SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MAJOR CHARLES L. HUNT POST NO. 2024.

BEAT. 25/100

344 W 119TH ST · ROSELAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 24, 2022 · passed

Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Sep 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 24
2022
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT WEST STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED AMONG CLUTTER IN FRONT OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN SANITARY MANNER.

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

OBSERVED INADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS IN BAR, AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BAR AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 17
2022
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR BAR/STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT WEST STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED AMONG CLUTTER IN FRONT OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN SANITARY MANNER.

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. OBSERVED INADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS IN BAR, AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FEB 28
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL PRE PREP FOOD ITEMS WITH DATES (FIFO).

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL ALL STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT: BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE KITCHEN, REAR AND FRONT DINING AREAS.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

FEB 21
2020
FAILED
9 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

**PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL PRE PREP FOOD ITEMS WITH DATES (FIFO).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE LIQUOR DISPLAY SHELVING AND BAR COUNTER TOP, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUE #7-38-020(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVER THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. ALSO NOTED AN OPENING (MAIL SLOT DOOR MISING)IN THE FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND/OR REPAIR OPENINGS TO PREVENT FURTHER PEST ISSUES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOPS, PREP TABLE AND STORAGE AND DISPLAY SHE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT: BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE KITCHEN, REAR AND FRONT DINING AREAS.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

NOV 4
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR CEILING ALONG EAST WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA.

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SEP 25
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AROUND THE PIPES IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND FIX THE CRACKED CEILING IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM.

SEP 24
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP/PAPER TOWELS PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM.

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AROUND THE PIPES IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND FIX THE CRACKED CEILING IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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