SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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2609 S KEDZIE AVE · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 26, 2024 · passed

22 of 32 inspections passed, 9 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 14 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
32
22 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 9 failed
VIOLATIONS
77
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 26
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED A TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NEW CAN WITH LID IN THE FIRST STALL.

DEC 18
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR CABINET UNDERNEATH FROZEN SLUSH MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF WHIP CREAM BEVERAGE COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, SYRUP SPILLS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

METAL TUBE ATTTACHED TO FAUCET OF REAR HANDWASH SINK AND COMING IN CONTACT WITH HANDS DURING ENTIRE PROCESS OF HANDWASHING. INSTD TO REMOVE TUBE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASH SINK

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MISSING COVERS ON RECEPTACLES IN FEMALE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN

DEC 30
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ICE COFFEE MACHINE AND SOFT SERVE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, COLD HOLD UNITS, AND SHELVING/TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 25
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET ON FRENCH FRY COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DRIED LIQUID RESIDUE ON THE EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED RESIDUE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALONG WALLS, CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.

SEP 21
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR CONTACT PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PANEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTER CAP ON FAUCET OF MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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JUN 12
2019
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES (SLICED TOMATOES 55.4 DEGREES F, BLACK BEAN & CORN SALSA 56.4 DEGREE F) ON THE PREP/SERVING LINE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING IS 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX 4 LBS FOOD AND $25 FOOD VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED POTS , PANS, AND BURGER TRAYS FOR THE HOT HOLDING WELLS BEING STORED INCORRECTLY. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL DISHES MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO ENSURE PROPER AIR DRYING

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ENCASED IN THE CORNERS ALONG THE BASBOARDS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA/KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 25
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY TOILET IN HANDICAP STALL IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DRIVE THRU & MC CAFE AREA.MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM UNDER SOAP DISPENSERS,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TRIMS IN STALLS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOMS

OCT 18
2018
FAILED
6 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRAT KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CIATION ISSUED)

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING IN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA STATION IN DINING AREA,PANEL AT SODA MACHINE ,WALLS IN DINING AREA,WALLS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA,WALLS AND FLYING AROUND WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/18/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-020(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR GARBAGE DOOR AND NORTH ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY TOILET IN HANDICAP STALL IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DRIVE THRU & MC CAFE AREA.MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM UNDER SOAP DISPENSERS,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TRIMS IN STALLS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOMS.

NOV 29
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS AND REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. ALL DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS BEHIND FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL

OCT 26
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED REAR WALK-IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON FREEZER FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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

OBSERVED ICE AROUND REAR ENTRANCE DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

MAY 11
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY AND AROUND THE CO2 TANK. CLEAN UNDER THE FRYER IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE CUP TOPS PAPER AND OTHER ITEMS OBSERVED. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN BY THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW UNDER THE BEVERAGE COUNTER.

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

CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.

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

OBSERVED TWO CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS. ONE IN DISHWASHING AREA AND ONE IN PREP AREA; REPLACE BOTH SHIELDS.

DEC 4
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MULTI-USE SPOON CONTAINER AT FRONT LINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BLENDERS AT COFFEE LINE NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

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

WALL BASE TILES AT EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE, MISSING GROUT. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. FAN COVERS OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA AND IN DISHWASHING AREA. REPLACE SAME.

APR 15
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE MONITORS AND CORDS ABOVE THE SERVING AREAS ARE FULL OF DUSTY BUILDUP, CLEAN SAID AREAS IN DETAIL.

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

THE TOP OF THE ICE CREAM DISPENSER, THE FLURRY CUP HOLDING SLEEVES AND THE COFFEE STATION ARE FULL OF SPILLED PRODUCT; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL.

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

THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE MICROWAVE OVENS AND THE COFFEE STATION HAVE LOOSE DEBRIS INSIDE, CLEAN OUT THE LIGHT SHIELDS.

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

THE SODA MULTIPLEX HAS A DIRTY DRAIN AREA, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

THE ICE IS BEING SCOOPED IN A ROUND BUCKET STORED INSIDE THE BIN, BUCKET REMOVED. USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE AND STORE IT SO AS TO PROTECT THE ICE FROM HAND CONTACT.

JUN 4
2012
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 2
2011
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR PANEL ON WALK IN FREEZER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON DRIVE THRU PREP COOLER & SALAD PREP COOLER.

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GRILL,FILTERS,BEVERAGE BREW MACHINE,ICE BINS,SODA MACHINE NOZZLES,CUP SLEEVES,VENTILATION VENTS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE IN MOP SINK BASINS,DAMAGED & LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,STAIRS TREDS ON BASEMENT STEPS IN POOR REPAIR.

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES,WALL BASES,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

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

Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.SOME COOLERS NEEDS THERMOMETERS.

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

Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN TOOL STORAGE AREA.

NOV 25
2011
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 20 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS ,CEILINGS & FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN PREP AREAS,LAUNDY ROOM,FURNANCE ROOM.ALL FLOOR DRAINS HAS A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRI IN THEM.ALSO NORTH EAST,SOUTH EAST & SOUTH WEST DOOR SWEEPS ARE WORN.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WORN DOOR SWEEPS & CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/25/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR PANEL ON WALK IN FREEZER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON DRIVE THRU PREP COOLER & SALAD PREP COOLER.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST CLEAN GRILL,FILTERS,BEVERAGE BREW MACHINE,ICE BINS,SODA MACHINE NOZZLES,CUP SLEEVES,VENTILATION VENTS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE IN MOP SINK BASINS,DAMAGED & LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,STAIRS TREDS ON BASEMENT STEPS IN POOR REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES,WALL BASES,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORPlumbing & 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.SOME COOLERS NEEDS THERMOMETERS.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN TOOL STORAGE AREA.

AUG 29
2011
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 15
2011
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.MASSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH BAGS PILED UP ON TOP OF COMPACTOR & ON GROUND IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL.MUST REMOVE TRASH BAGS & CLEAN & MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-020 )

AUG 4
2011
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 5-7 LIVE HOUSE FLIES & 15-20 LIVE DRAIN FLIES IN INSIDE CARDBOARD DUMPSTER,ON WALLS IN DRIVE THRU AREA,EMPLOYEES BREAK ROOM,DINING AREA & STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER DRIVE THRU SODA MACHINE.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/4/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

JUN 2
2011
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 26
2011
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 20 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR & SHELVING UNITS IN OUTSIDE TOOL STORAGE SHED & DOOR RUSTED OUT AT BOTTOM & WORN DOOR SWEEP.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREA,RODENT PROOF DOOR.

MAY 5
2011
PASSED
0 violations
APR 13
2011
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 16
2011
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 9
2011
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA & HAND DRYER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING HAD MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AT BOTH HAND SINKS.MUST HAVE HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT FAUCET LOCATED ABOVE SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM & SHAKE MACHINE AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT SAID UNIT.

JAN 15
2011
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 21
2010
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 14
2010
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING, RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS BUT, NOT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK, FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

CRITICALPest 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. OBSERVED OVER 8 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT PREP AREA, AND OVER 15 THRU-OUT BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND ON SODA DISPENSER MACHINE IN BASEMENT, AND BOTTOM AREA OF DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS, EQUIPMENT, SEAL DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, MOP SINK, FRONT AREA SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZER, HOT HOLDING UNITS, AND SODA SYRUP DISPENSER IN BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING CLOSETS, EMPLOYEES BREAK ROOM AND BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT, AND REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES THRU-OUT.

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

APR 8
2010
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 2
2010
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 2
2010
FAILED
0 violations
JAN 26
2010
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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. EVIDENCE OF RODENTS NOTED INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS, ABOUT 5O MICE DROPPINGS NOTED, ON BASEMENT FLOOR, ALONG WALLS ABOUT 35 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND, ALSO NOTED TWO LIVE ROACHES AND SOME DEAD ROACHES ON BASEMENT FLOOR, ALONG SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS, AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP FREEZER DOORS.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; FREEZER, COOLERS, FYERS, AND GRILL.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST REGROUT KITCHEN FLOOR, SEAL REAR RECEIVING AREA FLOOR, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES AND KEEP DRY.

MINORPest Activity
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. MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES NEAR GRILL AREA WINDOW, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT, REPLACE MISSING BASE BOARDS WHERE NEEDED, REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS INSIDE MOP CLOSET, AND SEAL OPENINGS INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM AND BASEMENT WALL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINORPlumbing & 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. MUST SEAL GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT ELECTRICAL ROOM AND BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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