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Chicago Health Dept

181 W MADISON ST BLDG · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

15 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2019.

Last inspected Nov 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 26

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO ACCESSIBLE HANDSINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL/PROVIDE HANDSINK ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS (BAKED COOKIES) ON DISPLAY WITHOUT ANY LABELING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MEET LABELING REQUIREMENTS BY PROPERLY LABELING ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB ABOVE THE STORAGE RACK WHERE SOFT DRINKS ARE STORED WITHIN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

AUG 22

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14 (A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with *

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

: 2-501.11 (A) NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT NO PROCEDURE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations.

Critical Employee Hygiene

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-403.11 MINOR LEAK AT HAND WASH SINK AT BOTTOM OF DRAIN LIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501-11. MISSING WALL BASE AND FLOOR TILES BEHIND 3-COMP SINK , INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED MGR TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations.

AUG 13

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 (A) NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT NO PROCEDURE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER FOR MORE THAN 5 HOURS: 30 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 50.1F- 54.5F, 10 LBS OF HUMMUS AT 51.4F 3 TUBS OF YOGURT AT 53.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 42 LBS VALUED AT $70. ALL COLD TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11, WALK-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE AT 54.4F WHERE PERISHABLES ARE STORED INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.

Critical Employee Hygiene

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-403.11 MINOR LEAK AT HAND WASH SINK AT BOTTOM OF DRAIN LIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501-11. MISSING WALL BASE AND FLOOR TILES BEHIND 3-COMP SINK , INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOV 13

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT WAS AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE PREP COOLER WAS AT 39.3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; 3 LBS OF HUMMUS AT 59.9F, 15 LBS OF CHEESE FROM 49.3 TO 50.2F, AND 1 LB OF CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD AT 52.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HUMMUS, CHEESE) AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED DISHES (GRILL TOPS) BEING WASHED AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR THE FACILITY WITHOUT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND NOT CONNECTED INTO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER PIPES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR THE FACILITY. BUILDING MAINTANENCE ENGINEER RESTORED HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE PREP TABLE LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILING AND VENT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER TO 1 COMPARTMENT HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 27

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED 45LBS OF RAW CHICKEN INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AT 46.4F-48.7F, AND 3LBS OF CHEESE IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT 58.7F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 48LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $51. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES MISSING INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE THRESHOLD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD WATER AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD WATER AT ALL SINKS.

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JUN 30

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, had excess grease/debris build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

OCT 13

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN DISREPAIR AT THE WALK IN COOLER THRESHOLD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE WALLS NEAR THE CEILING ABOVE THE GRILL HOOD AND ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

FEB 25

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN GOOD WORKING ONES.

JUN 27

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT FOUND IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES(CHICKEN AND BEEF LARGE GRAY CONTAINERS NTO LABELED).

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM INSIDE THE WALL HEATER VENTS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST FAN GUARD COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST REPAIR SLOWING DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT THE SALAD 4-DRAWER COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE.

JUN 24

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT FOUND IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES(CHICKEN AND BEEF LARGE GRAY CONTAINERS NTO LABELED).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY THE INTERIOR OF THE SALAD 4-DRAWER COOLER. FOUND POOLING WATER ON THE BOTTOM SHELF.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS AT MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM INSIDE THE WALL HEATER VENTS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST FAN GUARD COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT THE SALAD 4-DRAWER COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE.

DEC 4

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CORRECTED

NOV 26

2012

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED SEVERAL DIFFERENT FOOD HANDLERS MULTI TASK AND NOT WASH HANDS JUST CHANGED GLOVES. ONE FOOD HANDLER WIPED DOWN STATION THEN BEGAN TO HANDLED READY TO EAT FOODS. ONE FOOD HANDLER TOUCHED HER HAIR THEN WENT ON TO PUT HER GLOVES ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER JUST WENT OVER TO 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WET HIS HANDS USING NO SOAP THEN WIPED HIS HANDS ON A SOILED WASH CLOTH AND BEGAN PREPARING FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI TASKING, HANDLING MONEY, TOUCHING BODY/HAIR, ETC. CRITICIAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN PREP AND REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #567435 DATED ON 06/02/11: 35/1 BROKEN AND MISSING WALL BASE TILES UNDER AND AROUND HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE 3RD COMPARTMENT (SANITIZING)ON THE 3 COMP. SINK.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUN 8

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

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

JUN 2

2011

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food 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 UTENSILS AT 3COMP SINK WITHOUT USING ANY SANITIZER, 3COMP SINK NOT SET UP PROPERLY, ONLY A SMALL BUCKET FILLED WITH SOAPY WATER INSIDE 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED MGR TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS PROPERLY.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

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

All dish washing 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. DISH WASHING FACILITY NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE LEAK NOTED UNDER 3COMP SINK, A BUCKET IS USED TO CATCH WASTE WATER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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. BROKEN AND MISSING WALL BASE TILES UNDER AND AROUND HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

AUG 30

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.2F, COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO MAINTAIN TEMP AT 40F OR LOWER.

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPS: 20 LBS OF HUMMUS ( CHICK PEAS DIP )AT 62.3F, 15 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 49.2F, 15 LBS OF GROUND BEEF AT 50.8F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO HOLD SUCH FOOD ITEMS AT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $200.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BROKEN BASE TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LOOSE FITTING ON 3COMP SINK FAUCET,N INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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