Chicago
60
YOUR CALL

Mon Ami Gabi

2300 N Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
60/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
17
8 passed
Last Inspected
2025-07-25
Pass Rate
47%
2 failures
Score
60/100
YOUR CALL
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-07-25
Failed 2 inspections (2019, 2016)
Sanitation issues found across 45 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 8 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 45×
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other serious
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Food Storage & Handling critical
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Documentation & Training minor
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Pest Activity critical
2025-07-25 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2024-04-26 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH STAINS AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH TO SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OF REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTERED BASEMENT LIQUOR STROAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH OUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

2022-10-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
1
serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.114 (F: 3 & 4) OBSERVED NO CHLORINE DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, WHICH IS ONLY USED FOR GLASSWARE. PRESENTLY UNIT IS NOT USED DUE TO THE BAR NOT OPERATING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MA...

2022-09-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY POTS PUT THEM THRU THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE (RINSED HIS HANDS WITH WATER SPRAY), AND WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING, HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN POTS. MUST WASH HANDS ONLY AT THE HANDWASHING SINK. MUST WAS...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA WHILE FOOD WAS PREPARED. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED A PAPER TOWEL AT SAID SINK. FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, WHICH IS ONLY USED FOR GLASSWARE. PRESENTLY UNIT IS NOT USED DUE TO THE BAR NOT OPERATING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RI...

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE AT TWO DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLERIN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. REPAIR ISSUE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL CAULKING ALONG THE PREP TABLE IS IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED/DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING TILES IN DISHROOM, PROVIDED.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD HANGING FROM CEILING ABOVE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE.REPLACE

2020-07-14 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. AT MENTIONED AREA OBSERVED A SLICE MEAT, ICE CREAM MAKER ETC. MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT COLD RUNNING WATER, ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED COOK WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED USED LARGE POTS STORED AT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS -

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

SMALL HOLE/RUST ON GREASE TRAP CONTAINER UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN,RE-GROUT SAID FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. BROKEN WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING BETWEEN THE WALL AND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS AND GRIME UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER DEEP FRYER.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD,UNDER EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS IN PREP,DISH ROOM AND BASEMENT AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2019-05-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2019-05-10 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE OR ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK AT SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION# 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNIT ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2019-01-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE OR ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK AT SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION# 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT AND TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, BEEF STEW, ETC. STORED IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABEL/DATE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT READY TO EAT AND TIME AND/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR MORE...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO DETERMINE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT AT SHELVING UNITS AT BAR AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON AT BAR AREA MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE GLASS WARE ITEMS ON TABLES INVERTED OR U...

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PRE SET GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA NOT PROTECTED. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRE SET CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED DRY WALLS IN WINE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

2017-09-06 Pass Canvass
7
minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING (PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT. MUST REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. ALSO, STAIN OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE RACK IN LIQUOR CLOSET IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE 1-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER BASEMENT. ALSO, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM SODA CADDY AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE-GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF GRILL/OVEN IN PREP AREA AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT SAID AREA. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, BEHIND BAR, AND UNDER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, CLEAN SPIDER WEBS FROM WALL FIXTURES THROUGHOUT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR AND AT THE TOP OF STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MARITAIN.

2016-11-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING ROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES AND PIPES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH MACHINE(FRYER,OVENS,GRILL, GRILL TABLE,)DELIME DISH MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,DISH MACHINE AREA,DINING AREA UNDER SEATING.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOLERS,COFFEE STATION.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CAULK NEAR 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,DAMAGED WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND ICE MACHINE,LOOSE WALL PANEL,GAP AT WALL & MISSING BASE AT DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEEES TOILETROOM.

2016-11-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 44.9F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW. ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN R...

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER .1.5 LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 43.6F 11/14/16,4LBS. COOKED ONIONS 49.3F 11/8/16,1LB. GROUND BEEF 46.6F 11/14/16,7 OZ. SLICED TOMATOES 44.9F,1.2 LBS. WATE...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE THAT HAS A PINK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR WALLS AND INTERIOR PARTS THAT IS TOUCHING THE ICE ALSO BLACK BUILD UP AROUND EXTERIOR SHOOT ON INTERIOR OF MACHINE .OBSERVED INSULATI...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING ROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES AND PIPES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH MACHINE(FRYER,OVENS,GRILL, GRILL TABLE,)DELIME DISH MACHINE

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,DISH MACHINE AREA,DINING AREA UNDER SEATING.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOLERS,COFFEE STATION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CAULK NEAR 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,DAMAGED WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND ICE MACHINE,LOOSE WALL PANEL,GAP AT WALL & MISSING BASE AT DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON WALL BASES IN ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEEES TOILETROOM

2016-06-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED SAUCES 2LBS.MERLO SAUCE 52.1F,2LBS.BOULINAISSE SAUCE47.6F,5LBS.AUPOIVEI SAUCE 48.9F-50.0F IN REACH IN COOLER AND 5 GALLONS OF COOKED ONION SOUP 50.8F ALL DATED 6/20/16.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAV...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON OVER HEAD SHELF IN DISH MACHINE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL EQUIPMENT SURFACES IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER,STOVE & FRYER CABINET,DISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND COVER,ICE BI...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS,DISH MACHINE AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,BAR AREA & 3- COMP SINK AREA,FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH MACHINE AND 3- COMP SINK AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN BASEMEN...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA,WALLS IN PREP AREAS,3- COMP SINK AREA,WALLS IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DISH MACHINE AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY STOPPER HANDLE ON 3- COMP SINK.

2015-07-24 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 1LB OF SALMON TO BE USED FOR TARTARE WITHIN REFRIGERATOR VALUED AT $7.OO AT 63.0F. SALMON WAS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS UNCLEAN ON ALL REACH IN REFIRGERATORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE VERY UNCLEAN. FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR ALL FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.

minor Sanitation

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

AOBSERVED ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR ALL FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING IN REAR EXIT RAMP LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE OFF OF DISH ROOM. OBSERVED CEILING TILES OVER MAIN COOKING LINE VERY UNCLEAN AND SOILED. MUST REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER DISH WASHING 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE SPRAYER IS LOCATED. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN NEEDED NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. ONLY EXPOSED HANDSINK IS GREATER THAN 25 FT AWAY AND NOT CONV...

2014-11-17 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GAURD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMNET SINK AND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WORN...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE, ALL CORNERS BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE SEAL THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR THE CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE THE ICE MAKER IN THE BASEMENT. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENMT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE FAUCET. MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR THE HAND SCCO...

2014-05-19 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Storage & Handling

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

NO KNOWN SOURCE OF ORIGIN. FOUND RAW SHELLFISH(MUSSELS) IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH OUT TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL RAW SHELLFISH MUST HAVE A TAG ATTACHED TO IT DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. LID WITH FRESH GREASE AND DEBRIS ALL OVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LID MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED ALL THE TIMES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF HER EMP...

minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, TRAYS,FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR AROUND THE CO2,AND ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE SAME AREA ,BY THE ICE NACHINE AND WALK IN COOLER AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

HOOD/VENT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SLOW DRAINING OF THE WASHBOWL SINK( ONE OUT OF TWO) SINK INSIDE THE WOMENS WAHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE AWELL DRAINING SINK.

2013-09-12 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION FANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA.

2010-06-14 Pass Canvass
6
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. ALL BULK FOODS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

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. WALL CAULKING AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASH BOWL CRACKED AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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. INTERIOR ICE BIN OF ICE MACHINE, MUST CLEAN.

minor Facility Condition

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. LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS MISSING ON SHIELDS ABOVE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AND HALLWAY TO WALK...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE FOR SALAD PREP COOLER.

100
Cafe Brauer
100
Cafe Brauer
55
The Bean Caffe'
55
Einstein Bros. Bagels # 2330
45
Kumas Too

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