Moonbowls
Troubled record — failed 5 of 10 inspections for sanitation, documentation & training
2025-06-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-06-12 Fail Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED A LARGE WATER PITCHER IN HAND WASHING BOWL. HAND WASHING SINK MUST ONLY BE USED TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE REMOVED WATER P...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS AND ALONG LEFT SIDE OF WALL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIOR...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR PROVIDE FOR ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
2025-04-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR PROVIDE FOR ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.
2025-04-04 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 10 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING RECENT SERVICE REPORTS OR THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING ALL NECESSAR...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NEAR THE FRYER AND THE TABLE BELOW THE FLAT TOP GRILL TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED IN BURNT ON DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SIDES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR PROVIDE FOR ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING HEAVILY FROM THE BROKEN SPOUT WHEN HOT OR COLD WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER TO BE OVERFLOWING AND LID COMPLETELY OPEN, AS WELL AS LID OF GREASE CONTAINER FULLY DISLODGED AND INTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER VISIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR LOOSE GREASE CONTAINER LID AND MAINTAIN ALL TRASH CONTAINERS W...
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE AND TRASH CONTAINERS, AS WELL AS BOXES STREWN AROUND THE CONTAINERS, AND BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE ON THE GROUND BELOW THE TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TRASH AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH DEBR...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP BELOW THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE NORTH WALL AND FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH BUILD UP BELOW ALL TABLES AND SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE ...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE (1) OF TWO (2) LIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONAL IN THE EXHAUST HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SREVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHTS IN GOOD REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WORKING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING, AND MAINTAIN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
2024-09-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE REQUIRED SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION IS...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY HANGING TO DRY AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK BETWEEN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE BASEMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 06/02/2023, INSPECTION REPORT#2576729. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
2023-06-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THIS TIME DURING THE RE-INSPECTION WHEN FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
: 3-304.12-- NOTED IN USE UTENSILS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN USE CO-MINGLING IN CONTAINERS OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS ON OR IN A CLEAN SURFACE. OR AT A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ABOVE 135F.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11-- MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER, ICE MACHINE AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. THIS INCLUDES FOOD CONTACT ITEMS SUCH AS TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
: 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
2023-05-01 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 8 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO POSTED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
: 3-304.12-- NOTED IN USE UTENSILS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN USE CO-MINGLING IN CONTAINERS OF WATER AT A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 87.6F. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS ON OR IN A CLEAN SURFACE. OR AT A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ABOVE 135F.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-- NOTED SOME IN USE UTENSILS WITH BURNT PLASTIC HANDLES.----NOTED POT HOLDER IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR, BURNT AND TORN. MUST REPLACE ALL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13-- MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.---4-601.11(B)---INTERIOR OF THE REAR KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11-- MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER, ICE MACHINE AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.----EXCESSIVE DUST ON TH...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-24-23 REPORT #2574805 #25-: 3-603.11--MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS SUCH AS FRIED EGG THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS O...
2023-04-24 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 15 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS SUCH AS FRIED EGG THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS AND PROVIDE THE CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT. PRIO...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED IN USE UTENSILS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN USE CO-MINGLING IN CONTAINERS OF WATER AT A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 87.6F. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS ON OR IN A CLEAN SURFACE. OR AT A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ABOVE 135F.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED SOME IN USE UTENSILS WITH BURNT PLASTIC HANDLES.----NOTED POT HOLDER IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR, BURNT AND TORN. MUST REPLACE ALL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.----NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE UNDERNEATH PORTION OF THE METAL SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF THE REAR KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY HANGING TO DRY AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK BETWEEN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER, ICE MACHINE AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING T...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5-17-22 REPORT #2555864 NOT CORRECTED #39- 3-305.11: WASTE PIPE ABOVE SHELVES IN THE STORAGE AREA MUST BE ENCASED. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OR RELOCATED SHELVES BEFORE USE FOR DRY F...
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
SUMMARY REPORT FROM 5-17-22 REPORT #2555864 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. NOT FOUND ON PREMISES. TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
2022-05-17 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O): FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11: WASTE PIPE ABOVE SHELVES IN THE STORAGE AREA MUST BE ENCASED. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OR RELOCATED SHELVES BEFORE USE FOR DRY FOOD AND DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS.
2022-05-06 Fail License CRITICAL 9 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDA...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK NOR SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
WASTE PIPE ABOVE SHELVES IN THE STORAGE AREA MUST BE ENCASED. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OR RELOCATED SHELVES BEFORE USE FOR DRY FOOD AND DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES ARE PROVIDED ON-SITE, AS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020(B), NO CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH OPENINGS SEAMS AT METAL SHEETS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE SMOOTHLY AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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