MORTAR AND PESTLE.
3108 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 11 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 102021FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
NOTED THE SIDE EXIT DOOR WITH A TORN/DAMAGED RODENT PROOF STRIP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD. MUST REPLACE.
ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND KITCHEN METAL RACK SHELVING MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINERS FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
MISSING FLOOR DRAIN CAP/COVER AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON-SITE FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 9-4-20 NOT CORRECTED. #55- OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AT REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
SUMMARY REPORT FROM INSPECTION #2386848 ON 9-4-20 NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES VISIBLE TO THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
SEP 42020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AT REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN KIT 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
DATE MARKING OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND THE POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD (LAMB EGGS, ETC) MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS IN WRITTEN FORM ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR,BETWEEN ESPRESSO UNIT AND SAID SINK. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
HOT WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT EASY TO TURN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENTIONED DOORS -
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
SEP 112019FAILED21 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN KIT 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
IMPROPER HAND WASHING TECHNIQUES.OBSERVED A COOK WASHING AND DRYING HANDS,DISCARDED THE PAPER TOWELS AND THAN TURNED OF THE WATER HANDLES.EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO PREP AREA AND HANDLED FOODS(WITH BARE HANDS PICKED UP AND PUT CONDIMENTS ON TOP COOKED FOOD ON PLATE TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMER).EXPLAINED PROPER TECHNIQUE ON HAND WASHING PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED THE COOK COMING FROM REAR STORAGE AREA,HANDLED NON-FOOD ITEMS,INCLUDED MOVING GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING RETURNED TO HANDLE FOOD.READY TO EAT FOOD: TOASTED BREAD, FRESH HERBS CONDIMENTS,AVOCADO SLICE ETC. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING AND GLOVE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
DATE MARKING OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND THE POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD (LAMB EGGS, ETC) MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS IN WRITTEN FORM ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
BOTH SIDE DOORS NOT PROTECTED GAPS OF 1/2" TO 1" BETWEEN DOORS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE TO MINIMIZE PEST/FLYING INSECTS ENTRY
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR,BETWEEN ESPRESSO UNIT AND SAID SINK. SURACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND USE IN PREP AREA
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BEARD PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINT.
OBSERVED ON SITE WATER BOTTLES WITH SMALL MOUTH,UNABLE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE .NEED TO PROVIDE BOTTLE BRUSH OR REPLACE BOTTLES WITH LARGE MOUTH
GREASE TRAP LIDS ARE GREASY AND RUSTY,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
WOOD SHELVES AT FRONT BAR NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.SURFACE IS ROUGH AND NOT ABLE TO CLEAN.PROVIDE AT SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
BLACK MILK CRATES ARE USED FOR ELEVATION OF FOOD ALSO TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS AND NON-FOOD ITEMS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH RAISED SHELF,6" OFF THE FLOOR. -
NO CHEMICAL TEST DEVICE(CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS)PROVIDED ON SITE FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID STRIPS ACCORDING TO SANITIZER SOLUTION USED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
HOT WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT EASY TO TURN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENTIONED DOORS -
STAINLESS WALL BEHIND LOW TEMP MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVE WITH DRY FOOD AND FOOD ITEMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE TO STORE THEIR PERSONAL BELONGING.
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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APR 162018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
OBSERVE FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR NETS. MUST PROVIDE
NOV 132017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN LEFT SIDE OF THE THREE DOOR COOLER.
FEB 102017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY IN PUBLIC VIEW FOR EGGS (COOKED TO ORDER) AND RAW OYSTERS (LISTED ON MENU). MANAGER POSTED REQUIRED SIGN AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
MUST INVERT ALL PRE-SET CUPS AND COVER ALL PRE-SET SILVERWARE.
MUST REPAIR THE COLD WATER LEAK AT THE KITCHEN HAND SINK FAUCET.
MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS (IE, BEARD NETS) AND WEAR WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
OCT 162015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE HOT HANDLE AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PLUMBER'S PUTTY ON THE RIM OF THE DRAINS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →