SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MR ZEES, INC.

EAT. 90/100

3958 N NARRAGANSETT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 20, 2026 · passed

17 of 22 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
22
17 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
100
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 20
2026
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

JAN 10
2025
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 14
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE BIN WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE INSIDE OF FRYERS.

APR 17
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN (PREP AREA).

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN-COOLER.

MAR 3
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

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SEP 17
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/2" AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT/DEBRIS ON WALLS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN WALLS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND AT CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 15
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS (PREP AREA, WASHROOMS).

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL AND CEILING WITH DUST ACCUMULATION AND MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOORS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.

APR 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AND TO MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (PORK RIBS,POTATOES ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT SINGLE SERVICE PANS,CONTAINERS STORED AT REAR SHELF TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM COOKING GRILL.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MANUAL CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO FOOD PREP TABLE NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

MAR 22
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.-----------MUST REFINISH CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA OR REPLACE.---------MUST REPLACE RUBBER STRIPPING UNDERNEATH WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE SECOND FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FEB 24
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA BY ICE MACHINE.----------DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE AND FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ESPECIALLY IN CORNERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK WITH LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.---------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

SEP 21
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, SEE BELOW, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-012

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

COOKED PREPARED FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATED OR LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL,

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

RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND CHIPPING PAINT FIRST FLOOR DRY STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL ANY SURFACES THATS IN POOR REPAIR, AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

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

COOKING EQUIPMENT, DUSTY FAN GUARD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

WALL BY FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, (CRACKED) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT WITHOUT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER, AND OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO ADD MORE LIGHT,

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED PROPERLY IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS,

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

LEAK AT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE IN A NEATER FASHION,

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND NO PROOF OF (2) EMPLOYEES WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JAN 15
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKET AT REACH IN PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

JAN 8
2016
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED DATED, 02/10/2015, INSPECTION REPORT #1522863, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 33 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR COOKING AREA AND IN REAR MOP SINK AREA 34 MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. 38 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. 41 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORE IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.----------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE PROPERLY STORED OFF THE FLOOR IN THE MOP SINK AREA. 45 FOUND NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

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

RUBBER GASKET AT REACH IN PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

FEB 10
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR COOKING AREA AND IN REAR MOP SINK AREA

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/RE GROUT FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE 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 PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORE IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.----------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE PROPERLY STORED OFF THE FLOOR IN THE MOP SINK AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUL 10
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items items not properly dated in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and in reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler.

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

Cutting boards that had deep cuts in prep area, shall be replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shields in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, shall be provided.

NOV 8
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Rear storage shelving that had peeling paint, raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed. Non food contact surfaces of ice machine that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

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

Floors in 2nd floor storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors under grill area, and under chicken rotisserie equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Walls that had peeling paint in rear kitchen area, and by mop sink, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

FEB 28
2013
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler.

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

Cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be replaced/repaired.

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, reach in cooler not clean, need cleaning(detailed), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, rear storage shelving, not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas under shelving need cleaning(corners).

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area shall be replaced/repaired, walls, ceilings in rear kitchen, storage area not clean, need cleaning.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shields in rear kitchen area above 3 compartment sink shall be provided, light shields in kitche prep area not clean, need cleaning.

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents in kitchen prep area, dining area not clean, need cleaning.

AUG 14
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.

AUG 7
2012
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND DISPLAY COOLER (FRONT AREA) AND HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F FOR DISPLAY COOLER AND AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 97.2F FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AND COLD HOLDING UNIT OR COOLER MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. THE SAID COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL WITH THE APPROVAL BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION AT 312-746-4240 TO PROPERLY ENSURE THE THE SAID EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. NOTED ROTISSERIE CHICKEN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 89.4F SPINACH PIE AT 105.3F STORED INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF ROTISSERIE CHICKEN AT 80.4F STORED ON TOP OF MICROWAVE OVEN. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF RICE PUDDING AT 50.3F GREEK SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE AND DOLMATES (STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES STORED INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $100.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 557444, DATE: 07-13-2011. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #30 - Foods in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container. #31 - Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert to prevent contamination before use. #33 - Exterior of cooking equipment and can opener not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. #34 - Floor along wall base and behind cooking equipment not cleaned. I instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris. #35 - Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. #38 - Back flow device attached to utility sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak at back flow device. #40 - Thermometer not in prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN-OUT CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAINED ON TOP OF PREP COOLER.--------MUST CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA (BY ICE MACHINE AND BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL STOCK MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS WITH STAIN AND DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA OR REPAINT.--------MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, BY MOPSINK, BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA AND FLOOR/WALL BASE BOARD INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.-------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (NOTED PAPER TOWEL USE AS STOPPER)

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION (NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE).

JUL 13
2011
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in origianal container.

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

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

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

Exterior of cooking equipment and can opener not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor along wallbase and behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

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

Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Backflow device attached to utility sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak at backflow device.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not in prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.

MAY 18
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. FOUND AIR GAP FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN HAS BEEN SEALED,CRITICAL VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED, CRITICAL VIOLATION; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SEAL ON AIR GAP TO PREVENT BACKFLOW INTO SINK.

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TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. FOUND CLEANING SUPPLIES (BLEACH AND OVEN CLEANER) IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF OIL CONTAINERS AND BESIDE ONIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;INSTRUCTED CLEANING SUPPLIES MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE ROOM OR CABINET; MANAGER REMOVED THE CLEANING SUPPLIES. CITATION ISSUED, SERIOUS VIOLATION.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.EXTERIOR SIDE OF HEATING EQUIPMENT IN BETWEEN COOLERS UNCLEAN,WITH DEBRIS,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINED

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

CAN OPENER UNCLEAN,BECOMING RUSTY,MUST BE CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST;RACKS IN 1DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN AND BECOMING RUSTY,MUST BE CLEAN OR REPLACED-NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

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

DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP MUST BE REPLACED;FLOOR BEHIND 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR COVER ON THE STAIRWAYS MUST BE REMOVED OR REPAIRED-FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

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

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

FEB 3
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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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. CAN OPENER UNCLEAN,BECOMING RUSTY,MUST BE CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST;RACKS IN 1DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN AND BECOMING RUSTY,MUST BE CLEAN OR REPLACED

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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. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP MUST BE REPLACED;FLOOR BEHIND 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN;CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA RUSTY,MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC ;WALL TILE NEAR SALAD COOLER UNCLEAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST BE CLEAN;WALL TILE BEHIND 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN

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LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AREA AND REAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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 THERMOMETER IN SALAD COOLER

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