MICHAEL'S RESTAURANT, INC..
4089-4091 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 20 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 42025PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, FRONT BAR AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FRONT PREP SANDWICHES AREA. OBSERVED RAW HANBURGERS AT 49.2F. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 12LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $60. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A FEW DAMAGED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED GREASE ENCRUSTED ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
MAY 242024PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE PIZZA PREP COOLER: SAUSAGE AT44.4F, PEPPERONI AT 51.9F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 47.3F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE ABOVE MENTIONED PIZZA PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 44.1F TO 45.3 WITH THE ABOVE MENTIONED FOODS SUCH AS PEPPERONI AT 51.9F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.COS
COOKS LINE PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC AS STOPPERS FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
UPPER COOLER COMPARTMENT OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD FRAME OF COOLER AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL.
CUTTING BOARD ON THE COOKS LINE STEAM TABLE IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
EXTREMELY DIRTY FAUCET ON THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL AT THE COOKS LINE METAL PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
FEB 242023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES INSIDE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 222022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS RETAKE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COPIES OF RECORD ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS RETAKE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COPIES OF RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 152022FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS RETAKE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COPIES OF RECORD ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS RETAKE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COPIES OF RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2500313 DATED ON 04/16/2021 WAS NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED. #56-6-501.14: **C** Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance, and Discharge Prohibition-NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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APR 162021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUTLERY DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS. -
AUG 52020PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED AT THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 302019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT EAT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. EMPLOYEE MOVED TO DINING ROOM.
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE FRONT(WEST) HAND WASHING SINK AND THE PREP TABLE.
OBSERVED DIRTY BULK FLOUR AND CORN MEAL BULK CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER.MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
NOTED OPEN HOLES, GAPS AROUND CEILING AND WALL PIPING AND ELECTRICAL WIRES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST SEAL ALL SUCH OPENINGS WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR OR SEALING AROUND THE REAR KITCHEN WINDOW SILL.
NOV 62018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD EMPLOYEES and CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with LAW, to the PERSON IN CHARGE, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD, in accordance with the law. OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED - -
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events: A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall have procedures for EMPLOYEES to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. The procedures shall address the specific actions EMPLOYEES must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of EMPLOYEES, consumers, FOOD, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, DATE MARKING ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD -
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES IN BETWEEN USE.
PA 100-0367: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. - -
MAY 162017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUNT INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND ICE SCOOP NOT STORED PROPERLY INSIDE ICE BIN. MUST RELOCATE.
SEP 12016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 04/26/16 REPORT#1763671. 33 OBSERVED GREASE BUIL-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 34 OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES BEHIND BAR AREA NEXT TO BEER COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLENA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUSY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 262016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. MUST BE SENDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACE. MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE COOKS LINE.
OBSERVED GREASE BUIL-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA.
OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES BEHIND BAR AREA NEXT TO BEER COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMIATION.
JUL 152015FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE GREASE TRAP BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR TILES CRACKED/LOOSE AT PREP AREA BY STEAMTABLE/GRILL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
MAR 122015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS MISSING END CAPS, ABOVE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS COVERS.
NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR ALSO PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOLW AT BAR WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AND PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL MUST DRAIN QUICKER.
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
JUL 12014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
STORE SINGLE SERVICE UTENSTILS IN ONE DIRECTION TO AVOID HAND CONTACT WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE UTENSIL.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL REFRIGERATOR GASKETS ON PREMISES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP. FOUND THE FOOD RACKS IN THE REACH-IN COOLER SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOOD VENTS SERVICED DUE TO EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
AUG 132013PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER: SLICE BEEF AT TEMP OF 46.7F.47.6F AND 48F; HOT DOG AT TEMP OF 51.7F; VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESE AT TEMP OF 54.8F; FETA CHEESES AT TEMP OF 46.9F TO 55.9F; SLICE TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 50.5F;SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 48.6F TO 48.9F;RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES AT TEMP OF 54.7F. COOKED SLICED ONIONS AT TEMP OF 94.4F. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 41.9F,FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 40, VALUE $100 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MAR 262012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE BOX FREEZER. ALL METAL RACK SHELVING IN FOOD PREP AND ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALL AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MISSING TILES, OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES. MUST REPAIR, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
MUST INSTALL DRAINAGE TUBING FROM BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS TO PROPER FLOOR DRAIN.
JUL 222010PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING FOOD TONGUES AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT USING SANITIZING SOLUTION.PERSONALLY SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE 100PPM).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO62506-12
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC FOOD SPATULAS .PROVIDE ANOTHER KNIFE RACK FOR FRONT PREP AREA
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISE.
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.REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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