JUN 24
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MUDDER'S.
BEAT. 18/100
4004 W ADDISON ST · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 24, 2025 · passed
Failed 5 of 14 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
87
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jul 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 132025FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2025
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS, SUCH AS CHICKEN, WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE COOK LINE: HAMBURGERS AT 51.4F AND CHICKEN AT 55.5F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS, SUCH AS CHICKEN AND HAMBURGER, LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA OPPOSITE COOK LINE MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54.8F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR RE-INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 1 OF 3 TOILETS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT FLUSH AND 2 OF 3 URINALS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM DO NOT FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
APR 22024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 2
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11 NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER SHELVING, COOLERS, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS AND STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
MAR 262024FAILED8 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 26
2024
FAILED
8 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (SANDWICHES, CHICKEN, PIZZA ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO SAOP AT THE EXPOSE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030{C}. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SHELVING COUNTER BY THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HEATING UNIT AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ISTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, COOKING STOVE AND ESPECIALLY AREA WHERE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
OCT 142020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 14
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
: INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER SHELVING, COOLERS, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS AND STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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OCT 62020FAILED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 6
2020
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH SCHEDULE ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AND ICE BIN WITH SOME DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS PREPARED READY TO EAT FOOD SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, SLICED CHEESE, HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATES. FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED ALL TCS, PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK, FOOD SLICER AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST NOT STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BACKSPLASH.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CABINET UNDER THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
EXTREMELY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE ON THE LEFT SIDE WASHBOWL IN THE CUSTOMER MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER SHELVING, COOLERS, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS AND STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS.----WALL BEHIND SLICER WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL STORED TOOLS, EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 12-18-19 NOT CORRECTED. #'S 49-: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP STORAGE SHELVES AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT, CLEAN THE SIDES OF COOKING equipment INTERIOR LOWER COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS (GREASE BUILD-UP) AND TO MAINTAIN.----#55- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/equipment DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR STORING OF ITEMS PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS AND TO MAINTAIN.#57- FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.#58- ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED/SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED. -
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND 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.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN (PREP AREA).
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT (TCS FOODS) HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP STORAGE SHELVES AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT, CLEAN THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS INTERIOR LOWER COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS (GREASE BUILD-UP) AND TO MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASH ROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR STORING OF ITEMS PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS AND TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. -
MAY 252017PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 25
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. MARINATED CHICKEN AT 44.6F, 3LBS; CHICKEN WINGS AT 64.0F-57.2F,ILB; CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00, TOTAL 4 LBS.
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE 3RD COMPT SINK AND IST COMPT SINK WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER CALLED THE PLUMBER DURING INSPECTION. JOE ZIMMERMAN FROM ZIMMERMAN PLUMBING COMPANY ARRIVED ON SITE AND WAS ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. 3 COMPT SINK IS NOW DRAINING WELL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER, STOVE AND GRILL(WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP). AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN,REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD -UP ON THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORER,UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,3 COMPT SINK, AROUND THE ICE MAKER AND COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL CONTAINERS/BUCKET WITH FOODS MUST BE STORED 6"OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE THE BUCKET/CONTAINERS WITH FOOD.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING,PREPARING FOODS IN THE PREP AREA,MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR. ALSO EMPLOYEES COOKING /PREPARING THE FOOD WITH FACIAL HAIR/BEARD MUST WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT .
JUN 92016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 9
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Found kitchen exposed hand sink without soap. Instructed hand sink must have hot/cold water, soap and paper towels at all time. Operator supplied soap during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Previous minor violation from report #1591496, on 12/9/15, not corrected. Facility must complete the following (previous) violations: #32 MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT OR CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR METAL SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING. #33 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS AND COOLERS BEING USED FOR DRY STORAGE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. #34 FLOORS THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE,UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND ALL FREEZERS COOLER, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN ALL DRY STORAGE ROOMS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #38 GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #41 ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. #43 WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION Serious violation 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Found small amount of orange mold-like substance on upper interior of ice machine. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Found several broken floor tiles throughout rear hallway. Must repair/replace. Must maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Found missing or damaged coving on bottom of walls in back hallway. Must repair/replace. Must maintain.
DEC 92015PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 9
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. COOK OBSERVED SLICING A PREPARED PIZZA WITH A DIRTY, FOOD STAIN APRON WHILE BEING WORN, THEN RETURN THE KNIFE TO STORAGE. OBSERVED SAME EMPLOYEE WITH A WIPING CLOTH BEING STORED OVER HIS SHOULDER THEN USE THE WIPING CLOTH TO WIPE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THEN RETURN THE CLOTH TO HIS SHOULDER. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES WITH MANAGEMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN CUTTING BOARDS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT OR CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR METAL SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS AND COOLERS BEING USED FOR DRY STORAGE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE,UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND ALL FREEZERS COOLER, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN ALL DRY STORAGE ROOMS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT AND CEILING DAMAGED ABOVE THE DRY ONION/POTATO FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JAN 262015FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 26
2015
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED SIX (6) RAT DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK WITH A LARGE HOLE IN THE BASEBOARD WALL BEHIND THE WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND SEAL HOLE IN THE WALL. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RATS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. HOLES IN BOTH FAR RIGHT AND LEFT BASINS OF SINK SEALED WITH TAPE, LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR. SEVERE LEAK ON NOZZLE OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE. ALL SEALED WITH METAL WELD SEAL AND NO LEAKING BETWEEN COMPARTMENTS. ALSO PROVIDE PROPER WORKING STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL WRAPPED CARDBOARD BOX FOR FOOD CONTAINER. MUST BE CLEANABLE, WASHABLE MATERIAL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD TALL ENOUGH TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION BETWEEN THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND DOUGH ROLLING MACHINE. METAL SHELVING UNDER FOOD SLICER DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR WITH RUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL USED AND UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. HOOD EXHAUST WITH EXCESSIVE DRIPPING GREASE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR OF ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS, WASHROOM, REAR STORAGE, SHARED MOP SINK AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MOLDY, PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE MOP SINK AND REAR EXIT AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
JUL 312014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 31
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP SHELVES IN PREP AREA.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SAND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK (MOP SINK) IN REAR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL UNSEALED WALL INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (BY THE DOOR).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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