SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MR. D'S SNACK SHOP.

BEAT. 34/100

6656 W DIVERSEY AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 4, 2025 · passed

Failed 10 of 29 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
29
17 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 10 failed
VIOLATIONS
106
includes 21 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Nov 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 4
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH BUILD UP OF DRIED LIQUID FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALLS NEAR THE FREEZER CHEST IN THE REAR FOOD PREP WITH DRIED FOOD SPLATTERS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED WALL

OCT 28
2025
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. HANDWASING SOAP PROVIDED AT MENTIONED HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PAPER TOWEL WAS PROVIDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C), CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 12 OR MORE SMALL FLIES AND APPROXIMATELY 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON SITE. SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWWASHING AREA. THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE FREEZER CHEST, ON THE LOWER SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE BIN OF WHITE ONIONS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO, FOUND RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FAR-RIGHT SIDE UNDER THE SERVING COUNTER NEAR THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMIATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH BUILD UP OF DRIED LIQUID FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS NEAR THE FREEZER CHEST IN THE REAR FOOD PREP WITH DRIED FOOD SPLATTERS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED WALL.

JAN 28
2025
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 17
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED APRON STORED ON CUTTING BOARD WITH RAW MEAT IN REAR PREP AREA. Soiled LINENS shall be kept in clean, nonabsorbent receptacles or clean, washable laundry bags and stored and transported to prevent contamination of FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT, clean UTENSILS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK BELOW HAND SINK IN REAR AND AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE. MUST REPAIR.

NOV 29
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE AND ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT LEFT CORNER SIDE AT REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER AND CEILING FAN BLADES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD,FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING DEBRIS AT REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

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AUG 25
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 31
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 28
2023
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED HOT DOGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 54F IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE COOLER. STEAK MEAT FOUND AT 56F, SLICED TOMATOES FOUND AT 69F, BURGER PATTIES FOUND AT 45F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE FOUND AT 44F, SLICED ITALIAN BEEF FOUND AT 65F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $300.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR AT 48.4F. OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF 2-DOOR SLIDING COOLER IN FRONT AT 48.0F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD ON GRILL WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT 1-DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR. MUST REPAIR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

APR 21
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT AT LEAST ONE SERVICE SINK (MOP SINK) OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH A FLOOR DRAIN SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR THE CLEANING OF MOPS AND DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER/SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.

APR 14
2022
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE 1-DOOR FREEZER, BEHIND THE OVEN, UNDERNEATH THE ONION STORAGE SHELF, AND NEXT TO THE BOILER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE FRYERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT AT LEAST ONE SERVICE SINK (MOP SINK) OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH A FLOOR DRAIN SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR THE CLEANING OF MOPS AND DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER/SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MULTIPLE HOLES IN THE WALLS INSIDE THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR HOLES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND FOOD ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 12
2021
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 8
2021
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICIES SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED MIKE ANTONOPOULOUS TOUCHING MULTIPLE SANDWICHES WITH BARE HANDS WHILE FILLING BUNS WITH SAUSAGES AND ADDING FRENCH FRIES TO PAPER CONTAINERS. DURING INSPECTION MR. ANTONOPOULOUS PUT ON GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES WHENEVER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK IN REAR TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 60.2F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

SEE VIOLATIONS #10

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED VERY SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OVEN COVERED IN GREASE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE AROUND PIPE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2285253 DATED 4/16/2019: " OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

APR 16
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

APR 9
2019
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER NOT PROPERLY CALIBRATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER MUST BE CALIBRATED FOR ACCURATE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED THE LAST 2 PEST CONTROL INSPECTIONS WERE DATED 6/8/18 AND 12/12/17. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A MINIMUM OF 2 PEST CONTROL SERVICES PER YEAR ARE REQUIRED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 FROM REPORT #2201189 ON 8/20/18 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(C): MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: MUST PROVIDE LABELING ON ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

MINORSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-203.13(A): At least 1 service sink or 1 curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16(A): MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN COVER.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

JAN 24
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some foods not properly dated in reach in cooler in rear prep area, must properly date food items in reach in cooler in rear prep area.

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

Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Reach in cooler shelving/racks in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

AUG 4
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

COOKING HOOD FRONT COOKING AREA, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL GREASE DRIPPING,

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

FLOOR REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT,

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

WALL REAR PREP AREA HAS FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MARITAIN,

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

LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED AND SINK REAR PREP AND AT HAND SINK IN BATHROOM, AND SLOW DRAINING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER ACCURATE AND VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS,

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLING TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OCT 2
2015
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 22
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HAND (NOTED EMPLOYEE PREPARING SANDWICHES, TOUCHING BREAD, TOMATOES, ONIONS ETC WITH BARE HANDS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, FOOD HANDLER MUST WASH HANDS AND WEAR GLOVES OR USE TONGS, SPOONS, SPATULAS ETC. WHEN PREPARING AND HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH UNWRAPPED OR UNENCLOSED FOODS. MANAGER HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED (NOTED IN THE COMMENTS ON A PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT# 1522780 ISSUED ON FEBRUARY 09, 2015). CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1522780 ISSUED ON FEBRUARY 09, 2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #35 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE POTATO PREP AREA IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. #38 - INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.---------- MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAINS STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #40 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER ACCURATE AND VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS (FRONT PREP AREA). ALSO AS PREVIOUSLY MENTION AT SAME REPORT# 1522780 ISSUED ON FEBRUARY 09, 2015 TO OBTAIN CHEMICAL SANITIZING STRIPS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.

FEB 9
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE POTATO PREP AREA IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.---------- MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAINS STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER ACCURATE AND VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS (FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA).

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLING TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 11
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Grease trap box for the 3 compartment sink must be installed. Hood and filters above the cooking equipments require a detail cleaning and provide missing filters for rear hood above stove. The owner has work orders on site for the necessary repairs.

MAR 10
2014
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

Observed; previous serious violation#18 from inspection report#1401411 dated:2/21/14 not corrected.Critical violation 7-42-090. Continued to observe evidence of rodent(s) through mice droppings over 100(mice droppings) in various areas of the premises, on bottoms of rear food prep tables and beneath front service counter(s) and on and around refrigeration units (beneath the motor components of coolers) at rear 3 compartment sink areas along the west wall also on top of boxes of shortening(lard). Pest control service was reccomended and no recent visit from pest control co. since canvass inspection conducted on 2/21/14.Instructed management to clean,sanitize all affected areas,seal noticeable openings where noted to management,Pest control company must be notified for service. Critical violation 7-42-090.

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

See above violation #14.

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

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

Interiors of coolers and bottoms of food prep tables,sides of hot cooking equipments at rear are not clean.Instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Floors along walls and in all corners require a detail cleaning and remove excessive grease build-up on floor beneath the deep fryers.

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

Grease trap box for the 3 compartment sink must be visible. Hood and filters above the cooking equipments require a detail cleaning and provide missing filters for rear hood above stove.

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

Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open foods.

FEB 21
2014
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

Found Food handler not practicing good hygienic practices. Observed female cashier ringing up customers orders, handling cash register, wipe hands on wet cloth behind service counter and procceded to grab hot dog buns and make food order without proper hand washing per city code. Instructed that food handler/cashier must properly wash hands between all duties. Critical citation issued 7-38-010(A).

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

Observed mice droppings-approximately 30 behind clutterred stored articles at rear along east wallbase near the hot water tank,at rear along the west wall next to 1 door refrigerator.Food establishment does have a pest control logbook on premises. Instructed to remove all rodent activity and have licensed pest control service premises. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

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

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

Interiors of coolers and bottoms of food prep tables,sides of hot cooking equipments at rear are not clean.Instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Floors along walls and in all corners require a detail cleaning and remove excessive grease build-up on floor beneath the deep fryers.

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

Grease trap box for the 3 compartment sink must be visible. Hood and filters above the cooking equipments require a detail cleaning and provide missing filters for rear hood above stove.

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

Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open foods.

FEB 14
2013
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 7
2013
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED 31-MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED,35 COVING NOT INSTALLED BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, 42 FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT ALL VIOLATION NOTED 3/16/2012 WERE TO BE CORRECTED 6/7/2012. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

OBSERVED TIN FOIL LINERS ON SPICE SHELVING IN KITCHEN. INSTUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ONLY SMMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED. OBSERVED ONIONS IN CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER ONIONS INTO A PLASTIC FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.

MAR 16
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

Food handler not following good hygienic practices. Observed female cashier ringing up customers orders, handling cash register, wipe hands on wet cloth and proceed to grab hot dog buns and make food order without proper hand washing. Instructed that food handler/cashier must properly wash hands between all duties. Critical citation issued 7-38-010(A).

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

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

Multi use utensils not properly sotred. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

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

Exposed hand sink installed next to three compartment sink. Instructed to install shield between both sinks.

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

Floor behind equipment, along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Coving not installed behind three compartment sink. Instructed to install coving.

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

Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provide proper hair restraints for all food handlers.

MAR 7
2012
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Pest control logbook not provided or maintained on premises. Establishment does not have a licensed pest control service premises and not provided logbook with all required documents. Serious citation issued 7-38-020. Must provided logbook with all required documents.

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

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

Multi use utensils not properly sotred. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

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

Exposed hand sink installed next to three compartment sink. Instructed to install shield between both sinks.

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

Floor behind equipment, along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Coving not installed behind three compartment sink. Instructed to install coving.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside rear one door cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer visible inside cooler.

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

Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provide proper hair restraints for all food handlers.

JUN 23
2011
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSSARY ARTICLES IN REAR AREA (NEXT TO WASHROOM) TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

NOV 15
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK.

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

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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