Chicago
18
BEAT

Lucks Food

1109-1111 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640 · Uptown · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Mixed record — 5 of 14 inspections passed

Inspections
14
5 passed
Last Inspected
2018-08-17
Pass Rate
36%
5 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 5 inspections (2018, 2017, 2014...)
Sanitation issues found across 51 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 12 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 51×
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Food Temperature critical 12×
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Other minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2018-08-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(A) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

4-102.11(A)(1)(2) NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LID

minor Pest Activity

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

4-202.16 NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST ALSO PROVIDE INSPECTION AILES ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR AN...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- -CRACKS AND UNEVEN FLOORS AT THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DIRT -FLOOR UNDERNEATH PALLETS AT THE REAR AND SECOND FLOOR FOOD AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. - INSIDE...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION OR PROOF OF. INSTRUCTED TO REGISTER AND HAVE ONE UPON NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

2018-08-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

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

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

critical Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES WENT FROM THE FRONT PREP AREA TO THE KITCHEN OPENED THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, THEN WENT BACK TO THE FRONT PREP, SERVED CUSTOMERS FOOD WITH THE SAME GLOVES AND THEN TO THE CASH REGISTER TO COLLECT MONEY AND HAND OUT ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TIME FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS TO BE IMPROPER:-NOODLES 61.9F/76.4F (FRONT COUNTER AND KITCHEN), EGGS 58.4F, PORK 45.3F, SHRIMP 45.9F,BEANS BUNT 86.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISP...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT OFFERING FOR SALE CUPS OF SOYBEAN PRODUCT WITH NO LABELS AND WARNING TO CONSUMERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL INDIVIDUAL CUPS WITH PRODUCTS USED AND A WARNING NOTICE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS OF WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. ALSO NOTED OVER 10 RAT DROPPING ON THE SECOND FLOOR FOOD STORAGE/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH ...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LID.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY GREASE ENCRUSTED ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, DIRT CAKED DOUGH AND DIRT ON UNUSED EQUIPMENT (MIXERS,DOUGH ROLLERS, INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST ALSO PROVIDE INSPECTION AILES ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR AND SECOND F...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- -UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH THICK GREASE AND GRIME -CRACKS AND UNEVEN FLOORS AT THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DIRT -FLOOR UNDERNEATH PALLETS AT THE R...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGING SCATTERED THROUGHOUT SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BELONGINGS AND PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION OR PROOF OF. INSTRUCTED TO REGISTER AND HAVE ONE UPON NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

2017-08-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.SHELVES INSIDE TE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER ARE DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF RICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.REORGAN...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER THE EQUIPMENT BROKEN BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALLS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.A LOT OF ITEMS BEHIND THE TWO BROWN DOOR COOLER ACROSS THE PREP TABLE

minor Sanitation

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

MISSNG CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER/ FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED CEILING TILES AT SAID AREA.

2017-08-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 4 PACKAGE OF COOKED RICE ROLLED WITH BEEF AT TEMP OF 85F; 10 PACKAGED OF PLAIN COOKED RICE ROLLS AT TEMP OF 77F; 7 BUNS REFILLED WITH COOKED HOT DOG AT TEMP OF 77F TO 80F; 13 PACKAGE OF COOKED RICE ...

critical Food Temperature

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES,ABSORVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING CASH REGISTARAR/MONEY,HELPING CUSTOMERS WITH ORDER AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING AND BARE HANDS AT REAR OF THE KITTCHEN GRABBED COOKED RICE WIDE NOODLE AND PACKAGED FOR CUSTOMERS. ALSO CERTIFIED FOOD MA...

critical Pest Activity

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

WE OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES ON SITE IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF THE PREMISES:6 FRONT PREP/SELLING.ON WALLS AND AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK;KITCHEN 10 SMALL FLIES BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AT REAR DRY STORAGE 15 SMALL FLIES ON BOXES,OPEN BAGS OF DRY ...

serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-23-16; REPORT#1632110 #30-LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. #32- FOUND SOME FRESH VEGETABLES STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS. I...

minor Sanitation

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

SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.SHELVES INSIDE TE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER ARE DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF RICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.REORGAN...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER THE EQUIPMENT BROKEN BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALLS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.A LOT OF ITEMS BEHIND THE TWO BROWN DOOR COOLER ACROSS THE PREP TABLE

minor Sanitation

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

. MISSNG CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER/ FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED CEILING TILES AT SAID AREA.

minor Sanitation

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE.MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE FILTHY UNABLE TO SEE NUMBER OF THE THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA.

2016-02-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND BBQ PORK PUFFS AT 64.7F, 1LB TOTAL AND EGG CUSTARD AT 64.8F, TOTAL 3LBS ON TOP OF THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND LIQUID EGGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT 64.8F, TOTAL 10LBS...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SOME FRESH VEGETABLES STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BAG WITH FOOD GRADE BAGS. CAULK WORN OUT ON BOTH WASHBOWL SINKS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST RE CAUK AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE NEWSPAPER AND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, ALL PUSH CART FOR THE SPICES, ALL DRY FOOD SHELVINGS,INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES, ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOP SINK...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGSS TO STORED ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN ,WALK IN COOLER AND WALK ...

minor Sanitation

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

FILTER ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE OVEN WITH DUST AND FLOUR BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CETIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

2015-05-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED TWO CONTAINERS OF COOKED PORK FILLED BUNS AT 85.6F INSIDE THE FRONT DISPLAY NON REFRIGERATION UNIT. OBSERVED 4 PACKS OF PORK WRAPPED WITH RICE NOODLE AT THE FRONT COUNTER AT 79.0...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS TO REMOVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA, UPSTAIRS STORAGE UNIT, AND BATHROOM HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ON PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP ABOVE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING TILES TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Food Temperature

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

INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE AND DISCARD UNECCESSARY ITEMS IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE UNIT, THE STORAGE UNIT IN BETWEEN THE TWO BATHROOMS, AND THE VARIOUS TRAYS OF FOOD STORED ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALLOW PROPER CLEANING O...

2014-11-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
7
minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS FOR OPENED DRY FOOD BAGS BY THE REAR DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ONE BURNER GAS UNIT NOT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION / HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE UNDER THE HOOD/VENTILATION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. WASTE LINE CONNEC...

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED AT NOODLE MACHINE THROUGHOUT,COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVES INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST CLEAN ENCRUSTED FOOD UNDER THE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.ACCUMULATION OF FLOUR DUST AND ENCRUSTED FO...

minor Sanitation

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

EXCESS STANDING WATER BY THE NOODLE UNITS,AND STAGNATE PUDDLES OF WATER AROUND OPENED FLOOR DRAIN AND CAPPED FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY.

minor Sanitation

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

OPENED WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MISSNG CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER/ FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED CEILING TILES AT SAID AREA.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AND FIRST FLOOR STORAGE AREA NOT ORGANIZED,ITEMS / FOOD STORED ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND ORGANIZE AREA MENTIONED

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR IN PREP AREA

2014-11-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED BBQ PORK INSIDE PASTRY AT TEMP OF 79.8F TO 83.8F; HOT DOG AT TEMP OF 80.2F; HAM AND CHEESE AT TEMP OF 84.F; COOKED BLACK BEANS 86F; COOKED SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 84.7F; COOKED WHITE BEANS A...

critical Pest Activity

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

OVER 35 MICE DROPPINGS AT REAR STORAGE AREA WERE DRY FOOD IS STORED.DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED BETWEEN AND BY FLOUR,SUGAR BAGS,UNDER SHELVES MOSTLY AT SOUTH EAST CORNER OF STORAGE.NO GNAWED FOOD BAGS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. ...

minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS FOR OPENED DRY FOOD BAGS BY THE REAR DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ONE BURNER GAS UNIT NOT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION / HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE UNDER THE HOOD/VENTILATION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. WASTE LINE CON...

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED AT NOODLE MACHINE THROUGHOUT,COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVES INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST CLEAN ENCRUSTED FOOD UNDER THE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.ACCUMULATION OF FLOUR DUST AND ENCRUSTED FO...

minor Sanitation

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

EXCESS STANDING WATER BY THE NOODLE UNITS,AND STAGNATE PUDDLES OF WATER AROUND OPENED FLOOR DRAIN AND CAPPED FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY.

minor Sanitation

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

OPENED WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MISSNG CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER/ FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED CEILING TILES AT SAID AREA.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AND FIRST FLOOR STORAGE AREA NOT ORGANIZED,ITEMS / FOOD STORED ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND ORGANIZE AREA MENTIONED

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR IN PREP AREA

2014-04-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-02-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE UNHEATED DISPLAY CASE,AIR TEMP OF 68.7F (FRONT SERVING AREA). COOKED PASTRIES FILLED WITH BBQ PORK AT TEMP OF 83.8F; HAM AND CHEESE AT TEMP OD 88.6F, AND BBQ PORK STORED ON SHELVES BY THE OVEN AT TEMP OF...

critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION. WE OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER THRU THE PIPE OF CONDENSER UNIT, ON UNCOVERED COOKED FOOD(BBQ PORK) WHICH WAS STORED UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT. OBSERVED A BOWL PARTIALLY FILLED WITH SO...

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

OBSERVED CONTINUOUS WATER FLOW FROM CEILING ONTO FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT USED TO MAKE RICE NOODLES).WATER IS ALSO LEAKING CONTINUOUSLY ON TOP AND FRONT OF THE WALK-IN. MISSING CEILING TILES ON TOP THE WALK-IN UNITS, CEILING IS COVERED WITH SATUR...

minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND PASTRIES STORED ON THE FRONT DISPLAY CASE WITH OUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH FOOD SOURCE,AND FOOD INGREDIENTS.

minor Sanitation

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

COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERIES BAGS,INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LID.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNKNOWN PARTICLES INSIDE DRY FOOD INGREDIENTS(FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.)BROWN BAGS WHICH THE FOOD IS STORED ARE NOT COVERED,SOME OF THE BAG ARE DIRTY,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERI...

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT,FILTERS,HOOD ,PIPE UNDER THE HOOD,SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.SHELVES INSIDE TE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER ARE DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAI...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER THE EQUIPMENT BROKEN BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALLS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.A LOT OF ITEMS BEHIND THE TWO BROWN DOOR COOLER ACROSS THE PREP TABLE

minor Sanitation

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

FOOD AND DEBRIS ON WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.MISSING CEILING TILE IN HALLWAY BY THE KITCHEN SWING DOOR

minor Facility Condition

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

DEAD LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE PREP AREA AND FOOD STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE LOCATION

2013-04-01 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SINK.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN 2-DOOR COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER ALSO MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

COAT ROOM CLOSET CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

2012-01-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

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

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 74.1 F AND 94.8 F- COOKED BBQ PORK BUNS, STUFFED BEAN BUNS, STUFFED HOT DOG BUNS AND STUFFED ...

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. OBSERVED PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR (SUFACE WITH STAINED PITS). MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED CUTTING BO...

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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/SHELVES/SINKS AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL ...

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. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHO...

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. OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND CLEAN OR REPLACE UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.

minor Employee Hygiene

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...

2010-09-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-09-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND COOKED WIDE RICE NOODLE, STORED ON TOP THE DISPLAY CASE (PACKED FO...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.INFESTATION OF MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES.MICE DROPPINGS WAS OBSERVED IN PREP AREA:ON COOKIE SHEE...

serious Employee Hygiene

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.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-6 09,REPORT #156226 #33 NON FOOD CONTACT S...

minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROVIDE LABELS WITH FOOD INGREDIENTS FOR ALL FOOD PRODUCTS SOLD TO CUSTOMERS

critical Pest Activity

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.REPAIR BASE OF EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER BROKEN AN RUSTY,ENOUGH SPACE FOR RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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.RICE MACHINE HAS EXCESS GRIME AND GREASE BUILD UP,MUST CLEAN.

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.RESEAL ALL PLASTIC BASEBOARD WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.CLEAN GREASE AND GRIME BEHIND BOTH GREASE TRAPS

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.WALL AND CEILING ARE YELLOW IN COLOR DUE TO MUCH SMOKE FROM FOOD, ALSO FOOD SPLATTERED ON WALLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR PAINT

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...

minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.REMOVE ALL DIRTY LINENS FROM PREMISES AND USE ONLY CLEAN LINENS.

100
Fat Cat
100
Masala Indian and Mediterranean Corp
61
Paulines
60
Sheridan/leland Apartments
49
Taqueria Uptown

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