AUG 11
2025
PASS 1 violation
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.
LOST LARSON.
Chicago Health Dept
5318 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025).
23 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Aug 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
23
VIOLATIONS
76
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 3
2024
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 26
2024
FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE GARAGE STORAGE, ON THE FLOOR BY THE ENTRANCE OF THE GARAGE, AND BEHIND STORED ITEMS ON SHELVES AND BEHIND DOOR IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS, AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE GARAGE TO NOT BE PEST PROOF WITH A GAP LARGER THAN 1/4 INCH PRESENT ALONG THE ENTIRE BOTTOM SECTION OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DOOR SWEEP TO ADEQUATELY PEST PROOF ALL EXTERIOR ENTRANCES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE ENTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE TO BE COVERED IN AN EXTREMELY TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LAYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL TORN PIECES AND THE PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LAYER TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AREA ON THE ICE MACHINE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE OF TWO MANAGERS PRESENT ON SITE WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EACH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE.
AUG 18
2023
PASS 4 violations
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE 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.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED OUTSIDE SHED WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
AUG 10
2023
FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITH EVIDENCE OF SPOILAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20 LBS OF HAM VALUED AT $60.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILDUP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHOPPED KALE AND HAM ) EXCEEDING THE DATE OF DISPOSAL. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARD 30LBS VALUED AT $70.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SITE LONGER THAN 24 HOURS THAT SHALL BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED CAN BE HELD ON THE PREMISES FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS, WITH THE DAY OF PREPARATION COUNTED AS DAY 1. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA, UNDERNEATH THE UTENSIL STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR WEARWASHING AREA, AND UNDERNEATH OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PESTS. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED MULTIPLE 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.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE MILLROOM AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. ---ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS DRAINS IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OUTSIDE SHED WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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JUN 28
2023
PASS 2 violations
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED OUTSIDE SHED WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND KEEP ITEMS ELVEATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 21
2023
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH ,RINSE AND SANITIZE. SANITIZER NOT USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE USING THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR AND BASMENT PREP AREAS. --- ALSO OBSERVED BLACK SLIMEY SUBSTANCE IN CORNERS OF ALL THREE BASINS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLORRS AND BASIN COMPARMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OUTSIDE SHED WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND KEEP ITEMS ELVEATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 1
2023
PASS 2 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP COOLER, LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKET.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT ON WALL BEHIND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 22
2023
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA, BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR, AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEAR THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PESTS. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP COOLER, LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKET.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT ON WALL BEHIND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 11
2023
PASS 3 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER, LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT ON WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
AUG 17
2022
PASS 2 violations
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C)OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD-UP INSIDE CABINET UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID CABINET AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 15
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER- CUT CUCUMBERS AT 50.3 F AND DINGLEBERRY SPREAD AT 50.3 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS ARE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 5 LBS, VALUED AT $45.00.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
SANDWICH REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50.0 F, FOUND CUT CUCUMBERS AND DINGLEBERRY SPREAD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW IF USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD-UP INSIDE CABINET UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID CABINET AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 15
2021
PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. LARGE FRONT WINDOW WIDE OPENED TO SERVE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WINDOW CLOSED. FIND OTHER ALTERNATIVES TO SERVE CUSTOMERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 PEELING PAINT ON CEILING TILES IN PREP AND SERVING AREA. ALSO PEELING PAINT ON CEILING WALL AT EAST AREA OF STORAGE IN BASEMENT. REPAIR ISSUE.
SEP 2
2021
FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
WE OBSERVED HOUSE LIES(OVER 10) AND SMALL FILES(OVER 30) THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND SERVING AREA. HOUSE FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON SHELVES WITH UNCOVERED FOODS AND ON TOP CLEAN HANGED UTENSILS IN THE DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. LARGE FRONT WINDOW WIDE OPENED TO SERVE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WINDOW CLOSED. FIND OTHER ALTERNATIVES TO SERVE CUSTOMERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
PEELING PAINT ON CEILING TILES IN PREP AND SERVING AREA. ALSO PEELING PAINT ON CEILING WALL AT EAST AREA OF STORAGE IN BASEMENT. REPAIR ISSUE.
JUN 10
2021
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 PEELING PAINT AT CEILING IN SELLING AREA ABOVE RE-PACKING AREA.BROKEN CAULKING AROUND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT,REPAIR ISSUE WITH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
MAY 28
2021
FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING IS NEEDED ON SITE(30 EMPLOYEES,ONE CERTIFICATE PROVIDED). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY POTS/CONTAINERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING REMOVED CLEAN UTENSILS FROM A LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE, HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES ON SHELF. MUST WASH HANDS AT HANDWASHING SINK PRIOR TO HANDLE CLEAN DISHES.MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY CITATION :7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
PEELING PAINT AT CEILING IN SELLING AREA ABOVE RE-PACKING AREA.BROKEN CAULKING AROUND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT,REPAIR ISSUE WITH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM8-28-2020,REPORT #2386587 4-201.11 NOTED RUBBER GASKET OF SERVICE COOLER DOOR TAPED WITH DUCKED TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 28
2020
PASS 2 violations
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED RUBBER GASKET OF SERVICE COOLER DOOR TAPED WITH DUCKED TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
AUG 19
2020
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HOME MADE SANDWICH DRESSING WITH RAW 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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, SHELVING,FOOD CONTAINERS ETC AT THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED RUBBER GASKET OF SERVICE COOLER DOOR TAPED WITH DUCKED TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH OVENS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON PIPING AND VENTS ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND WHERE EVER NEED. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.
APR 18
2019
PASS 1 violation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
APR 11
2019
FAIL 4 violations
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
BOTH THE REMINDER OF: [ * “CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS " ] AND THE DISCLOSURE OF AN ASTERISK IS NEEDED ON MENUS TO INDICATE THE REMINDER AND IDENTIFY THE ITEMS OF RISK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS INCLUDING PREPACKAGED GRANOLA AND PREPACKAGED BUTTER NEED ALLERGEN LABELING. LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS WITH ALLERGENT LABELING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
NOV 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) 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 #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAy.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-204.18 NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
MAY 23
2018
FAIL 5 violations
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
NOTED ENTRY INTO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BY THE BATHROOMS WITH NO DOOR OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DOOR BETWEEN THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE AND PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOO SERVICE CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE CHLORINE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TEST STRIP KITS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, INCLUDING FOR THE SANITIZING BUCKETS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED WALLS AT THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE STORAGE RACK UNEVEN AND IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKS AND CREVICES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED CLUTTER ON HALLWAY BEHIND WALL AND WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
MAY 23
2018
PASS 2 violations
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED WALLS AT THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE STORAGE RACK UNEVEN AND IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKS AND CREVICES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED CLUTTER ON HALLWAY BEHIND WALL AND WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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