SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MILK & HONEY CAFE.

BEAT. 25/100

1920 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 4, 2025 · passed

Failed 6 of 23 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
23
13 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
102
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jun 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 4
2025
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 24
2025
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF 46 (SWISS CHEESE) AND 48 (DICED TOMATOES) F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1/3 POUND SWISS CHEESE AND 1/2 POUND DICED TOMAOTES ($10). A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED WATER FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK NEAR THE DISH AREA SPLASHED ONTO THE PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD TO AVOID SPLASH CONTAMINATION.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2590629, DATED MARCH 7, 2024, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO #47 REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTED SHELVING RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 7
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8-304.11(A) OBSERVED MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED UPON ARRIVAL. MANAGEMENT POSTED SUMMARY FROM REPORT CONDUCTED ON JUNE 8 2023 AND NOT REPORT FROM FEBRUARY 28 2024 INSTRUCTED TO POST MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT. THE MANAGER SWITCHED TO THE SUMMARY REPORT ISSUED ON FEBRUARY 28, 2024, DURING THE INSPECTION. NEW SUMMARY REPORT ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 28
2024
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING CHLORINE SANITIZER. MANAGER-PROVIDED QUAT TEST STRIPS FACILITY HAS A DISH MACHINE THAT UTILIZES CHLORINE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFacility Condition
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN SAID SINK, IT LEAKS TO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH LIGHT GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

JUN 8
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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JUN 1
2023
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY ITEMS, INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED A FEMALE COOK TAKE A BREAKFAST BURRITO FROM THE LINE AND WRAP IT IN PAPER WITH BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 1LB OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $10. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME IN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN UNIT FREE OF ANY SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF FLOUR IN REAR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL USED TO LINE PREP TABLE AND SIDE OF STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINIUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF DIRT, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS ON THE COOK LINE, IN THE DISH AREA, AND IN THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE, GRIME, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST ON THE HOOD OVER THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2546137 DATED 1/5/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 5
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (EGGS, BURRITOS, MILK) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE BIN WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AND KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

JAN 28
2021
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD SRORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES INREAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDE IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FROM PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHTS BULB ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA AND ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

AUG 6
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES OPEN COFFEE CUPS SITTING ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DAMAGED WALLS BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA, EXPOSED DRY WALL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

REFER TO VIOLATION #60.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2290282 DATED ON 5-22-19 FOR VIOLATION #58 ( NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ) INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

MAY 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS AND DISPOSABLE MOPS AND THE APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATE AT THE ICE MACHINE AND ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR STORAGES AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 6
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BEER COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND INSIDE THE MOTOR HOUSING OF DISPLAY COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT,ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

MAY 9
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL AND REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR, MAINTAIN.

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

MUST PROVIDE MISSING END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE DRY FOOD AND FOOD UTENSILS IN THE BASEMENT TO PROTECT LIGHT FIXTURES AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 2
2017
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXTERIOR LID AND DRIPPING OFF THE SIDES OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE ON THE GROUND SURFACE BELOW THE RECEPTACLE. GREASE MUST BE MAINTAINED INSIDE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE RECEPTACLE AND REMOVE GREASE FROM THE GROUND SURFACE BELOW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED A CUP IN THE CONTAINER OF GRANOLA USED TO DISPENSE GRANOLA. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP OR UTENSIL TO DISPENSE READY TO EAT FOOD AND TO STORE THE UTENSIL EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL AND REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR, MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT DUST FROM BLOWING OUT ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP HANGING FROM THE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST PROVIDE MISSING END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE DRY FOOD AND FOOD UTENSILS IN THE BASEMENT TO PROTECT LIGHT FIXTURES AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED LEAKS UNDER THE LEFT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WATER POOLING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMETN SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIRS SINK AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 9
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF SMALL COOLER UNDER THE ICE BIN AT FRONT SERVING AREA BY THE JUICES. NEED TO REPAIR /REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE TRAY LINE COOLER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. GREASE ON MILK CRATE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE .SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

EXCESS BLACK SLIME INSIDE THE COOLERS ON SHELVES UNDER THE ESPRESSO MACHINE AND INSIDE OTHER COOLERS.MINERAL BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR ICE MACHINE.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MECHANICAL DRAINS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HANDLES ARE HELD WITH COOKIES SHEETS TO SEAL COMPARTMENT AT SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR MECHANICAL DRAINS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.ALONG BASEBOARD AND CORNER THROUGHOUT.

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

WALL PANEL FROM BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE/WEST WALL NOT SEALED.SAME WALL ALSO WITH BLACK SLIME.RESEAL WALL PANEL AND CLEAN WALLS. BROKEN CAULKING AND BLACK SLIME AROUND THE DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA WITH DEAD INSECT INSIDE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

NECK FAUCET AT EXOSED HAND SINK LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JUN 2
2016
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND HALF GALLON OF SKIM MILK AT TEMP OF 45.6F AND 2% MLK AT TEMP OF 46.7F INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER UNDER THE EXPRESSO MACHINE,UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41.3F. FOUND 4 PIECES OF QUICHE AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46 7F,FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY SERVING COOLER,UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 41.1F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 6,VALUE 15 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SCRAPING/ HANDLING DIRTY DISHES,POTS ,UTENSILS AND PUT THEM THRU THE DISH MACHINE,THAN HANDLING /STORING CLEAN DISHES THAT WAS WASHED AND SANITIZED,NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO HANDLE CLEAN/SANITIZE UTENSILS. INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER ON HAND WASHING CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-4-15,REPORT#1591248. #35-WALLS BEHIND THE PREP LINE IN NEED OF SCRAPING TO REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #36-LIGHT ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF END CAPS ON PLASTIC TUBES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 6-2-16 WE(MANAGER/OWNER AND I) OBSERVE THE SAME VIOLATIONS.

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF SMALL COOLER UNDER THE ICE BIN AT FRONT SERVING AREA BY THE JUICES. NEED TO REPAIR /REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE TRAY LINE COOLER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. GREASE ON MILK CRATE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE .SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

EXCESS BLACK SLIME INSIDE THE COOLERS ON SHELVES UNDER THE ESPRESSO MACHINE AND INSIDE OTHER COOLERS.MINERAL BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR ICE MACHINE.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MECHANICAL DRAINS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HANDLES ARE HELD WITH COOKIES SHEETS TO SEAL COMPARTMENT AT SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR MECHANICAL DRAINS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.ALONG BASEBOARD AND CORNER THROUGHOUT.

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

WALL PANEL FROM BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE/WEST WALL NOT SEALED.SAME WALL ALSO WITH BLACK SLIME.RESEAL WALL PANEL AND CLEAN WALLS. BROKEN CAULKING AND BLACK SLIME AROUND THE DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA WITH DEAD INSECT INSIDE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FAUCET NECK AT EXOSED HAND SINK LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

DEC 4
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WORN, DISCOLORED. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING.

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

FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

WALLS BEHIND THE PREP LINE IN NEED OF SCRAPING TO REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHT ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF END CAPS ON PLASTIC TUBES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 6
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN OVEN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN MILK COOLER AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, ALL UNUSED MULTI USE CONTAINERS MUST BE UP OFF THE FLOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 27
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON ICE MACHINE.

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, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

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

REPAIR CEILING IN BASEMENT UTENSIL STORAGE AREA NEAR FREEZERS.

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

FEB 6
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPAIR WALLS IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN VENTS IN WASHROOMS.

JAN 30
2014
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR ORIGINAL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1277663 ON 1-18-13. 32-EXPOSED HANDSINK INSTALLED NEXT TO COOKING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELD ON BOTH SIDES OF SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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

PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. SEPARATE CLEAN UTENSILS FROM SOILED UTENSILS.

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

INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

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

ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND DRINK OFF FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.

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

REPAIR WALLS IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN VENTS IN WASHROOMS.

JAN 18
2013
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

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

Exposed handsink installed next cooking station. Instructed to install shield on both sides of sink.

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

Cutting baords, cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Ventilation covers not toilet room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean vent covers.

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

Unncessart articles stored in basement. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

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

Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.

APR 9
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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 THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVEY EQUIPMENT HAS DUST BUILDUP THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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. CLEAN THE VENTS IN ALL THREE TOILET ROOMS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

JUN 8
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
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. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS

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 AND REPAIR FLOOR SURFACES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS

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 REPAIR CHIPPING WALL SURFACES VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH OUT PREMISES

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

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGING ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY

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