MOON'S SANDWICH SHOP.

Chicago Health Dept

16 S WESTERN AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026); 3 critical violations across the last 12 months.

27 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

153

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 13

2026

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

FEB 11

2026

FAIL 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 6

2026

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN BOXES STORED THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 20

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

MAY 8

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CARBOARD OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

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FEB 10

2023

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 2

2023

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP IN FRONT EXTERIOR SCREEN AND GLASS DOOR ON SIDE AND AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST/OXIDATION ON BOTTOM OF HOT HOLDING TABLE IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 26

2023

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE IN MIDDLE DISHWASHING AREA ALONG WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ANY DEAD RODENTS AND SANITIZE AREAS.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST/OXIDATION ON BOTTOM OF HOT HOLDING TABLE IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

JUL 26

2021

PASS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLES.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON UPPER WALLS AND PIPES IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 16

2021

FAIL 18 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Other

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

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)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLES.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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)

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,UNUSED FRONT COOLER,STEAM TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS,PREP TABLES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH REAR 3- COMP SINK.SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE COUNTERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON UPPER WALLS AND PIPES IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 25

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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 22

2019

PASS 1 violation

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. -

FEB 14

2019

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

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.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 19

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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

Minor Documentation & Training

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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 PACKAGING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE TO REFRIGERATOR UNIT NEAR 3-COMP SINK/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT NEAR THE 3-COMP SINK/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENT FAN ABOVE 3-COMP SINK WITH DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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 19

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

- 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

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

- 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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

- 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.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

- 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.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

- 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

Minor Documentation & Training

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

- 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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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 PACKAGING.

Minor Sanitation

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

- OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE TO REFRIGERATOR UNIT NEAR 3-COMP SINK/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- 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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT NEAR THE 3-COMP SINK/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED VENT FAN ABOVE 3-COMP SINK WITH DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

- 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 11

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGE COOKIES FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

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

COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS. WHEN USING TUBES YOU MUST HAVE END CAPS IN PLACE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 26

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CAN OPENER AND STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Other

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

OBSERVED UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL (MOTHER OF AN EMPLOYEE) IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN PREP AREAS.

JUL 2

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES PROVIDED FOR THE MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR BOTH.

JUN 25

2015

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

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.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

SEE VIOLATION #14.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE BROKEN DRAIN LINE FROM THE CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 18

2015

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE BROKEN DRAIN LINE FROM THE CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

DEC 24

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED GENERAL CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

NOTED A FEW BRUNT OUT LIGHTS IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 7

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DOOR TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

NOV 21

2013

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR COVERS OF LIGHT SHIELDS,LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA,HAS DUST BUILD-UP

Critical Pest Activity

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

REMOVE SOME CLUTTER FROM THE REAR PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

JUN 20

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN IN FRONT AND REAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

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 29

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOOR PERIMETER HAS LOOSE DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND THE SHELVING, CLEAN THE FLOOR FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE BACK WALL OF THE REAR KITCHEN IS DIRTY, CLEAN AND RESEAL IN A LIGHT COLOR.

MAR 2

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

The ceilings in the rear prep area are dark and stained, clean the ceilings.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The back flow preventer above the stockpot stove has a potable water leak, repair the leak.

MAR 11

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK OF THREE COMP SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH SAME SINK.

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