MOONBOWLS.
2464 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 10 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 122025FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 PITCHER FROM HAND SINK.
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
APR 112025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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.
APR 42025FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 NECESSARY INFORMATION AS SPECIFIED IN THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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.
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 WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID AND WITHOUT OVERFLOWING TRASH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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 DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE.
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 AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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.
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.
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.
SEP 92024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 ISSUED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY HANGING TO DRY AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE BASEMENT.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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JUN 22023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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.
: 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.
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.
: 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 12023FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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.
: 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.
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.
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.
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 THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AT AND CEILING VENTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.-: 6-501.12-- NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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 OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS AND PROVIDE THE CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT.---#60-: 8-404.13(B:4)- 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 FOOD AND DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
APR 242023FAILED15 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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.
NOTED SOME IN USE UTENSILS WITH BURNT PLASTIC HANDLES.----NOTED POT HOLDER IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR, BURNT AND TORN. MUST REPLACE ALL.
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.
INTERIOR OF THE REAR KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY HANGING TO DRY AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK BETWEEN USE.
NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AT AND CEILING VENTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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 FOOD AND DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
MAY 172022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 ISSUED.
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.
MAY 62022FAILED9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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 FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK NOR SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
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.
BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
NO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES ARE PROVIDED ON-SITE, AS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020(B), NO CITATION ISSUED
HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH OPENINGS SEAMS AT METAL SHEETS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE SMOOTHLY AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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