MARMALADE CHICAGO.

Chicago Health Dept

1969 W MONTROSE AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2019.

Last inspected Aug 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 16

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

EXTREMELY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN BOTH WASHROOMS WHEN WATER IS BEING USED AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE CONSISTENT ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 9

2019

FAIL 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR THE WRITTEN VOMITING/DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES INCLUDING A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE TO KILL NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN WITH A PREPARATION DATE OF 8-6-19 ALONG WITH OTHER COOKED TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL PREPARED, TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 TO 12 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN AND OUT OF OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN BROKEN TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY, SEAL ALL OPENINGS/CRACKS WHERE ROACHES ARE NOTED. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS ALONG BASEBOARDS. MUST REMOVE AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED COOK WITH A LARGE BEARD. MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

COOKS LINE WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DISH RACKS BLACKENED AND BADLY STAINED. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS: EXTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF THE CONVECTION OVEN, METAL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

EXTREMELY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN BOTH WASHROOMS WHEN WATER IS BEING USED AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE CONSISTENT ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OPEN HOLES/CREVICES UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST SEAL. FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOORS UNDER SAME AREA DIRTY WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----WALLS AROUND WALL PIPING BEHIND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND SINK SCRAPER AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. WALL UNDER AND BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.LARGE HOLES IN THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT METAL SHELVING. MUST SEAL.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE CONVECTION OVEN. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGING BEING STORED IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED STORAGE/LOCKER AREA FOR ALL EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD/FOOD CONTACT AREAS.

AUG 8

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED

JUL 30

2018

FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES(PRE-RINSE AND PUT THEM THRU AT DISHMACHINE)AND PRIOR TO HANDLE CLEAN DISHES(AFTER COMING OUT FROM DISH MACHINE AND STORE CLEAN DISHES).EMPLOYEE SHALL CLEAN THEIR HANDS BEFORE HANDLING UTENSILS.UPON MY REQUEST DISHES WERE PUT IT THRU THE DISH MACHINE AND HANDS WERE WASHED PRIOR TO HANDLE CLEAN DISHES. MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED:7-38-010

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE REAR PREP/DISH ROOM WHERE CLEAN DISHES AND FOOD ARE HANDLED. MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED BULK PREPARED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD METAL SHELVES.COOKED FOOD IS STORED AT SAID SHELF.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND SHELF OR RELOCATE FOOD METAL SHELF.

Minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLER UNDER PREP TABLE BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MIDDLE DOOR ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.ALSO REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE OF THE MENTIONED UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN EXCESS OIL ON GROUND AND WITH EXCESS GREASE ON TOP THE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA TO PREVENT PEST/INSECT ACTIVITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA,AND INSIDE BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS UNDER SHELVES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOV 15

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.

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NOV 8

2017

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Other

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

FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6-16-17 INSPECTION # 2064382. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND SODA BAG IN A BOX MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE, ICE MACHINE, AND SODA MACHINE.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.

JUN 16

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING RACKS. MUSR STORE INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND SODA BAG IN A BOX MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

DEC 12

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BETWEEN AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 5

2016

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/28/16 REPORT#1747231. 30.MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. 0 32. OBSERVED 2-DOOR PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET. 33. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 34. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 35. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE AND WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 43 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UPON VENTILATION VENT AND VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BETWEEN AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

MAR 28

2016

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 2-DOOR PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE AND WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAKING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

SEP 9

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD MEATS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR MEATS/FOODS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR AT SOUTHWEST CORNER. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS/CEILING AT BASEMENT SOUTHWEST CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/RE-SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS IN WALLS/CEILING AT BASEMENT.

AUG 28

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING, 0 PPM CHLORINE, WHILE IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD MEATS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR MEATS/FOODS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR AT SOUTHWEST CORNER. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS/CEILING AT BASEMENT SOUTHWEST CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/RE-SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS IN WALLS/CEILING AT BASEMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS (X2)LOOSE/CRACKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH/REPLACE LOOSE AND CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVERS.

DEC 19

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER FROM THE FLOORS OF BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS (1ST FLOOR & BASEMENT). MUST USE NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE MEAT SLICER IN THE BASEMENT AND ALL RUBBER GASKETS ATTACHED TO REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES TO REMOVE GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING INTO A BUCKET UNDER THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

JUL 2

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

HEAVY FROST BUILDUP IN THE DEEP FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ALONG THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND THE CAN OPENER HOLSTER, OBSERVED CHOCOLATE SYRUP STAINS ON THE SHELF WITH CLEAN PLATES, AND FOUND FOOD DEBRIS COVERING THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SOILED AREAS MENTIONED ABOVE.

MAR 13

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOT LINE COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR AND FLOOR BEHIND AND BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS ON FIRST FLOOR. REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS.

OCT 5

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED FIRST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER WITH TEMPERATURE OF 48.8F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED RICE AT 49.F. REFRIGERATION REPAIR TECHNICIAN ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND REPAIRED COOLER. COOLER NOW MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 39.F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN FIRST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 3LBS COOKED RICE AT 49F, 5LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 50.9F,15LBS CRAB MEAT AT 56.6F, 5LBS COOKED SHRIMP AT 48.5F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKENS AT 186F IN COVERED LARGE CONTAINER IMPROPERLY COOLING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FIVE COOKED PORK TENDERLOINS AT 104F COVERED AND ALSO IMPROPERLY COOLING IN SAME COOLER. REVIEWED CRITICAL LIMITS OF COOLING COOKED FOODS. MANAGER ESTIMATES VALUE OF ALL DISCARDED FOODS TO BE $258.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST CLEAN, LABEL AND REPLACE CONTAINER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN MUST CLEAN. LID OF BOX FREEZER BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIR WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR RIGHT SIDE 2-DOOR COOLER DIRTY AND WITH TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET. MUST CLEAN AND REPLACE TORN GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL TILE MISSING IN CHIPPING PLASTER AT COOKS LINE RIGHT SIDE 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RE-INSTALL REMOVED UTILITY MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS AND ICE SCOOP MUST STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

APR 1

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

STAFF WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSED IN BASEMENT AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NEED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION AT BOTH WASHROOMS,USED FOR CUSTOMERS.

MAR 24

2010

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FOUND WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA(1ST FLOOR)AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(50F TO 54.6F),POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED IN IT (CHICKEN,MILK, BEEF STEW ETC).OWNER AFTER GONE DOWN STAIRS, TOLD ME THAT SOME ONE HAD TURNED THE SWITCH OFF,(HOWEVER THE UNIT WAS RUNNING),HE RESET IT, AFTER HALF HOUR UNIT REACHED 46.7F, AFTER 1 HOUR UNIT REACHED 40F.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO59438-13

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.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.CORNISH HEN AT TEMP OF 51.8F; COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 51.7F(OWNER STATED WAS COOKED TWO DAYS AGO); GRAVY AND SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 51.7F; 3 EACH PACKED LIVER SAUSAGE AT TEMP 0F 51.7F TO 55.OF; 25 POUNDS OF SMOKED HAM AT TEMP OF 47.6F TO 47.9F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 50F; ROAST BEEF AT TEMP OF 51.6F; RAW BEEF AT TEMP OF 51F TO 52F; BEEF STEW AT TEMP OF 49.6F; MILK AT TEMP OF 47.9F; ALL FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED IN WALK-IN,1ST FLOOR.FRESH EGGS STORED ON TOP SERVING WINDOW AT TEMP OF 70F.ALL FOOD DISCHARGED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 110,VALUE 159 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO59438-13

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED THE COOK/OWNER TOUCHING EVERYTHING (FROM DIRTY PAPER DISPENSER, GARBAGE LID, DIRTY EQUIPMENT)AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS GRABBED COOKED SLICED POTATOES AND PUT THEM ON GRILL.ALSO TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD. HAND WASHING PROCEDURE EXPLAINED.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO59439-14

Serious Sanitation

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 8-06-2009; REPORT #160794. #32 NOTED CAULKING AROUND /BEHIND DISHMACHINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH BLACK SLIME BUILD UP.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND REPAIR,ALSO MUST REPLACE WORN-OUT CAULKING AROUND 3 COMPARTEMENT SINK.#32 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.#32 NOTED COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA DISPENSER (FRONT SERVICE AREA) IN POOR REPAIR. MUST FIX OR REPLACE.#38 MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIUOS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO59439-14

Minor Sanitation

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.ONCE A FOOD CAN IS OPENED , FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

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.DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE PIPE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.STAFF WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSED.

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.NEED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION AT BOTH WASHROOMS.

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