT AND REAR AREA OF RESTAURANT

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA

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