Chicago Health Dept
666 N ORLEANS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).
26 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2026.
OBSERVED THE FAN AND FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN WITH A BUILD OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED THE CEILING FAN IN THE REAR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE CUTTING SURFACES BELOW.
LIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RUSTING CEILING AND PEELING PAINT ABOVE MEAT SLICING PREP AREA IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE GOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING COOKED AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOUND ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. SENT COPY VIA-EMAIL TO PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE IS SLIGHTLY SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED COOKED BEEF IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED. FACILITY MUST DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD (BEEF). PERSON IN CHARGE VERIFIED WHEN MEAT WAS COOKED AND DATE MARKED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
OBSAERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK LOCATED NEAR REGISTER. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
THE RESTROOM DOES NOT HAVE A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR. ALL TOILET ROOMS LOCATED WITHIN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGN IN THESE AREAS. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGN IN THESE AREAS.
FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD (BEEF), PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUTARILY DISCARDED. 10LB $75 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.PLEASE SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED. PLEASE SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT
OBSERVED STAINED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FRONT COOK LINE PREP AREA FLOORS LEADING TO REAR 1ST REAR PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH NON PORUS EASILY CLEANABLE (UNFINISHED CONCRETE FLOORS) IN THE FRONT COOK LINE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREAS ARE REQUIRED TO BE SMOOTH NON PORUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO MAKE IT EASY TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED CRACKED AND CHIPPED PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CEILING IN SECOND REAR PREP AREA NEAR BACK OVEN MADE OF ABSORBENT MATERIAL NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH NON ABSORBANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED COMMERCIAL COOKING ONE BURNER UTILIZED IN FACILITY LOCATED IN ACROSS DELI SECTION NEXT TO THE FRONT OPENING BEVERAGE COOLER. ONE BURNER IS CONNECTED TO NATURAL LINE WITHOUT REQUIRED HOOD INSTALLED. WALL AND BEVERAGE COOLER SHOWS SIGNS OF PREVIOUS FIRE DAMAGE.INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE COMMERCIAL BURNER MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER APPROVED COMMERCIAL HOOD AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGN IN THESE AREAS.
FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD (BEEF), PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUTARILY DISCARDED. 10LB $75 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED STAINED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FRONT COOK LINE PREP AREA FLOORS LEADING TO REAR 1ST REAR PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH NON PORUS EASILY CLEANABLE (UNFINISHED CONCRETE FLOORS) IN THE FRONT COOK LINE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREAS ARE REQUIRED TO BE SMOOTH NON PORUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO MAKE IT EASY TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED CRACKED AND CHIPPED PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CEILING IN SECOND REAR PREP AREA NEAR BACK OVEN MADE OF ABSORBENT MATERIAL NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH NON ABSORBANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED COMMERCIAL COOKING ONE BURNER UTILIZED IN FACILITY LOCATED IN ACROSS DELI SECTION NEXT TO THE FRONT OPENING BEVERAGE COOLER. ONE BURNER IS CONNECTED TO NATURAL LINE WITHOUT REQUIRED HOOD INSTALLED. WALL AND BEVERAGE COOLER SHOWS SIGNS OF PREVIOUS FIRE DAMAGE.INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE COMMERCIAL BURNER MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER APPROVED COMMERCIAL HOOD AND MAINTAINED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK WHERE DISHES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLE IN REAR, DARK STAINS & OPEN GROOVES PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE MAINTENANCE TOOLS (BROOMS & MOPS) ARE STORED, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED. KEEP FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ONSITE
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND KEEP ONSITE.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; ITALIAN BEEF, DELI MEATS, ETC. ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY TO EMPLOYEES TO SIGN, AND KEEP ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
SEE VIOLATION #59.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK WHERE DISHES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLE IN REAR, DARK STAINS & OPEN GROOVES PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE MAINTENANCE TOOLS (BROOMS & MOPS) ARE STORED, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED. KEEP FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ONSITE.
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND KEEP ONSITE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION REPORT DATED, 5/6/2020. VIOLATION INCLUDES: #10 - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ITALIAN BEEF, HAMBURGERS, SAUSAGES, DELI MEATS, ETC. WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CRACKED AND SHIPPED PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ITALIAN BEEF, HAMBURGERS, SAUSAGES, DELI MEATS, ETC. WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BEEF HAMBURGER & STEAK ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CRACKED AND SHIPPED PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
ROAST BEEF BRISKET IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO DISCLAIMER NOR REMINDER ON MENU FOR HAMBURGER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED CRACKED AND CHIPPED PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
REFER TO VIOL 60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 2222806 DATED ON 9-24-18 FOR VIOL#58(NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER.) INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED CORE VIOLATION WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
2-102.12- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, SLICED TOMATOES, ITALIAN BEEF, DELI MEATS, ETC. WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEVER TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2-102.14 (A) (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-301.11 (B)- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER GARNISHING/PREP READY TO EAT FOODS, LETTUCE, SLICED CHEESE, SLICED ONIONS, FOR BURGERS WITH BARE HAND CONTACT. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED. USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS, SINGLE USE GLOVES, ETC. PERSON IN CHARGE CORRECTED VIOLATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
2-402.11 (A) (B) (A)- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
5-205.15 (B) -OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT HAND SINK DRAIN PIPE ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-201.16 (A)- OBSERVED CRACKED AND CHIPPED PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
8-304-11 (A)- OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST INSPECTION SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED WHITE RESIDUE ACCUMULATING ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATING ON THE WALL AND FIXTURES SURROUNDING THE SINGLE BURNER NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SAUSAGES, POTATO FRIES) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1974347 DATED 5/19/17: #36-FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE REAR STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE LOCATED ABOVE THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE REAR STAFF RESTROOM.#37-FOUND A BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT THE STAFF RESTROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE ABOVE STATED RESTROOM. MUST CORRECT ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
OBSERVED WHITE RESIDUE ACCUMULATING ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATING ON THE WALL AND FIXTURES SURROUNDING THE SINGLE BURNER NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE REAR STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE LOCATED ABOVE THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE REAR STAFF RESTROOM.
FOUND A BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT THE STAFF RESTROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE ABOVE STATED RESTROOM.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCTS, USE BY DATE OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR ABOVE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCTS, USE BY DATE OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR ABOVE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 71.8F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-SALAMI 50.3F, CAPICOLA 48.8F, TURKEY BREAST 47.9F, PROVOLONE CHEESE 59.3F,PEPPERONI 53.8F, SPICED HAM 46.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 43 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $180.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.....NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AND OPENING ALONG PIPPING AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING TILES,SEAL OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND CLEAN FANS AND VENTS....NOTED THORN MESH AT REAR WINDOW OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON PIPPING JOINT UNDERNEATH HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES.
NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCTS, USE BY DATE OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.
NOTED NO HAND WASH SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAND SOAP AT THE HAND WASH SINK. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-030
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED ( CHICKEN,ROAST BEEF, DELI MEATS, SALADS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND A CITY CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1459990 DATED 05/21/2014 NOT CORRECTED. #32)NOTED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REAR PREP TABLE LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.#38) NOTED GAS STOVE BY THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR WITH NO HOOD OR PROPERLY VENTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HOOD OVER THE STOVE VENTILATION OR REMOVE STOVE.#43) NOTED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. STILL INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-42-090
NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCTS, USE BY DATE OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.
NOTED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REAR PREP TABLE LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.
NOTED GAS STOVE BY THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR WITH NO HOOD OR PROPERLY VENTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HOOD OVER THE STOVE VENTILATION OR REMOVE STOVE.
NOTED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT LINE TO BE IMPROPER AT 47.5F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW IS MAINTAINED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN 69.4F,PIZZA PUFFS 45.1F,ROAST BEEF ((2 TRAYS 87.4 AND 49.4F),SAUSAGE (HOT HOLDING) 132.1F,HOT DOGS 45.1F.SLICED TOMATOES 45.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 42LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $400.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED EMPLOYEE PREPPING AT THE FRONT LINE AND WHILE WEARING GLOVES PROCEEDED TO CLEAN PREP TABLE WITH WASH CLOTH, THEN GOES TO THE REAR PREP AREA AND BACK TO THE PREP TABLE TO CONTINUE SERVING CUSTOMERS. ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND/OR WASHING HANDS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010.
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP, LID AND LIPS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND A CITY CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
NOTED FOOD (CHEESE SAUCE AND TOMATO)INSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINER( TIN CANS)N INSIDE SERVICE COOLER OF DELI PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE CLEAN CONTAINER WITH TIGHT LIDS AND LABEL.
NOTED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REAR PREP TABLE LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL MEAT SLICERS WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED GAS STOVE BY THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR WITH NO HOOD OR PROPERLY VENTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HOOD OVER THE STOVE VENTILATION OR REMOVE STOVE.
NOTED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST REMOVER FOOD FROM LARGE TIN CAN IN COOLERS AND STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MUST MAKE WALL IN BETWEEN WALK IN COOLER AND DESK SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE-REMOVE PEELING/CHIPPED PAINT.
MUST FIX LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.
FOUND TALL REACH IN (PEPSI) COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 49.2F. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED AND WHEN READY FOR REINSPECTION OF UNIT TO FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOUND 3 LARGE PANS OF BEEF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BEING STORED IN THE ABOVE COOLER. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 50.1F-52.8F. ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AN APPROXIMATE WEIGHT (PER OWNER) OF 61-67LBS. VALUED AT $1,500. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE STORED COLD AT 40F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO SOAP OR HAND DRYING DEVICE WHEN I WENT TO WASH MY HANDS AGAIN. FOUND TOILET ROOM WITH NO HAND DRYING DEVICE. OWNER STATED THAT AN EMPLOYEE WENT TO GET SAID ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO TEMPORARILY USE SOAP IN TOILET ROOM AND TO GET NAPKINS FROM FRONT SERVICE LINE TO DRY HANDS UNTIL ITEMS ARE PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED/MAINTAINED AS INSTRUCTED ON REPORT #612230 DATED 05-19-11. #38/1- OBSERVED A ONE STOVE BURNER BEING USED WITHOUT VENTILATION. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OR MOVE THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVER FOOD FROM LARGE TIN CAN IN COOLERS AND STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MUST MAKE WALL IN BETWEEN WALK IN COOLER AND DESK SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE-REMOVE PEELING/CHIPPED PAINT.
MUST FIX LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER, ELCETRICAL LINES ABOVE THE 1 BURNER STOVE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA.
OBSERVED A ONE BURNER STOVE BEING USED WITHOUT VENTILATION. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OR MOVE THE STOVE.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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 DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
MUST STORE BOXES OF SINGLE USE ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR IN THE DELI AREA AND STORAGE AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER, ELCETRICAL LINES ABOVE THE 1 BURNER STOVE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA.
OBSERVED A ONE BURNER STOVE BEING USED WITHOUT VENTILATION. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OR MOVE THE STOVE.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. No City of Chicago certified food handler on premises while potentially hazardous foods (beef, sausage, etc.) are prepared. Instructed manager a City of Chicago certified food handler must be on premises while potentially hazardous foods are handled. Citation issued. Ticket #H000058042 12.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The following not clean- observed slight lime build up inside ice machine and food build up inside prep cooler door gaskets. Must clean and maintain equipment.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Observed water stained ceiling tiles above rear dining room. Must replace all damaged ceiling tiles.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-compartment sink faucet too short, does not reach all 3 compartments. Must provide extention to faucet, must reach all 3 compartments.
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