MORTAR AND PESTLE.

Chicago Health Dept

3108 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

11 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Sep 2021.

Last inspected Sep 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
VIOLATIONS
51
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 17
2021
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 10
2021
FAIL 12 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED THE SIDE EXIT DOOR WITH A TORN/DAMAGED RODENT PROOF STRIP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND KITCHEN METAL RACK SHELVING MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINERS FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING FLOOR DRAIN CAP/COVER AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON-SITE FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.

Minor Sanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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.

Minor Other
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

SUMMARY REPORT FROM INSPECTION #2386848 ON 9-4-20 NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES VISIBLE TO THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

SEP 4
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Other
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

Serious Chemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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. -

Minor Employee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HOT WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT EASY TO TURN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENTIONED DOORS -

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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 11
2019
FAIL 21 violations 5 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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. -

Critical Other
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

Critical Employee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

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

Critical Employee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

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

Serious Chemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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. -

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

BOTH SIDE DOORS NOT PROTECTED GAPS OF 1/2" TO 1" BETWEEN DOORS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE TO MINIMIZE PEST/FLYING INSECTS ENTRY

Minor Employee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND USE IN PREP AREA

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BEARD PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINT.

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

GREASE TRAP LIDS ARE GREASY AND RUSTY,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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

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

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

OBSERVED ON SITE WATER BOTTLES WITH SMALL MOUTH,UNABLE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE .NEED TO PROVIDE BOTTLE BRUSH OR REPLACE BOTTLES WITH LARGE MOUTH

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

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. -

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HOT WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT EASY TO TURN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENTIONED DOORS -

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

STAINLESS WALL BEHIND LOW TEMP MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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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OCT 3
2018
PASS · 0 violations
APR 16
2018
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Employee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVE FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR NETS. MUST PROVIDE

NOV 13
2017
PASS 1 violation
Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN LEFT SIDE OF THE THREE DOOR COOLER.

FEB 10
2017
PASS 4 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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.

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

MUST INVERT ALL PRE-SET CUPS AND COVER ALL PRE-SET SILVERWARE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE COLD WATER LEAK AT THE KITCHEN HAND SINK FAUCET.

Minor Employee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS (IE, BEARD NETS) AND WEAR WHEN HANDLING FOOD.

MAR 1
2016
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 16
2015
PASS 1 violation
Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

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