LUCIA GOURMET ITALIAN CUISINE.

Chicago Health Dept

1825 W NORTH AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

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

18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 16

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Fly traps installed above food prep area, Instructed to remove.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Knives are wedged between prep coolers . Instructed to keep in a clean place.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

No irreversible registering temperature indicator provided for the high temp dish machine, Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

NOV 20

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF ITEMS UNDER THE METAL SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA (CLUTTER) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.

Minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE AND OR SPLATTER ON THE SIDES OF THE NON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE COOKING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FEEDING SOURCE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD SERVICE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

DEC 18

2023

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF CALCIUM BUILD UP IN THE INTERIOR CORNER OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE CLEANING FOR ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT FURTHER BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF REACH-IN FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL SO THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

NOV 22

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 15

2022

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD (DELI MEAT & BUN) WITH BARE HAND. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK & PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE UPSTAIRS 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER PREPPING AND HANDLING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WOMEN AND MEN TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

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JUN 24

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE ON SITE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATED BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT ESPRESSO MACHINE IN COFFEE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND TAG BACKFLOW PREVENTER.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD OVER FLATTOP GRILL COVERED IN DIRT AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. REPEAT CORE VIOLATION.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO POST CURRENT SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 8

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD/PREP DISH WASHING AREA DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BURNOUT LIGHT ABOVE COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUN 27

2019

FAIL 12 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE BROKEN SO NO HOT RUNNING AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER AND MUST HAVE CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.COS

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 45 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT AND PIPES ABOVE COOLERS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FROM 2ND COMPARTMENT SINK INTO 1ST COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3RD COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THEN SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT CAN DRAIN PROPERLY. MUST USE THE OTHER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BURNOUT LIGHT ABOVE COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUL 27

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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

MUST REPLACE GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN 1ST FLOOR PREP TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROST BUILDUP UNDER THE CONDENSATION CATCH PAN IN THE FRONT DELI COOLER WITH CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CATCH PAN. MUST CONTACT A REPAIRMAN TO PREVENT CONDENSATION FROM DRIPPING INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE MINI REFRIGERATOR AND DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS OF THE VERTICAL 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO THE RIGHT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER.

Minor Facility Condition

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHTBULB FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE THAT IS CURRENTLY MISSINGA LIGHT BULB TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 2

2016

PASS · 0 violations

APR 22

2016

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER.PRESENTLY 0ppm.UNIT IN USE FOR LUNCH A CRATE OF WASHED DISHES INSIDE THE UNIT,ALSO OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WASHING RINSING AND STORING POT WITHOUT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SET-UP.NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK.TECHNICIAN WAS CALLED BY THE OWNERS. FIXED CAUSE.PRESENTLY MAINTAINS 100ppm.INSTRUCTED TO SET UP SINK:WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZER:100ppm. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED AT RESTAURANT/DINING AREA. MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK, 3/4 OF THE COMPARTMENT IS REPAIRED WITH GRAY DUCT TAPE DUE TO LEAKAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND WELD COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

AUG 24

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR IN NEED OF REPLACING. CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN, DISCOLORED MUST BE REPLACED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

AIR VENTS ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLUTTER IN STORAGE CABINETS MUST BE REMOVED AND ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 24

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST AND MAINTAIN REACH-IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, PREP TALES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

JUL 22

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust hood and filter, can opener attached to prep table, exterior of cooking equipment, interior of ice machine and ventilation covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors not maintained along wallbase and behind equipment. Instructed to detail clean.

Minor Food Temperature

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

High temperature dishmachine not being used at this time is not reaching final rinse temperature. Instructed to repair dishmachine to have final rinse of 180 F. "Held for Inpection" placed on dishmachine. Faucet(hot) at both exposed handsinks not maintained. Instructed to repair or replace faucet.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside cooler in basement. Instructed to provide thermometer inside all coolers.

DEC 5

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET-UP SILVERWARE ON DINING TABLES TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,MAINTAIN MANUAL CAN OPENER ON PREP TABLE,CUTTING BOARDS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LOOSE HOT KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND HOOD/FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CLUTTER CONDITIONS FROM BASEMENT AREAS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

OCT 26

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

OCT 18

2011

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Other

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED, 7/22/2010, FOR VIOLATIONS #'S 32, 33, 34, AND 38, SEE ATTACHED INSPECTION REPORT SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE A SLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL, BY STORAGE CART FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

Minor Sanitation

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 REPAIR THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR CORNER OF WALL IN KITCHEN AREA

Minor Plumbing & 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 STORE OVEN DIRECTLY UNDER EXHAUST SYSTEM

JUL 22

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND NO SINK STOPPERS AT BASEMENT 3 COMP SINK AREA,RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING AREAS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING COOLERS,DEEP FRYERS,SHELVING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation

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.FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK NOT CLEAN 1ST FLOOR PREP,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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