APR 23
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MAX'S TAKE OUT.
BEAT. 26/100
20 E ADAMS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 23, 2020 · passed with conditions
Failed 6 of 20 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
20
12 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
104
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Mar 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WITHOUT HANDDRYING PROVISION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HOTDOG) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $10. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CIATATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMEPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED FISH, COOKED GYRO, COOKED ITALIAN BEEF HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA OF UNFINISHED BASEMENT. OBSERVED SHEETS OF PLASTIC COVERING SOME SECTIONS OF CEILING, OBSERVED MOIST CEILING AREAS ON SAID PLASTIC SHEETS. OBSERVED BAG IN BOX SODA STORED UNDER SEWER LINE, SAID SEWER LINE IS FILLED WITH AN OIL LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST ENCASE SEWER LINES, PROVIDE DROP CEILING OR REMOVE SAID ITEMS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOUND EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS DISCOLORED WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND FLOOR DRAIN ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENTR SINK AND ICE MACHINE PROFUSELY LEAKING INTO BASEMENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNI-SEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND BASEMENT UNFINISHED IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS. CEILINGS MUST BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND AN EXESSIVE AMOUNT OF ACCUMILIATED OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS,UNDER FRYER AND COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND BASEMENT FILLED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS: UNUSED COOLERS, NONFUNCTIONING REFRIFGERATORS, ETC. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND MISSING LIGHT ABOVE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND LIGHT ABOVE REACH IN REGRIGERATOR WITHOUT SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 312019PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 31
2019
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS: FRONT PREPARATION AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA OF UNFINISHED BASEMENT. OBSERVED SHEETS OF PLASTIC COVERING SOME SECTIONS OF CEILING, OBSERVED MOIST CEILING AREAS ON SAID PLASTIC SHEETS. OBSERVED BAG IN BOX SODA STORED UNDER SEWER LINE, SAID SEWER LINE IS FILLED WITH AN OIL LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST ENCASE SEWER LINES, PROVIDE DROP CEILING OR REMOVE SAID ITEMS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND CARDBOARD FILLED WITH BLOOD, SAID CARDBOARD IS USED AS LINER, LOCATED IN BASEMENT REACH IN COOLER. NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THAT ARE EXPOSED TO SPLASH, SPILLAGE, OR OTHER FOOD SOILING OR THAT REQUIRE FREQUENT CLEANING SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT, AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. MUST PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED PIPE ON WEST WALL (RIGHT OF STAIR CASE) OF BASEMENT LEAKING, WATER SPILLS TO FLOOR AND ACCUMULATES ON FLOOR . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNI-SEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND BASEMENT UNFINISHED IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS. CEILINGS MUST BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE
OCT 242019FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 24
2019
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS: FRONT PREPARATION AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA OF UNFINISHED BASEMENT. OBSERVED SHEETS OF PLASTIC COVERING SOME SECTIONS OF CEILING, OBSERVED MOIST CEILING AREAS ON SAID PLASTIC SHEETS. OBSERVED BAG IN BOX SODA STORED UNDER SEWER LINE, SAID SEWER LINE IS FILLED WITH AN OIL LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST ENCASE SEWER LINES, PROVIDE DROP CEILING OR REMOVE SAID ITEMS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND CARDBOARD FILLED WITH BLOOD, SAID CARDBOARD IS USED AS LINER, LOCATED IN BASEMENT REACH IN COOLER. NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THAT ARE EXPOSED TO SPLASH, SPILLAGE, OR OTHER FOOD SOILING OR THAT REQUIRE FREQUENT CLEANING SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT, AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. MUST PROVIDE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY, OBSERVED SAID SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING INTO BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MEETING MANUAL WAREWASHING REQUIREMENTS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3 COMP SINK TO MEET MANUAL WAREWASHING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED PIPE ON WEST WALL (RIGHT OF STAIR CASE) OF BASEMENT LEAKING, WATER SPILLS TO FLOOR AND ACCUMULATES ON FLOOR . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNI-SEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND BASEMENT UNFINISHED IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS. CEILINGS MUST BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 272018FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2018
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND GROUND AROUND THE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND ACCUMULATED GARBAGE AND GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND SAID GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHEESE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS LOCATED IN THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS BEING STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE FAN INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK, UNDER AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE WALLS AND CEILING LOCATED ABOVE THE FRENCH FRIES AND ON THE ORDER MENU. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AN REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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JUN 202017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUN 20
2017
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed rust on top of chest freezer in basement. Must remove or paint. Observed tape used as a mean of repair on gaskets on upright 2 door cooler. Must remove tape and repair. Observed ice accumulation in all freezers. Must regularly defrost freezers, detail clean and sanitize. must maintain all.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed excessive food debris on bottom of 2 door prep cooler near grill. Must detail clean and sanitize. Found small amount of pink, slimy, mold like substance inside lower interior or ice machine. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize. Found excessive dust accumulation on fan covers in upright coolers in rear of prep area. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain all.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Found excessive dust on ceiling tiles above front prep area, in front of grill. Must remove and detail clean. Found stained ceiling tiles along front of hood. Must replace ceiling tiles. Must maintain all.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Found 1 light out in front prep area. Found 1 light out over coolers in rear prep. Must repair/replace. Must maintain adequate lighting to allow for proper cleaning.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Found self closing mechanism on employee restroom in rear of prep, not properly functioning. Must repair to make door self closing. Must maintain same.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor in upstairs dry storage room. Must maintain same.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Instructed must have proof of food handler training for all employees.
OCT 202016FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 20
2016
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Previous minor violation not corrected from report 1763526 dated 4-25-16 for viol #34:Floors in the rear dish/ prep area next to 3-comp sink in poor repair, broken and missing floor tiles. instructed to repair and maintain. instructed mgr to correct viol within given time frame. serious citation issued. 7-42-090.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
hand sink in main kitchen area not shutting off, instructed to repair.
APR 252016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 25
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in the rear dish/ prep area next to 3-comp sink in poor repair, broken and missing floor tiles. instructed to repair and maintain
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
broken light shield in rear prep area, instructed to replace.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
missing thermometer in rear prep coolers, instructed to install.
SEP 22015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 2
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKLINE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED A LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A LIGHT SHIELD.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED IN ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
SEP 42014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 4
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN
AUG 252014FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 25
2014
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND PREP COOLER TEMP AT 65.4F, COOLER IS USED FOR PERISHABLES STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER, COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED AT SAID COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 4 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 58.4F, 3LBS OF PIZZA PUFF AT 56.5F, 1 LB OF MILK AT 54.3, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $30.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
A LEAK NOTED AT THE 3-COMP SINK BOTTOM OF RIGHT SINK DIVIDER SEAM, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL FOR PROEPR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND A SOUS-VIDE AND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINES IN PLACE WITHOUT DEPT APPROVAL, NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME. MACHINES ARE TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTCT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DRAIN BOARD FOR 3-COMP SINK,NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO ATTACH TO SINK.
DEC 132013PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 13
2013
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND FRONT SITTING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE. LEAKY FAUCET HANDEL AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST RE3PAIR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS 6 INCHES OF FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAIER.
JUL 312013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 31
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR LID AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYERS AT MAIN COOKING LINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN STAFF RESTROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT THE MAIN GRILL COOKING AREA.
AUG 12012PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
AUG 1
2012
PASSED
10 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND TALL REACH IN COOLER IN REAR (SAME ONE THAT WAS TAGGED) RUBBER GASKETS IN VERY POOR CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED DOOR OR REACH IN FREEZER BY REAR PREP TABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD/PETITIONER TO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO SEPARATE FROM STEAM TABLE/HOT HOLDING UNIT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE AND REAR REACH IN FREEZER-REMOVE EXCESS ICE. CLEAN ALL STORAGE RACKS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR ON 2ND FL AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT, 1ST AND 2ND FL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT PREP AND REAR AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOM AND PREP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3 COMP. FAUCET.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND ON 2ND FL. ORGANIZE AREAS.
JUL 242012FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 24
2012
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND REAR TALL REACH IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. COOLER AMBIENT WAS AT 46.5F. UNIT WAS TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED AND ONCE ABLE TO MAINTAIN AN AMBIENT OF 40F OR LOWER TO FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 TO REQUEST A REINSPECTION OF THE UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED NOODLES, CHEESE, BEEF, EGGS AND CHICKEN WINGS) BEING STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPS. RANGED FROM 46.9F-53.5F. ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 100LBS. VALUED AT $260.90. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND BOTTOM OF REAR DOORS (3) NOT RODENT PROOFED, GAP NOTED 1/4" TO 1/2". INSTRUCTED TO MAKE 1 OR ALL TIGHT FITTED. ALSO, FRONT DOOR PROPPED OPEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE OR PROVIDE A RODENT/INSECT PROOFED SCREEN DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND TALL REACH IN COOLER IN REAR (SAME ONE THAT WAS TAGGED) RUBBER GASKETS IN VERY POOR CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED DOOR OR REACH IN FREEZER BY REAR PREP TABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD/PETITIONER TO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO SEPARATE FROM STEAM TABLE/HOT HOLDING UNIT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE AND REAR REACH IN FREEZER-REMOVE EXCESS ICE. CLEAN ALL STORAGE RACKS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR ON 2ND FL AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT, 1ST AND 2ND FL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT PREP AND REAR AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOM AND PREP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3 COMP. FAUCET.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND ON 2ND FL. ORGANIZE AREAS.
JUL 112011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 11
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SHELF UNDER GRILL NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP NOTED AT PREP AREA FLOORS BEHIND DEEP FRYERS AND GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. WALLS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM MISSING BASEBOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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. FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK LEAKING AT CONNECTIONS AND FITTINGS
JUL 142010PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 14
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. PREP AREA STAND UP REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 57.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW.
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. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46.0 F AND 57.0 F- HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN, BEEF GRAVY AND CHEESE. ALL FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD.
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 ACCUMILATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR TILE DAMAGED IN REAR OF PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILE.
MAR 162010FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 16
2010
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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. BROKEN CERAMIC FLOOR TILES NEXT TO GRILL AND ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. OLD FIXTURE AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT CREATING CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE.
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