MORRY'S DELI.

Chicago Health Dept

5500 S CORNELL AVE · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2025), 2 critical violations noted.

26 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

180

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 5

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF COFFEE STORED ON PREP TABLE NEAR SLICER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT, CHILI 124.5F, SOUP 123.6F. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE STORED AT 135F OR ABOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE, SLICED TOMATOES 60.8F, PASTRAMI 57.3F, CORNED BEEF 57.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER NOT MANTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 49.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSIED

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON COILS OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SLICERS, FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

DEC 17

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD UP; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BUILD UP ON THE BLADE OF THE CAN OPENER AT THE PREP TABLE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE CENTER AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ON VARIOUS CEILING VENTS; INTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION HAS NO REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGENT TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

JAN 17

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GRILL AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.

JAN 10

2024

FAIL 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

EMPLOYEE DID NOT PROPERLY WASH HANDS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS AFTER ENTERING ESTABLISHMENT FROM THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HIS HANDS AT THE HANDSINK AND HE RINSED THEM OFF WITH WATER AT THE THREE COMP SINK AND PROCEDED TO HANDLE FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO TRAIN EMPLOYEE ON WHEN TO AND HOW TO PROPERLY WASH HIS HANDS BEFORE PREPARING AND HANDLING FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGN LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 50 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZERS, ON BOTTOM SHELF ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMP SINK, UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND ON THE WINDOW LEDGE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY COME OUT TO SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GRILL AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.

APR 24

2023

PASS 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD DELIVERY BEING STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PUT AWAY TO REMOVE FROM FLOOR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZING BUCKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE IF NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ALL LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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MAR 31

2022

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE OUTER DOORS WITH 1/4" GAPS AT THE BOTTOM AND IN THE MIDDLE. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT/PESTS ENTRY POINTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR BOTTOM AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS, PREP STATIONS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FIXTURES,SHELVING AND THE FLOOR INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY VENT COVERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, DIRTY WALLS BEHIND PREP STATIONS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE FILTER ABOVE THE GRILL DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 4

2021

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ONE THREE DOOR UNIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR; DOOR DOES NOT STAY CLOSED WITHOUT SOMETHING PROPED UP AGAINST IT; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: ALL STORAGE SHELVES, CAN OPENER BLADE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL AND FRYER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

BOTH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

MAR 31

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT HAM AND DELI MEAT NOT DATED IN REAR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DATE ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 24

2019

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLUTTER THROUGHOUT. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE UPRIGHT 2-DR FREEZERS ARE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 20

2019

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE UPRIGHT 2-DR FREEZERS ARE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLUTTER THROUGHOUT. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2312252 DATED 9/13/2019 #10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

SEP 13

2019

FAIL 7 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING.MUST INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. VIOLATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE UPRIGHT 2-DR FREEZERS ARE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLUTTER THROUGHOUT. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 26

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 17 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING.MUST INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKINGS FOR TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN SEVERAL COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF UNDERCOOKED FOODS POSTED ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTIAN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (BAKED GOODS,ETC)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER AND ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Other

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

4-903.11(A;C) MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES,WINDOW SILLS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN VESTIBULE AND WALL TILES IN PREP AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA AND CEILING VENTS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES . MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 18

2018

FAIL 23 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING.MUST INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2- PANS OF APPX. 12LBS OF SLICED CORNED BEEF AT 49.6F & 49.8F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKINGS FOR TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN SEVERAL COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF UNDERCOOKED FOODS POSTED ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTIAN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES WITH.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (BAKED GOODS,ETC)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER AND ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Other

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

MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH FAR RIGHT AND LEFT COMPARTMENTS ONLY THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT TO SET UP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES,WINDOW SILLS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN VESTIBULE AND WALL TILES IN PREP AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA AND CEILING VENTS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES . MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 2

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED ONE OF THE DOORS TO THE TWO DOOR COOLER ALONG THE BACK PREP COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR DOOR TO COOLER. (UNIT HOLDING AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT INTERNAL THERMOMETERS; MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MAR 31

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR MANAGER ON DUTY. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: THE INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS INCLUDING ATTAHCED GASKETS, THE EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA,THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS,THE MEAT SLICER, THE MICROWAVE,CABINETS, AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND THE COOK LINE, AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

MAR 24

2016

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP WASTE WATER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT INTO THE 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER TURNED ON IN THE SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND THE COOK LINE, AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

SEP 4

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLERS.

Minor Food Temperature

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES,GARBAGE CANS,BREAD SLICER,DRAWERS,ALL PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS,OVEN,CAN OPENER,MEAT SLICER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT(COOLERS,HOT HOLDING UNITS),MICROWAVE,COUNTER TOPS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI & DIRT FROM FLOOR ALONG,UNDER & AROUND WALLBASE THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL FLOOR TILE AROUND GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS& DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,FITERS & HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES IN PREP AREAS AND NEAR REAR DOOR,HOLE IN LOWER DOOR OF REAR STORAGE AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND 3- COMP SINK.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,REAR STORAGE AREA & END CAPS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK AND PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILETROOM

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS.

Minor Food Temperature

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES SUCH AS UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT,MEAT SLICER,BOXES STORED IN BETWEEN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 28

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPEARTURES OF FRONT SALAD PREP COOLER AT 53.9F,REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT45.7F AND REAR CHEST COOLER AT 44.8F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE . A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNITS.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS SUCH AS 7LBS. MACARONI SALAD 48.3F,3 LBS.COLE SLAW 49.7F,7.5LBS POTATO SALAD 48.2F-51.1F,2.5LBS SLICED TOMATOES 66.1F,2.12 LBS. SLICED ITALIAN BEEF 42.8F-44.9F,2LBS. DICED CHICKEN 49.6F,10LBS.ROAST BEEF 45.6F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 34.12 LBS $85(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLERS.

Minor Food Temperature

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES,GARBAGE CANS,BREAD SLICER,DRAWERS,ALL PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS,OVEN,CAN OPENER,MEAT SLICER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT(COOLERS,HOT HOLDING UNITS),MICROWAVE,COUNTER TOPS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI & DIRT FROM FLOOR ALONG,UNDER & AROUND WALLBASE THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL FLOOR TILE AROUND GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS& DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,FITERS & HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES IN PREP AREAS AND NEAR REAR DOOR,HOLE IN LOWER DOOR OF REAR STORAGE AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND 3- COMP SINK.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,REAR STORAGE AREA & END CAPS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK AND PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILETROOM

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS.

Minor Food Temperature

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

MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES SUCH AS UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT,MEAT SLICER,BOXES STORED IN BETWEEN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 16

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR WALL WITH HOLES/ BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

APR 2

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE INSIDE REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, AND HAVE FREEZER REPAIRED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE FIRST PREP AREA OVEN COMMING FROM TOP FLAT GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN., ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT UP RIGHT FREEZER. CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER OVER COOKING AREA, AND COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO NEED TO REPLACE 3 COMP.SINK STOPPERS.

JAN 16

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DISCARD WORN CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM REAR STORAGE SHELVES ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REACH IN COOLERS ALONG FRONT PREP LINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND COOLERS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL MOTOR HOUSING AT ALL COOLERS AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOLERS,IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND ALONG COOKLINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR REACH IN COOLER.

FEB 27

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL PREPARED SALADS AND PACKAGED BAKED GOODS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON COOLER DOOR UNDER SLICER.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, GRILL, SINKS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVES.

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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT FROM FOOD ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING SALADS. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FEB 16

2012

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY AND FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. HANDS MUST BE WASHED BETWEEN TASKS, BEFORE AND AFTER CHANGING GLOVES. OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINK. EXPOSED SINK FILLED WITH A SLICED ONION AND STRAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE SINK, PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF FRONT DOORS AND RUSTED HOLE IN BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL PREPARED SALADS AND PACKAGED BAKED GOODS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON COOLER DOOR UNDER SLICER. PAINT SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA (CHIPPED PAINT).

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN WASHROOM.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. SEPARATE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS FROM FOOD IN REAR STORAGE AREA. WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING SALADS. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUN 7

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED.)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT REAR OF PREMISES.

FEB 17

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOLERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM.

FEB 17

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES BETWEEN FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. WIPE COUNTER AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOMS OF COUNTERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST HAVE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE; MUST PROVIDE.

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