Minna'S Restaurant
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2026-03-25 Pass Short Form Complaint 2 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR AREA HOT FOODS PREP AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AND FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO ...
2026-02-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR AREA HOT FOODS PREP AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
2026-02-02 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT WAREWASHING PREP SINK (76.2F), FRONT AND REAR PREP HANDSINK (63F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE: HOT WATER AT ALL HAND-WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT L...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
"OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: ""ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS"" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT READ...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKA...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR AREA HOT FOODS PREP AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER 3-COMPARTMENT DISH SINK (73.5F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT WATER AT ALL WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 110F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON-SITE 1 WAREWASHING SINK NOW AT 113F. INSTRU...
2025-02-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF BEEF AT 45.2F, 2LBS PORK AT 70.2F AND 10LBS OF DICE BEEF AT 47.8F MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 9LBS AT $95. ALL COLD TCS FOOD M...
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2024-03-07 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2024-02-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 2:30PM TO 2:50PM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN/BEEF WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. AT 2:55PM CERTIFIED MANAGER LAURA SALGADO ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.
2023-01-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 2 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED RAW STEAK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 45.6F INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. ALSO OBSERVED SHREDDED CHEESE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 44.3F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE...
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5/11/2021 REPORT #2509473. #57- MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. #58- OBSERVED MULTIPLE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAG...
2022-07-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED A CUSTOMER WALK INTO THE REAR PREP AREA TO SPEAK WITH THE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT PEOPLE WHO ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE RESTAURANT'S OPERATION ARE NOT ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP, FOOD STORAGE, OR WAREWASHING AREAS.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY-TO EAT FOODS (ONIONS, CHEESE, TORTILLAS, BURRITOS) WITH BARE HANDS. OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE GRABBING COOKED TORTILLAS OFF THE FLAT TOP GRILL, ANOTHER EMPLOYEE CUTTING AND HANDLING RAW ONIONS, AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE ...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA FOR HAND WASHING. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND HAND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLTION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. PLUMBER ARRIVED AT T...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE TWO SINKS TO PROTECT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FROM MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PEELED ORANGES STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN THE JUICING AREA PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS NEAR THE REAR PREP/COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5/11/2021 REPORT #2509473 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION...
2021-05-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 13 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA FOR HAND WASHING. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND HAND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLTION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT THE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED SINK STOPPERS IN THE 3-COMPARMENT SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS IN GOOD REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED AT THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQAUTE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.
2019-10-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK AND SUPPLIES 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND PREP AREA FOR PROPER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED THE FLOORS AND WALLS DIRTY THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND GREASE
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2312828 DATE 9-24-19: (58)ALLERGEN TRAINING: Violation Codes: PA 100-0367 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
2019-09-24 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES AND/OR SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PER CODE FOR CLEANING UP OF VOMIT AND DIARHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-0...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY: INSTRUCTED MANAGER, MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER ABOUT FOODS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK AND SUPPLIES 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND PREP AREA FOR PROPER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED THE FLOORS AND WALLS DIRTY THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND GREASE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VOILATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2184301 DATE 7-6-18: (58)ALLERGEN TRAINING: Violation Codes: PA 100-0367 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION (47)Violation Codes: 4-201.11 Inspector Comments: ...
2018-07-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 20 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE GRAB A TORTILLA, PLACE IT ON THE GRILL, FLIP IT BY HAND, AND SERVE IT TO A CUSTOMER ALL USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH THE READY-TO-EAT FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-010
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK IN PROXIMITY TO THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. UTILITY SINK IS NOT TO BE USED FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTAGE, DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN FRONT PREP COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABEL FOR ALL BULK FOODS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED GRAB AND GO NUTS ON FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. MUST PROVIDE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED COFFEE MUG USED AS SCOOP IN SUGAR AND RICE BINS. MUST USE A UTENSIL THAT ALLOWS FOR THE STORAGE TO BE HANDLE UP.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED KNIFE STORED IN PREP COOLER DURING PAUSE WITH THE HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST REMOVE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WOOD PALLET ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA BEING USED AS SHELF. MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES A FLOOR ACCESSIBLE BOTTOM TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED SINK STOPPERS. AS MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS IN GOOD REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OWNER SHOWED UP AFTER INSPECTION WHILE ON SITE WITH TESTING STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARDS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM VENTILATION COVERS ENCRUSTED WITH EXCESS DUST/DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOPS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP. MUST REMOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GAP IN WALL BY REAR DOOR COVERED WITH TAPE. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND TIGHTLY SEAL GAP. OBSERVED GAP IN WALL AND CEILING BY THE REAR THREE COMP SINK. MUST SEAL GAPS AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED.
2017-06-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 6 ▾
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2059634 6/6/17 #18 NOT CORRECTED STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX.8- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL NEXT TO REACH IN FREEZER,ON FLOOR NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN BETWEEN WOOD ATTACHED TO BACK UNDERSIDE OF ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.MUST SEAL GAP IN FLOOR UNDER REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT AND WALL PANELS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT, GROUND IN REAR YARD NEAR DOOR AND FENCE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS
2017-06-06 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 13 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PLACE TOMATOES AND LETTUCE ON A SANDWICH WITH BARE HANDS AND ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER DID THE SAME THING AND HANDLE AVOCADO AFTER I TOLD THE OTHER FOOD HANDLER T...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 4- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE AND REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND ON BASEMENT FLOOR.ALSO APPX."3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND APPX "4-6" GAP ALONG TOP OF REAR SCREEN DOOR.ALSO APPX. 8 OR MORE ...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES AND LIDS WIDE OPEN NOT ABLE TO CLOSE AND BOXES AND CRATES ON GROUND BEHIND GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE TRASH FROM GROUNDS,LIDS NEEDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING ON DUMPSTER.(SERIOUS 7-38-02...
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.A NEW INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE,FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA .MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES BEHIND PREP TABLE AND DISH STORAGE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL PANELS BEHIND STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA,GAPS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA A...
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PIN HOLE IN FAUCET AT MOP SINK AND LEAKY VALVE ON HOT WATER TANK.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
2016-08-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. BEEF IN HOT HOLDING 154*F, AND REFRIED BEANS 162.5*F.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT HAND SINK, AND HOT HOLDING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
2016-01-26 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MASA STORED IN GROCERY BAG, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIES. ANSL REPAIR THE FRONT FRYER DOOR(LOOSE).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED REAR POTATO CHOPPER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOOR, AND REAR MEAT COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA WALL VENT NOT CLEAN DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT FRONT , INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR THE 3 EMPLOYEES WORKING AT THIS TIME., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
2015-01-23 Pass License Re-Inspection 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND LARGE PIZZA OVEN AT REAR OF PREMISES AND CHICKEN ROTISSERIE OVEN AT FRONT OF PREMISES NOT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD.
2015-01-20 Fail License CRITICAL 2 ▾
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
FOUND NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER.SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. BUSINESS CURRENTLY CLOSED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND LARGE PIZZA OVEN AT REAR OF PREMISES AND CHICKEN ROTISSERIE OVEN AT FRONT OF PREMISES NOT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET AND COFFEE MACHINE AT WATER LINE.
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