SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LUZZAT RESTAURANT INC..

BEAT. 46/100

1505 W JARVIS AVE · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 3, 2023 · passed

Failed 5 of 19 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
11 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
91
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Oct 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 3
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES NEED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

DEC 1
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 MOP SINK WITH EXCESS GRIMES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 WASHBOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM SLOWLY DRAINING.REPAIR ISSUE

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 A COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM

NOV 19
2021
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MOP SINK WITH EXCESS GRIMES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

WASHBOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM SLOWLY DRAINING.REPAIR ISSUE

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

A COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORAGE AREA BY HOT WATER TANK REPLACE

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-19-21, REPORT#2362553 #36) 3-302.12 NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENT NAME #47) 4-202.16NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST #47) 4-102.11 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE NON-RE-USABLE FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS. #55) 6-201.12 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT PREP AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN --NOTED FOOD PARTICLES SPLASHED ON WALL BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. --NOTED DIRTY SHELVES WITH GREASE AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED

FEB 19
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. NO SANITIZER WAS USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE USING THE CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING RICE INSIDE ONE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WHILE ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING AND RINSING DISHES AT THE OTHER 2ND AND 3RD COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED IF USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION AND CANNOT DO BOTH WASHING AND FOOD PREPPING AT THE SAME TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

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

NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE NON RE-USABLE FOOD CONTAINERS . INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AT AREAS WHERE DEAD ROACHES WERE FOUND. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN --NOTED FOOD PARTICLES SPLASHED ON WALL BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. --NOTED DIRTY SHELVES WITH GREASE AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 1
2019
PASSED
0 violations
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FEB 20
2019
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED. TAPE USED FOR VENT COVER ON CEILING NOT ABLE TO SEAL(UNSEALED WITH DUST) IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE CLEAN GLASSES, WEST WALL REMOVE AND REPAIR PROPERLY MENTIONED FIXTURE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-11-18,REPORT #2184473 #36) 4-204.112 (B-C) EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED WITHIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. #37)3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES AND BULK INGREDIENTS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT NEED TO BE LABELED. 41) 3-304.14 (B)(1)(2) OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS HANGING ON HANDLES OF STOVE. STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE. #47) 4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARDS LINING STOVE AND NEWS PAPER LINING EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE ALL NEWS PAPER AND CARDBOARD AND RESTORE SURFACES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. #49)4-601.11(B) OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON INTERIOR OF SINGLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AS SOON AS YOU ENTER KITCHEN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND GRILL WITH FOOD SPLATTER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL. MOP SINK IS VERY UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP AND AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #55) 6-201.16 OBSERVED WALL IN CABINET UNDER SINK OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. #58) PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090

JUL 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARRED FOODS NOT LABELED WITH A USE BT DATE. MUST LABEL ALL PREPARRED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH 7 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PREPARATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED WITHIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SPICES AND BULK INGREDIENTS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT NEED TO BE LABELED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS HANGING ON HANDLES OF STOVE. STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARDS LINING STOVE AND NEWS PAPER LINING EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE ALL NEWS PAPER AND CARDBOARD AND RESTORE SURFACES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON INTERIOR OF SINGLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AS SOON AS YOU ENTER KITCHEN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND GRILL WITH FOOD SPLATTER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL. MOP SINK IS VERY UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP AND AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL IN CABINET UNDER SINK OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSEVER NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
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 SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

OCT 4
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED SERVICE FOOD PREPERATION COOLER AT HOT LINE NOT HOLDING COLD F00DS AT 40F AND BELOW.FOUND FOODS REGISTERING TEMPERATIRES AT 55F. TAGGED MACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

NOTED FOODS IN SERVICE PREPARATION COOLER AT TEMPERATURES OF 55F THEY WERE COOKED POTATOS,COOKED LENTILS,ONION SAUCE,GREEN SAUCE, AND RED SAUCE WHICH ARE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS. THESE ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISTROYED,TOTAL AMOUNTS 4LBS $15.OO OF FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISTROYED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

NOTED PAPER LINERS ON STORAGE SHELVING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE PAPER LINERS FROM STORAGESHELVING ANDTHAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

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

NOTED CEILING PANEL STAINED OVER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.

JAN 27
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET

JAN 20
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 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

NOTED 50 MICE DROPPINGS AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND UNDER BULK FOOD BINS AT THE REAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

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

NOTED PAPER AND CARBOARD LINERS ON EQUIPMENT I.E OVEN,GRILL AND TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ALSO NOTED PAPER LINERS ON SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND PAPER LINERS. ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

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

NOTED BROKEN CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT YO REPLACE CEILING TILES.

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

NOTED LIGHT SHIELD CAPS NOT PROPERLY FITTED TO LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY AFFIX CAPS TO SHIELDS.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.

APR 7
2016
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 31
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 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 APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT; UNDER FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER IN THE FAR CORNER; BEHIND THE COOLER WHERE THE BAGGED ICE IS STORED; AROUND (RICE)STORAGE BINS IN THE REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT MET FROM INSP#1597703, DATED 8/24/2015. VIOLATION #32; PAPER IS USED FOR SHELF LINER,ON SHELVES AND INSIDE THE COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. VIOLATION #36; END CAPS IS NEEDED AT LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN BY THE 3-COMP SINK, AND IN FRONT OF THE CASH REGISTER. ALSO, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER THE STOVE AND GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TILES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING TILE IN THE TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT MOP SINK, ALSO PIPES ARE LOOSE AT SAME SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.

AUG 24
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAPER IS USED FOR SHELF LINER,ON SHELVES AND INSIDE THE COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

FOOD STAINS ON WALL BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

END CAPS IS NEEDED AT LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS

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

NO STOPPER IS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

AUG 27
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED

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

FOUND WORN AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS

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

FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS

AUG 7
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.

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

FOUND WORN AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.

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

FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.

SEP 13
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOOD, COOKED AND RAW, STORED INSIDE THE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS, INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

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

LEAKING WATER FROM BOTTOM PART OF EAST SIDE OF ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

ONE STOPPER IS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS.

OCT 3
2012
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ONCE A FOOD CONTAINER IS OPENED,FOOD MUST BE TRANSFERED TO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH LID AND LABEL.

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

REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE AT WHITE MICROWAVE.

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

REMOVE BUILD-UP GREASE FROM PIPE UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYER, HOOD AND FILTERS; ALSO INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES,ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS,NEED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP FROM MENTIONED UNITED. NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK

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

CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AROUND THE GREASE TRAP,CORNERS AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALLS,REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. SEAL BASE BOARD WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

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

REMOVE FOOD STAINS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES

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

PROVIDE END CAPS TO ALL LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

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

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DISCARDING WATER ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCARDED HOSE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS

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

NEED TO ORGANIZE ALL OPENED CABINETS UNDER THE PREP TABLES, SHELVES AND FRONT COUNTER. REMOVE ITEMS NOT NEEDED. CLEAN SAID SHELVES.

SEP 13
2012
FAILED
14 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPRE TEMPERASTURE: 3 CONTAINERS OF COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 54.1F TO 55.2F; 12 DOZEN OF FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 52.5F TO 55.6F;COOKED POTATOES AT TEMP OF 54.5F TO 55.6F,COOKED GREEN VEGETABLE AT TEMP OF 53.9F AND 10 GALLONS OF DEANS MILK AT TEMP OF 53F TO 55.5F. FOOD MENTIONED WERE STORED INSIDE THREE DOOR COOLER AND SMALL PREP COOLER, HOWEVER AIR TEMP OF BOTH COOLERS IS 40.9F AND 41.2F NO TEMPERATURE OF COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED,POUNDS 40 VALUE 100. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

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

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING COOKED FOOD(CHICKEN), TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACE SUCH AS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, DIRTY LINENS, PULLED THE CHAIN TO TURN ON THE LIGHT AT REAR STORAGE AND WASHED A STAIN LESS CONTAINER WITH GLOVES ON,THAN RETURNED TO PREP AREA AND CONTINUE TO DICE COOKED CHICKEN, SHE DID NOT REMOVE FOOD GLOVES NOR WASHED HER HANDS;THE SAME FOOD HANDLER ON ONE POINT REMOVED FOOD GLOVES AND STORED IT ON TOP THE CUTTING BOARD ONCE SHE FINISHED WASHING ALL OTHER UTENSILS PUT ON AGAIN THE SAME FOOD GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CONTINUE TO PREP AND STORE THE COOKED CHICKEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)

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

NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING ONLY WITH WATER A USED STAINLESS BOWL, A KNIFE AND A CUTTING BOARD IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ITEMS WERE STORED WITH OTHER CLEAN ITEMS AND THE CUTTING BOARD WAS PLACED BACK ON TOP THE PREP TABLE. PERSONALLY SET-UP SINK: WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE 100 PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

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 DROPPINGS ON PREMISES:BY THE HOT WATER TANK ,BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON TOP THE LAST SHELF IN THE STORAGE AREA BY THE REAR DOOR(APPROX RAT DROPPINGS AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

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

ONCE A FOOD CONTAINER IS OPENED,FOOD MUST BE TRANSFERED TO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH LID AND LABEL.

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

PROVIDE BROKEN HANDLE AT WHITE MICROWAVE.

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

NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYER, HOOD AND FILTERS; ALSO INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES,ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS,NEED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP FROM MENTIONED UNITED. NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK

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

REMOVE BUILD-UP GREASE FROM PIPE UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT

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

CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AROUND THE GREASE TRAP,CORNERS AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALLS,REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. SEAL BASE BOARD WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

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

REMOVE FOOD STAINS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES

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

PROVIDE END CAPS TO ALL LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

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

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DISCARDING WATER ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCARDED HOSE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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

NEED TO ORGANIZE ALL OPENED CABINETS UNDER THE PREP TABLES, SHELVES AND FRONT COUNTER. REMOVE ITEMS NOT NEEDED. CLEAN SAID SHELVES.

OCT 19
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
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. PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS.

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT,INCLUDING SILVER WARES AND COOKING SPOONS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON THE FOLLOWINGS:STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE,INSIDE BAKING OVEN,TRASH CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN,MOP SINK,COOLER WALLS AT PREP TABLE,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AND 3 COMP.SINK.

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. FLOORS UNDER HOOD NEEDS CLEANING.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELD MISSING ON FLORICENT BULB ABOVE PREP AREA.

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. REPAIR PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3 COMP. SINK,AND DRIPPING FAUCETS ON EXPOSE HAND SINK AND COMP. SINK.

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