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Chicago Health Dept

20 E ADAMS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

20 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2020.

Last inspected Apr 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

104

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 23

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WITHOUT HANDDRYING PROVISION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOUND EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS DISCOLORED WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNI-SEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND BASEMENT FILLED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS: UNUSED COOLERS, NONFUNCTIONING REFRIFGERATORS, ETC. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND MISSING LIGHT ABOVE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND LIGHT ABOVE REACH IN REGRIGERATOR WITHOUT SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE.

OCT 31

2019

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS: FRONT PREPARATION AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNI-SEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE.

Minor Sanitation

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 24

2019

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS: FRONT PREPARATION AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNI-SEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

JUL 5

2018

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 27

2018

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 20

2017

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Instructed must have proof of food handler training for all employees.

NOV 29

2016

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 20

2016

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Facility Condition

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

hand sink in main kitchen area not shutting off, instructed to repair.

APR 25

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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

broken light shield in rear prep area, instructed to replace.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

missing thermometer in rear prep coolers, instructed to install.

SEP 2

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED IN ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

SEP 4

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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 25

2014

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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).

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 13

2013

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 31

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN STAFF RESTROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT THE MAIN GRILL COOKING AREA.

AUG 1

2012

PASS 10 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED DOOR OR REACH IN FREEZER BY REAR PREP TABLE.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3 COMP. FAUCET.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST FIX MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND ON 2ND FL. ORGANIZE AREAS.

JUL 24

2012

FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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)

Critical Food Temperature

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)

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED DOOR OR REACH IN FREEZER BY REAR PREP TABLE.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3 COMP. FAUCET.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST FIX MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND ON 2ND FL. ORGANIZE AREAS.

JUL 11

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

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. GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP NOTED AT PREP AREA FLOORS BEHIND DEEP FRYERS AND GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. WALLS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM MISSING BASEBOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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. FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK LEAKING AT CONNECTIONS AND FITTINGS

JUL 14

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 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. 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.

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. 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.

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 ACCUMILATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

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. FLOOR TILE DAMAGED IN REAR OF PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILE.

MAR 23

2010

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 16

2010

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

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. BROKEN CERAMIC FLOOR TILES NEXT TO GRILL AND ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Critical Pest Activity

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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