MAXWELL STREET HARRISON.

Chicago Health Dept

3801 W HARRISON ST · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).

23 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Mar 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

102

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 26

2026

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

O9BSERVED MINOR LEAK UNDER REAR HANDWASHING SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP, DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AR4EAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL PROPANE TANKS, UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PROPANE TANKS, UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS.

DEC 24

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNT OF CHOPPED LETTUCE INSIDE HANDWASHING BASIN LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA AS WELL AS GREY HOSE CONNECTED TO HANDS LOCATED IN (IN USE) REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AND DRAINING INTO MIDDLE BASIN AREA CONTAINING FRESH CUT POTATOES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LETTUCE AND HOSE. HANDSINK SHOULD BE USED ONLY FOR HANDWASHING. MUST BE ACCESSIBLE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. # 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED. HOSE REMOVED AT THIS TIME.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS ON PREMISE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF PREPPED FOOD (LETTUCE, ONIONS) AT TABLE.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERED 3 DOOR COOLING UNIT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES IN FRONT PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FRONT PREP HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN WALL BASE IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND HOT WATER TANK EXTENDING ALONG WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

AUG 11

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDES OF ALL COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF TWO-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, THREE-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA, 1-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TRASH SPILLAGE AND GREASE ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS AND REFUSE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS OF REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRCUTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 4

2023

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ABATE ACTIVITY AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED OF ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TRASH SPILLAGE AND GREASE ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS AND REFUSE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS OF REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRCUTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 23

2023

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIORS OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO COVER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION IN REAR WASHROOM NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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JAN 18

2023

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER(BOXES CRATES,BAGS) NEAR FRONT ENTRANCE AREA WHERE TOOLS ETC. ARE KEPT ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND AROUND HOT COOKING EQUIPEMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA(FRYERS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION IN REAR WASHROOM NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 6

2022

PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ABOUT 1/4 OF AN INCH OPENING AT THE REAR DOOR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FORM OF CLOSING AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE OPENING ON TWO OF THE DEEP FREEZERS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ( SHARP EDGES AND LOOSE DOOR )

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER OF BUCKETS AND OTHER ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET REOOM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING INSECT AND PEST HARBORING.

Serious Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE COOLER UNITS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE FROM THAWING MEATS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR LEFT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AND LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS AND A MISSING KNOB ON THE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE FRONT TOILET ROOM. ALSO REPAIR THE LIGHT SWITCH COVERING OF THE TOILET ROOM IN THE FRONT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND LOWER WALLS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NONCOOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VERY LOW LIGHTING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING THAT WILL HELP WITH SEEING TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 6

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON 3 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 29

2021

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND DRYING PROVISION INSIDE WASHROOM NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 6 LIVE ROACHES AROUND 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND 1 LICE ROACH IN FRONT PREP AREA ON BASEBOARD BEHIND STANDING COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR TREATMENT AND SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON 3 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA IS EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER FOR MAINTENANCE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF HANDS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 2 PUDDLES OF STANDING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH BOTH PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO LIMIT BREEDING OF PESTS.

AUG 19

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON 3 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 12

2021

FAIL 8 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. SEE #2

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED EXPIRED CITY OF CHIAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFIED FROM FEBRUARY 2021. MUST OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

3 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND INADEQUATE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA SUPPLIES. INFORMED PIC TO OBTAIN GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, AND DISINFECTANT TO COMBAT NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 GNATS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BROOMS AND CEILING OF DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON 3 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN EVERY 3 YEARS.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED NOR VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-010(B).

SEP 17

2020

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 21

2020

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 14

2020

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT TOILET ROOM NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE SEAL ON THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

MAY 11

2020

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HOT WATER IN THE FRONT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 100F AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SLICES OF AMERICAN CHEESE IN THE PREP ARE AT 61.4F. TCS FOODS FOR COLD HOLDING SHALL BE AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED .25LBS VALUED AT $2. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE SEAL ON THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY LINED WITH CARD BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE SERVICE SINK WITHOUT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(b)

AUG 13

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

**PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT AS REQUIRE BY THE NEW CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED THE HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 10

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. I POSTED THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM TODAY'S INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FAN COVERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS. MUST SEAL THE GAPS IN BETWEEN THE STAINLESS STEEL WALLS BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE HOT WATER HANDLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

MAY 3

2018

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR COCA-COLA COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED HOT DOGS AT 44.6F, CHICKEN AT 45.9F, LIQUID EGGS AT 44.6F, CHEESE AT 51.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED LIVE ANTS ON AND INSIDE OF THE BAGS OF POTATOES AND ONIONS ON THE METAL STORAGE RACKS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 1400# OF POTATOES AND ONIONS WORTH $500. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1000 LIVE ANTS ON THE WALLS, REAR PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE METAL FOOD STORAGE RACKS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS ARE FULL OF GARBAGE AND THERE IS INADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP TO PREVENT THE STORAGE OF GARBAGE INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. THE GREASE DUMPSTERS MUST BE CLEANED AND THE GREASE MUST BE CLEANED FROM THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GREASE DUMPSTERS. CLEAN ALL GARBAGE AND LITTER FROM THE OUTSIDE AREA AROUND THE RESTAURANT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. I POSTED THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM TODAY'S INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FAN COVERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS. MUST SEAL THE GAPS IN BETWEEN THE STAINLESS STEEL WALLS BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE HOT WATER HANDLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

FEB 18

2016

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 8

2016

FAIL 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND PRE-COOKED STEAK MEAT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 119.6F IN WARM STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REHEAT ALL COOKED FOODS THAT HAVE REFRIGERATED TO 165F AND HOLD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE UNTIL SERVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). (5LB VALUED AT $15 DISCARDED).

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. PIPE UNDERNEATH DISCONNECTED WITH A BUCKET UNDERNEATH TO CATCH WATER. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, KNOB BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO USE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, AND TO REPAIR FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED ON PREMISES. MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 25 FOUND SCATTERED ON FLOOR INSIDE FRONT WASHROOM, AND 20 NOTED IN FRONT STORAGE AREA NEAT SAME WASHROOM WHERE UNUSED COOLER IS LOCATED. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SAL ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS AND REQUEST ADDITIONAL SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OVER FLOWING TRASH OBSERVED IN THIS AREA WITH LIDS SITTING 10-12 INCHES ABOVE THE RIMS OF THE RECEPTACLES. MUST KEEP LIDS CLOSED ON DUMPSTERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID(ORIGINAL) CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SAITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED FOR ANYONE ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH WASH BOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOOD, FILTERS AND LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, WALLS AND CEILINGS TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT, GREASE AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT, HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS WHERE PRESENT, AND SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS UNDERNEATH HOOD, AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR STOPPERS CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

SEP 23

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. VENT COVER IN THE REAR TOILET ROOM NEEDS CLEANING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

FOUND THE DOOR TO THE REAR TOILET ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR.

NOV 8

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FRYERS AND THE CABINET UNDERNEATH HAS GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE THE CABINETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN FREEZER HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON IT. SECURE THE WALL BASE/COVING BEHIND THE FRYERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DRIPPY FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCET.

APR 25

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE WHEELS AND CASTERS ARE GREASY, CLEAN THE WHEELS AND CASTERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

A FLOOR TILE IS MISSING UNDER THE STEAM TABLE, REPLACE THE MISSING TILE.

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