MOON'S SANDWICH SHOP.
16 S WESTERN AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO
Failed 8 of 27 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 132026PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
4-904.11: OBSERVED TONGS IMPROPERLY STORED ON PIPE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE SERVICE SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING COOKING UTENSILS ON PIPE AND PROPERLY STORE.
5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL OF THE STORAGE SHELVES, NEAR THE LOCKERS, AND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11: OBSERVED A MISSING FLOOR TILE WITH STANDING WATER INSIDE NEAR THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILE, REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. ISNTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
FEB 112026FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
4-904.11: OBSERVED TONGS IMPROPERLY STORED ON PIPE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE SERVICE SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING COOKING UTENSILS ON PIPE AND PROPERLY STORE.
5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11: OBSERVED A MISSING FLOOR TILE WITH STANDING WATER INSIDE NEAR THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILE, REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL OF THE STORAGE SHELVES, NEAR THE LOCKERS, AND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. ISNTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS CORRECTED EXCEPT VIOLATION #55 NOTED FROM 03/20/2025, REPORT # 2614166 #49: THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IS NOW CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #55: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA CLEAN AND THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAS BEEN REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #55: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED DURING INITIAL INSPECTION
FEB 62026FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED AN EXPIRED, ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILETROOM HANDWASHING SINK. SINK WAS MISSING HOT WATER FAUCET HEAD, ONLY OBSERVED COLD WATER FAUCET HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES USE MEN TOILET ROOM ON SITE UNTIL HOT WATER IS RESTORED IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYYE, MEN TOILET ROOM TIMED FAUCETS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. WATER MUST RUN CONTINOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
OBSERVED TONGS IMPROPERLY STORED ON PIPE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE SERVICE SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING COOKING UTENSILS ON PIPE AND PROPERLY STORE.
OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN BOXES STORED THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL OF THE STORAGE SHELVES, NEAR THE LOCKERS, AND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A MISSING FLOOR TILE WITH STANDING WATER INSIDE NEAR THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILE, REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. ISNTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/20/2025, REPORT # 2614166 #49: CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. #55: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. #55: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
MAR 202025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.
OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
MAY 82024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CARBOARD OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOME FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, DUST, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINATIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED SOME BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGH THE FACILITY AND CONCRETE BY THE HOT HOLD UNIT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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FEB 22023FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP IN FRONT EXTERIOR SCREEN AND GLASS DOOR ON SIDE AND AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST/OXIDATION ON BOTTOM OF HOT HOLDING TABLE IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, FRONT SERVING COUNTER AREA, AND MIDDLE DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN EAST WALL NEAR DOORWAY OF COUNTER SERVICE AREA, AS WELL AS OPPOSITE WALL NEAR DOORWAY.OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2570251 DATED; 1/26/23; #38 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELF, INTERIOR OF UNUSED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA, ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA CORNERS, IN MIDDLE DISH WASHING AREA UNDER ALL SHELVING AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE, IN FURTHEST REAR PREP AREA UNDER SHELVING AND ALONG WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 262023FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELF, ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA CORNERS, IN MIDDLE DISH WASHING AREA UNDER ALL SHELVING AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE, IN FURTHEST REAR PREP AREA UNDER SHELVING AND ALONG WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE IN MIDDLE DISHWASHING AREA ALONG WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ANY DEAD RODENTS AND SANITIZE AREAS.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST/OXIDATION ON BOTTOM OF HOT HOLDING TABLE IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, FRONT SERVING COUNTER AREA, AND MIDDLE DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN EAST WALL NEAR DOORWAY OF COUNTER SERVICE AREA, AS WELL AS OPPOSITE WALL NEAR DOORWAY.OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
JUL 262021PASSED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLES.
Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER,2-DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH REAR 3- COMP SINK.SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON UPPER WALLS AND PIPES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE UNDER REAR 3- COMP SINK,DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA AND MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR AT FRONT WINDOW.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 162021FAILED18 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOODS FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE.OBSERVED APPX. 2LBS. ASSORTED COOKIES 3-IN A PLASTIC PACKAGE WITH TWIST TIE THAT WAS PURCHASED FROM A CUSTOMER ON COUNTER FOR SALE. NO RECEIPT OR INVOICE PROVIDED. MUST PURCHASE FROM AN APPROVED SUPPLIER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE.APPX.2LBS.$10.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED POTATO 89.4F-103.4F. .5LBS COOKED MEATLOAF 90.3F. 1LB. COOKED ROAST BEEF 104.5F.1LBS. CORNED BEEF 130.6F.ON LOWER SHELVES OF STEAM TABLES AND COUNTER TOPS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.5.5LBS. $30.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB. SLICED TURKEY 47.1F AND 1LB. SLICED HAM 46.4F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 2LBS. $10.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 125 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF AT SERVICE COUNTER,UNDER COOKING ,INSIDE OF UNUSED COOLER,ON FLOOR NEXT TO PAPER GOODS STORAGE RACK,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS,ON BOTH SIDES NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER.ALSO. EVIDENCE OF APPX. 5-7 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/16/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLES.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER,2-DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,UNUSED FRONT COOLER,STEAM TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS,PREP TABLES.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH REAR 3- COMP SINK.SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE UNDER REAR 3- COMP SINK,DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA AND MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR AT FRONT WINDOW.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE COUNTERS.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON UPPER WALLS AND PIPES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 252020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN
FEB 222019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. -
FEB 142019FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDSINK NEAR REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY UTILIZE THE HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT FRONT SERVICE GRILL PREPARING TURKEY SANDWICHES WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EACH FOOD HANDLER WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS TO KEEP HAIR FROM CONTACTING EXPOSED FOOD.
OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER IN REAR OF FACILITY NEAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS , UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS.
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2229986 ON 10/19/18. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (37) 3-302.12 - 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 PACKAGING. (47) 4-501.11 - OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE TO REFRIGERATOR UNIT NEAR 3-COMP SINK/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. (55) 6-201.11 - OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE IN DISH AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. (56) 6-303.11 - OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT NEAR THE 3-COMP SINK/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHTBULBS. (56) 6-501.14 - OBSERVED VENT FAN ABOVE 3-COMP SINK WITH DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. (58) PA 100-0367 - OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 192018PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 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
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDSINK NEAR REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY UTILIZE THE HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATORS AND WALK IN COOLERS FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR ALL UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 PACKAGING.
OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE TO REFRIGERATOR UNIT NEAR 3-COMP SINK/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE IN DISH AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY TO REMOVE OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER BUST BUILDUP BEHIND AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATED UNITS.
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT NEAR THE 3-COMP SINK/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED VENT FAN ABOVE 3-COMP SINK WITH DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
OCT 192018PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
- OBSERVED 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
- OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- OBSERVED NO HANDSINK NEAR REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY UTILIZE THE HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
- OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
- OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATORS AND WALK IN COOLERS FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR ALL UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 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 PACKAGING.
- OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE TO REFRIGERATOR UNIT NEAR 3-COMP SINK/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
- OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE IN DISH AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
- OBSERVED VENT FAN ABOVE 3-COMP SINK WITH DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
- OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT NEAR THE 3-COMP SINK/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
- OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
JAN 112017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGE COOKIES FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHT ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS. WHEN USING TUBES YOU MUST HAVE END CAPS IN PLACE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 262016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CAN OPENER AND STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FOUND FLOORS IN CORNER AND UNDER/AROUND EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE, IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA.
FOUND OPENINGS IN THE BRICK WALLS IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCETS ON BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND LARGE POTS TOO BIG TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN EITHER 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REMOVE LARGE POTS, OR INSTALL A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMURGE THE LARGEST UTENSILS.
OBSERVED UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL (MOTHER OF AN EMPLOYEE) IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN PREP AREAS.
JUL 22015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES PROVIDED FOR THE MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR BOTH.
JUN 252015FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1445321 ON 6/18/15 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE ROACHES IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
SEE VIOLATION #14.
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
OBSERVED STAINLESS STEEL CANS AND MILK CONTAINERS BEING EMPTIED AND REUSED TO STORE FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND NOT TO REUSE THE CANS AND CONTAINERS.
CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS.
SEAL ALL OF THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE STOVE AND DOORWAYS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. CLEAN AND REPAINT THE BRICK WALL IN BETWEEN THE DOORWAYS OF THE REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA.
REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REPAIR THE BROKEN DRAIN LINE FROM THE CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 182015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LIVE INSECTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. 5 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE STOVE AND UNDER THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS.
REPAIR THE BROKEN DRAIN LINE FROM THE CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
DEC 242014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED A FEW PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED ON PROPERLY LABELING FOOD ITEMS WITH THE NAME, DATE AND TIME. ALSO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT.
FLOORS NEED GENERAL CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
NOTED A FEW BRUNT OUT LIGHTS IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 72014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED A FEW PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED ON PROPERLY LABELING FOOD ITEMS WITH THE NAME, DATE AND TIME. ALSO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DOOR TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
NOTED A FEW CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
NOV 212013PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA
REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF PREMISES AND REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARDS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
CLEAN INTERIOR COVERS OF LIGHT SHIELDS,LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA,HAS DUST BUILD-UP
REMOVE SOME CLUTTER FROM THE REAR PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
JUN 202013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN/PAINT RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN. ICE MACHINE HAS SOME RUST ON INTERIOR PANEL; REMOVE.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN IN FRONT AND REAR.
CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN WINDOW FANS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN PIPES ALONG WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST.
NOV 292012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
THE MEASURING SPOONS AND TONGS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DISH DRYING RACK PERFORATED MAT ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE.
THE MEAT SLICER HAS A GREASY BUILDUP ON THE UPPER SURFACES; SCRUB CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SLICER AND MAINTAIN IT DAILY. THE ICE MACHINE HAS SOME SURFACE RUST ON THE INNER LIP AREA, SCRUB CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA. THE CAN OPENER HAS SOME METAL SHAVINGS ON THE BLADE, CLEAN AND REPLACE THE BLADE IF IT IS DULL.
THE FLOOR PERIMETER HAS LOOSE DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND THE SHELVING, CLEAN THE FLOOR FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
THE BACK WALL OF THE REAR KITCHEN IS DIRTY, CLEAN AND RESEAL IN A LIGHT COLOR.
MAR 22012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
The knife holder and the interior of the utensil drawer have dirty duct tape and drawer liners respectively, remove unsanitary tape and wash, rinse and sanitize the surfaces so your food utensils can be stored in a sanitary manner.
The front counter island has dirty duct tape on the top and the east lowboy reach in cooler has a damaged and unsanitary door and frame. Clean, rinse, sanitize and repair surfaces so they are smooth and sanitary.
The floors have dirty baseboards and corners under the three compartment sinks, behind the stove and under the refrigeration unit. Clean the floors from corner to corner.
The ceilings in the rear prep area are dark and stained, clean the ceilings.
The back flow preventer above the stockpot stove has a potable water leak, repair the leak.
MAR 112011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR KITCHEN UNDER SHELVES. ALSO CLEAN IN FRONT PREP AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT.
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK OF THREE COMP SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH SAME SINK.
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