Chicago Health Dept
5500 S CORNELL AVE · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026).
27 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2026.
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN 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 SLOW DRAINING HAND-WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF COFFEE STORED ON PREP TABLE NEAR SLICER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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
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
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
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON COILS OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SLICERS, FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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.
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE CENTER AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.
OBSERVED DUST ON VARIOUS CEILING VENTS; INTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION HAS NO REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGENT TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GRILL AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS.
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.
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.
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.
NO HANDWASHING SIGN LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GRILL AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS.
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.
INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DELIVERY BEING STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PUT AWAY TO REMOVE FROM FLOOR AREA.
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZING BUCKETS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE IF NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE OUTER DOORS WITH 1/4" GAPS AT THE BOTTOM AND IN THE MIDDLE. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT/PESTS ENTRY POINTS.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR BOTTOM AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS, PREP STATIONS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FIXTURES,SHELVING AND THE FLOOR INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
OBSERVED DIRTY VENT COVERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, DIRTY WALLS BEHIND PREP STATIONS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FILTER ABOVE THE GRILL DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONE THREE DOOR UNIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR; DOOR DOES NOT STAY CLOSED WITHOUT SOMETHING PROPED UP AGAINST IT; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR.
FOUND LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.
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.
BOTH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE UPRIGHT 2-DR FREEZERS ARE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLUTTER THROUGHOUT. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE UPRIGHT 2-DR FREEZERS ARE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLUTTER THROUGHOUT. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. VIOLATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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 PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE UPRIGHT 2-DR FREEZERS ARE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLUTTER THROUGHOUT. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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)
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)
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)
3-302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (BAKED GOODS,ETC)
OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER AND ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
4-903.11(A;C) MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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.
5-205.15 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM.
6-501.114 MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
6-501.13 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN VESTIBULE AND WALL TILES IN PREP AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
6-201.11 MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA AND CEILING VENTS.
6-202.11 MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
2-102.13 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES . MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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)
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)
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)
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)
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES WITH.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (BAKED GOODS,ETC)
OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER AND ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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)
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)
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN VESTIBULE AND WALL TILES IN PREP AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA AND CEILING VENTS.
MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES . MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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).
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT INTERNAL THERMOMETERS; MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS WHERE NEEDED.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR MANAGER ON DUTY. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND THE COOK LINE, AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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
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.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND THE COOK LINE, AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLERS.
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.
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.
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.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,REAR STORAGE AREA & END CAPS.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK AND PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILETROOM
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES SUCH AS UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT,MEAT SLICER,BOXES STORED IN BETWEEN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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)
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)
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLERS.
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.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI & DIRT FROM FLOOR ALONG,UNDER & AROUND WALLBASE THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL FLOOR TILE AROUND GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,REAR STORAGE AREA & END CAPS.
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK AND PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILETROOM
MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS.
MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES SUCH AS UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT,MEAT SLICER,BOXES STORED IN BETWEEN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED THE REAR WALL WITH HOLES/ BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE INSIDE REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, AND HAVE FREEZER REPAIRED.
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.
OBSERVED REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO NEED TO REPLACE 3 COMP.SINK STOPPERS.
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.
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.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOLERS,IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND ALONG COOKLINE.
MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR REACH IN COOLER.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL PREPARED SALADS AND PACKAGED BAKED GOODS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING SALADS. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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.
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.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL PREPARED SALADS AND PACKAGED BAKED GOODS.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING SALADS. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED.)
FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT REAR OF PREMISES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOLERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE NEEDED.
REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM.
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.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SINK.
ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST HAVE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE; MUST PROVIDE.
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