SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MCDONALD'S #490.

BEAT. 40/100

10320 S KEDZIE AVE · MOUNT GREENWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 18, 2025 · passed

Failed 10 of 31 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
31
16 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 10 failed
VIOLATIONS
137
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 18
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FROZEN BEVERAGE STATION IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A LIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE LOW REACH IN COOLER AT THE MC CAFE STATION WITH A BUILD UP OF MILK SPILLAGE INSIDE ON THE BOTTOM BASE OF THE COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS ALONG THE CORNERS OF THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

APR 8
2024
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO GRILL AREA MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN CONSPICUOUS LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO HOLD TCS FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAP TIED AROUND PREP SINK IN THE COOK LINE AREA, USED TO HOLD DRAIN PLUMBING IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND CEASE USE OF MATERIALS THAT ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN DRIVE-THRU AREA WITH INADEQUATE SEALING ALONG EQUIPMENT AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SEALING TO ALL FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT EXPOSED TO SPILLAGE AND SEEPAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR CAVITY OF 2-DOOR VERTICAL COOLER NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FOOD PREP SINK DRAIN PLUMBING IN COOK LINE AREA TO BE LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR, PLASTIC WRAP USED TO HOLD IN PLACE TO AVOID SPILLAGE WHEN DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PREP SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO PREVENT SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE PHYSICAL FACILITY TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD AND/OR DEBRIS: FLOOR BENEATH DRY STORAGE PUSH SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, FLOOR BENEATH COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE MAIN COOK LINE, WALLS AND FLOOR BEHIND ICE CREAM EQUIPMENT ALONG FRONT SERVICE LINE, BASE COVING THROUGHOUT THE GRILL LINE AND REAR KITCHEN AREA, FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR DRIVE THRU. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 28
2024
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO GRILL AREA MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN CONSPICUOUS LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO HOLD TCS FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAP TIED AROUND PREP SINK IN THE COOK LINE AREA, USED TO HOLD DRAIN PLUMBING IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND CEASE USE OF MATERIALS THAT ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN DRIVE-THRU AREA WITH INADEQUATE SEALING ALONG EQUIPMENT AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SEALING TO ALL FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT EXPOSED TO SPILLAGE AND SEEPAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR CAVITY OF 2-DOOR VERTICAL COOLER NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FOOD PREP SINK DRAIN PLUMBING IN COOK LINE AREA TO BE LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR, PLASTIC WRAP USED TO HOLD IN PLACE TO AVOID SPILLAGE WHEN DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PREP SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO PREVENT SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE LID NOT CLOSED AND SECURED, WITH CARDBOARD AND OTHER WASTE DEBRIS EXTENDING OUTSIDE OF THE RECEPTACLE AND ON THE GROUND OF THE SURROUNDING ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ROUTINELY CLEAN OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES, OUTSIDE WASTE ENCLOSURES, AND ENSURE ADEQUATE FREQUENCY OF COMMERCIAL WASTE REMOVAL TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF WASTE AND DEBRIS IN OUTSIDE ENCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE PHYSICAL FACILITY TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD AND/OR DEBRIS: FLOOR BENEATH DRY STORAGE PUSH SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, FLOOR BENEATH COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE MAIN COOK LINE, WALLS AND FLOOR BEHIND ICE CREAM EQUIPMENT ALONG FRONT SERVICE LINE, BASE COVING THROUGHOUT THE GRILL LINE AND REAR KITCHEN AREA, FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR DRIVE THRU. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 1
2023
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 12
2023
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED MULTI-USE SPOONS NOT INVERTED IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATIION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE-USE LIDS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED RUST SURFACES ON SHELVING IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPILLS, GREASE BUIDLUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS, WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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AUG 25
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED MULTI-USE SPOONS NOT INVERTED IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATIION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE-USE LIDS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED RUST SURFACES ON SHELVING IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPILLS, GREASE BUIDLUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS, WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2580288 ON 8-18-23:54 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, BOTH DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED, OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS NOT TIGHT-FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

AUG 18
2023
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED MULTI-USE SPOONS NOT INVERTED IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATIION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE-USE LIDS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED RUST SURFACES ON SHELVING IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPILLS, GREASE BUIDLUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, BOTH DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED, OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS NOT TIGHT-FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS, WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 31
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED MULTI-USE SPOONS NOT INVERTED IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATIION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE-USE LIDS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED RUST SURFACES ON SHELVING IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPILLS, GREASE BUIDLUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED, DEBRIS AND LIQUID WASTE ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND CLOSE LIDS ON ALL DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS, WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 13
2023
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED MULTI-USE SPOONS NOT INVERTED IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATIION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE-USE LIDS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED RUST SURFACES ON SHELVING IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPILLS, GREASE BUIDLUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS, WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 6
2023
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED MULTI-USE SPOONS NOT INVERTED IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATIION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE-USE LIDS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED RUST SURFACES ON SHELVING IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPILLS, GREASE BUIDLUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FRONT LIDS MISSING ON OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS, CONTAINERS NOT COVERED AND TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIDS ON DUMPSTERS AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS, WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 4
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED,INCLUDING DISPOSABLE FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE GLOVES,DISPOSABLE MOP. PRIORITY FOUN DATION

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVEDLEAKY PIPE CONNECTION UNDER ( LEFT)1ST COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STORAGE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS,( ( UNUSED TOASTER,TOOLS,LIGHT BULBS) NOT BEING USED AND ALSO SUPPLIES STORED ON FLOOR IN MOP SINK CLOSET BY WASHROOMS. IN STRUCTED TO REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING AND ELEVATE PROPERLY ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN UNUSED MOP SINK BY WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN FLOORS.

AUG 19
2019
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PLAYPLACE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FAUCET. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING HANDLE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED PERSONAL FOOD ITEMS AND LUNCH BAGS STORED NEXT TO FOOD FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING ICE BIN UNDER POP MACHINE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLS AND ACCUMULATED SYRUP AROUND NOZZLES OF SOFT SERVE MACHINE, POP MACHINE, JUICE MACHINE, MCCAFE MACHINE, CREAMER MACHINE AND DOOR GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE ON LEFT SINK IN MEN WASHROOM AND LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AND SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, PLASTIC CUPS AND CONTAINERS ON FLOOR BEHIND BEVERAGE MACHINED, UNDER TOASTER, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED CLEANING IN FRONT BEVERAGE AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 24
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE AIR CURTAINS OVER THE DRIVE THRU WINDOWS NOT WORKING/MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FRONT DRINK STATION CLEANING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CORE VIOLATION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN FRONT REAR MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DRY/MOP. CORE VIOLATION.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED IDPH APRIL CAULK LETTER, THE TRAINING RECORDS NOT MAINTAINED, NO CURRENT LIST, SOME NO YEAR WHEN EMPLOYEES COMPLETED, AND A COUPLE EXPIRED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TRAINING RECORDS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AT YOU ESTABLISHMENT SO THAT THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT INSPECTOR CAN REVIEW THEM DURING INSPECTION. CORE VIOLATION.CORE VIOLATION.

DEC 7
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

UPRIGHT FREEZER FOR CHICKEN PRODUCTS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

NUMEROUS SMALL HOLES NOTED ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL ALL HOLES. BLACK WALL AND CEILING NOTED AT FRONT SERVICE LINE WHERE BEVERAGES/ICE CREAM DESSERTS ARE PREPARED. WALLS AND CEILINGS MUST BE FINISHED IN A LIGHT COLOR, BLACK IS PROHIBITED.

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR COMPLETE SUBMERSION OF VARIETY OF MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED LARGE TRAYS FROM HOT HOLDING UNIT IN BASINS OF SINK UNABLE TO COMPLETELY SUBMERGE. INSTD TO HAVE BASINS OF SINK LARGE ENOUGH FOR COMPLETE SUBMERSION OF THE LARGEST MULTI USE UTENSILS. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT BEVERAGE, SMOOTHIES PREP AREA. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA.

NOV 27
2017
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED LARGE TRAY IN BASIN OF EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT FRONT HANDSINK ACROSS IN MAIN PREP AREA OR AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO HAVE SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. VIOLATION 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

LIVE SMALL FLIES (OVER 20) NOTED ON WALLS IN PREP AREA AND FRONT CASHIER AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND OBTAIN SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

UPRIGHT FREEZER FOR CHICKEN PRODUCTS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

NUMEROUS SMALL HOLES NOTED ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL ALL HOLES. BLACK WALL AND CEILING NOTED AT FRONT SERVICE LINE WHERE BEVERAGES/ICE CREAM DESSERTS ARE PREPARED. WALLS AND CEILINGS MUST BE FINISHED IN A LIGHT COLOR, BLACK IS PROHIBITED.

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR COMPLETE SUBMERSION OF VARIETY OF MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED LARGE TRAYS FROM HOT HOLDING UNIT IN BASINS OF SINK UNABLE TO COMPLETELY SUBMERGE. INSTD TO HAVE BASINS OF SINK LARGE ENOUGH FOR COMPLETE SUBMERSION OF THE LARGEST MULTI USE UTENSILS. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT BEVERAGE, SMOOTHIES PREP AREA. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA.

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

ROLLING CARTS OF COVERED BUNS AND MUFFINS BEING STORED IN EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STOED (FOOD). INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

AUG 31
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HOT OR TEMPERED RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND WASHBOWLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AT HAND SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND BEVERAGE MACHINES.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS.

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

REPLACE MISSING TILE ALONG BASEBOARD NEAR BREAKROOM. RECAULK LOOSE WASHBOWL IN PLAY SPACE WASHROOM.

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

PROVIDE ADEQUATE ICE SCOOP FOR DISPENSING ICE.

JUN 17
2014
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 10
2014
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

FOUND THE CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM IN THE PLAYGROUND AREA NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. BLACK RAW SEWAGE WATER COMES UP THRU THE FLOOR DRAINS (INSIDE/OUTSIDE THE TOILET ROOM) WHEN TOILET IS FLUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

FEB 5
2014
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 4
2014
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

ALL EMPLOYEE'S AND CUSTOMER TOILET FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. BLACK RAW SEWAGE WATER COMES UP THRU FLOOR DRAIN IN WASHROOMS WHEN TOILETS ARE FLUSHED. ALSO HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER IN PREP AREA BEHIND GRILL, SANDWICH PREP. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED EXTERIOR SIDES OF GRILL SIDE FREEZER , LOOSE.MUST REPAIR.

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

INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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

FOOD AND WATER TRAPPED IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING.MUST RE-GROUT AT FRONT DRIVE THRU ,DEEP FRYER AREA.MUST REPAIR.

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

NO COLD OR HOT RUNNING WATER AT FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVED ICE CREAM MACHINE.MUST REPAIR. NO HOT WATER AT 1-COMP PRODUCE PREP SINK.MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

OBSERVED NO 'NO SMOKING' SIGNS POSTED ON PREMISES. MUST POST AT ENTRANCES AND OTHER AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. FIRST OFFENSE OF CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. 7-32-020A.

MAY 9
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ON THE WALK-IN COOLER COMPRESSOR UNIT NEED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR. REAR ICE MACHINE COVER POOR REPAIR NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHICKEN FRYER DOOR, DEFROST FRY FREEZER NEXT TO GRILL.

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

CLEAN FLOOR FRONT UNDER AND AROUND GRILL AND FRYERS.

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

CLEAN DUSTY WALL AND CEILING NEXT TO THE REAR ICE MACHINE.

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

AT MOP SINK OBSERVED WATER LEAKING NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING PLUMBING PART.

AUG 3
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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.WAITING FOR REPLACEMENT DOOR TO ARRIVE.(FRONT FREEZER). FROM REPORT 1150551 7/20/2012.

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.OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN FRONT DINNING AREA CLOES TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE PLAY LAND NEED TO REPLACE.

JUL 20
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.MENS ROOM TOILET OVERFLOWING AT THIS TIME,PLUMBER CALLED. PLUMBER RODDED TOILET DRAINING CORRECTLY NOW.

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.WALK-IN COOLER COMPRESSOR EXCESSIVE ICE NOT MAINTAINED NEED TO REPAIR/REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.FRONT FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (SMALL FREEZER) NEED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
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.CLEAN REAR LIGHT SHIELDS IN EMPLOYEE ROOM AND ABOVE WASHER.

MAR 16
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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.CLEAN SALAD COOLER STANDING WATER, CLEAN DRINK DISPENSOR DRIP TRAYS AND EXTERIOR OR FRYERS. FROM REPORT 1674734 DATE 3/9/12

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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRONT FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR FRYER.

MAR 9
2012
FAILED
4 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 REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1"GAP UNDER DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING CITATION ISSUED.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN SALAD COOLER WATER ON BOTTOM SHELF, CLEAN DRINK DISPENSOR DRIP TRAYS, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYER.

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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRONT FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR FRYERS.

DEC 6
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AFTER EACH USE. SPOONS AT COFFEE STATION.

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

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRINK DISPENSORS AND REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGH OUT UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS. ALL STANDING WATER MUST BE ELIMINATED. FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING IN THE REAR FRYER AREA, FRONT FRYER AREA, REAR STORAGE AND ICE CREAM AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

WALLS AT THE GRILL AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. CEILING TILES DAMAGED FROM PREVIOUS LEAK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

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

VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

WIPING CLOTHS AND ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 28
2011
FAILED
8 violations2 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. OUTSIDE FREEZER DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 3 1/4 INCH GAPS ON RUBBER WEATHER STRIP ALLOWING LIGHT TO ENTER. OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT THE FRONT ICE CREAM MACHINE AND AT THE REAR SUPPLY AREA. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR AND REMOVE ALL FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY

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. LARGE AMOUNTS OF STANDING WATER DUE TO DRAIN BACKED UP, GARBAGE DEBRIS ON GROUND AND CONTAINERS OPEN WITH DEBRIS VISIBLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AFTER EACH USE. SPOONS AT COFFEE STATION.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRINK DISPENSORS AND REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGH OUT UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS. ALL STANDING WATER MUST BE ELIMINATED. FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING IN THE REAR FRYER AREA, FRONT FRYER AREA, REAR STORAGE AND ICE CREAM AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AT THE GRILL AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. CEILING TILES DAMAGED FROM PREVIOUS LEAK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHS AND ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 22
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL ALL SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS.

JUL 15
2010
FAILED
3 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

OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE DRAIN FLIES AROUND BEVERAGE STATIONS AND ON SURROUNDING WALLS. INSTD TO ELIMINATE SAME AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO REAR WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR WHICH LEADS TO OUTSIDE NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. ALSO EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CONDENSOR LEAKING AT FRONT PREP COOLER. REPAIR SAME.

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

MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK. CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT FRONT. SEAL ALL SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS.

JAN 13
2010
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 6
2010
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

NUMEROUS (OVER 10) LIVE DRAIN FLIES NOTED UNDERNEATH AND AROUND BEVERAGE STATION AT FRONT COUNTER. ROTTING OUT FLOOR, EXCESSIVE STANDING SYRUP, SODA IN CABINET IN SAME AREA. MUST ELIMINATE FLIES AND REPAIR FLOOR TO ELIMINATE HARBORAGE. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS

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