SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MUI'S FEIDA BAKERY.

BEAT. 24/100

2228 S WENTWORTH AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 5, 2026 · passed

Failed 9 of 30 inspections. 33 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
30
16 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 9 failed
VIOLATIONS
144
includes 33 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 5
2026
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 26
2026
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 60-70 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE MAIN KITCHEN UNDER THE THREE COMP SINKS AND BY THE FLOOR MIXERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR SURFACES AREA AROUND WOK STATION, PREP TABLES, HOT HOLDING UNIT, REFRIDGERATION UNIT, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF STEAMER IN KITCHEN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS IN KITCHEN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENTS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 19
2025
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

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

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 15
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D): OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF TOFU PREPARED AND PACKAGED ON SITE STORED IN A REFRIGERATOR IN THE LOBBY WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD.

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

4-301.12: FACILITY MISSING 2 SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: OBSERVED THE FLOORS MISSING GROUT UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE CENTER OF THE MAIN LEVEL, REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114: OBSERVED EMPTY BOXES IN THE FRONT OF THE DINING AREA OF THE FACILITY NOT ELEVATED AND BOXES STORED IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 8
2024
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

UPON ARRIVAL, NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED AN INACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN LEVEL, REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. A SPEED RACK WITH BAKED BREADS WAS STORED IN FRONT OF THE SINK AND COMMERCIAL BAKING EQUIPMENT ON THE SIDE WAS BLOCKING ACCESS AND HIDING THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE UPSTAIRS REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 28 EGGS (65.4-67.4F) AND MILK (50.3) IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. FOUND A BOWL WITH 2 WHOLE CHICKENS (54.6F) AND TWO BINS OF PORK (51.0F-57.9F). MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100LBS AT $250 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF TOFU PREPARED AND PACKAGED ON SITE STORED IN A REFRIGERATOR IN THE LOBBY WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. ALSO, OBSERVED 5-7 SMALL FLIES AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS ON THE MAIN LEVEL, REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: UNDER THE HANWASHING SINK ON THE WOOD, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THROUGHOUT THE AREA WHERE THE DRY INGREDIENTS (FLOUR AND SUGAR) WERE STORED, ON THE SIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATER NEAR THE SHRINE ON THE FLOOR, AND BEHIND THE BAKING EQUIPMENT. IN THE BASEMENT: BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING TO THE LEFT OF THE STAIRS, UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT ELEVATING THE FLOUR, BEHIND FREEZERS. THE SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE MAIN LEVEL REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK USED TO WASH DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 2 STICKY INSECT TRAPS FILLED WITH DEAD INSECTS, HANGING FROM THE CEILING ABOVE THE DISHWASHING AREA ON THE MAIN FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND RELOCATE FROM AREA.

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

FACILITY MISSING 2 SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS MISSING GROUT UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE CENTER OF THE MAIN LEVEL, REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EMPTY BOXES IN THE FRONT OF THE DINING AREA OF THE FACILITY NOT ELEVATED AND BOXES STORED IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/27/2023, REPORT #2577917 #49: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT SURFACES AND AREA AROUND WOK STATION. CLEAN PREP TABLE BOTTOMS AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED. #55: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER MATTER. CLEAN FLOOR IN SUB PUMP STORAGE ROOM AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. #55: OBSERVED STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT AND SECTION OF DINING AREA NEEDS ORGANIZING; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN WHERE NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

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JUN 27
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT SURFACES AND AREA AROUND WOK STATION. CLEAN PREP TABLE BOTTOMS AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT AND SECTION OF DINING AREA NEEDS ORGANIZING; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER MATTER. CLEAN FLOOR IN SUB PUMP STORAGE ROOM AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED IN MAIN KITCHEN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SOME DUST IN THE CORNER AREA OF THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST.

AUG 19
2022
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 12
2022
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF HANDWASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR AND HAVE NAME OF PRODUCT CLEARLY MARKED ON CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 40-50 MICE DROPPING IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. DROPPINGS IN CORNERS UNDER SINK, IN CORNER BY DOOR, ON STAIRS TO BASEMENT, BY MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FLY ACTIVITY NOTED BY 3 COMARTMENT SINK AND IN BASEMENT BY SUMP PUMP. AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FLIES AND SMELL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZER BUCKETS AT ALL STATIONS.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING OR REPLACING WHERE WORN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL OVENS, STEAMERS AND STOVES TOPS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

GARBAGE CAN IN LADIES TOILET IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGH OUT ALL PREP AREAS, FRONT REAR AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER DEBRI BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DINING AREA WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF STORAGE ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECIDE IF DINING AREA IS STORAGE/PREP OR DINING. REMOVE STORAGE OR REMOVE DINING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 6
2021
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 28
2021
FAILED
12 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE FACILITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ABOUT 100 SMALL FLIES FLYING IN THE REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.13 OBSERVED SMALL CAGES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE BASEMENT, FACILITY WAS USING THESE AS INSECT CONTROL DEVICES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET ALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR OPENED WITHOUT A SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE REAR EXIT DOOR OR PROVIDE A SCREEN TO PREVENT PEST ENTERING THE FACILITY.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, MIXERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND ON THE TEA MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-502.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SERVING, WAIT STATION, PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND IN THE HOT WATER HEATER ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.

JAN 29
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED INADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, MIXERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SERVING, WAIT STATION, PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 22
2021
FAILED
15 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BASMENT PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN NORTHEAST CORNER OF FRONT SERVING AREEA, NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, GREASE TRAP, ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT PREP, STORAGE, AND CLOSET AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, MIXERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALL BEHIND DRY FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND MAINTAIN. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SERVING, WAIT STATION, PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND SOME PACKAGED BAKED GOODS AND PASTRIES MISSING ALLERGEN INFORMATION ON THE LABELS. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT ALL FOOD LABELS MUST INCLUDE FOOD ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR MIXERS AND CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES.

MINORSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINKS. ALSO CLEAN AREA AROUND THE SUBPUMP IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 20
2018
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZERS AND WALK IN COOLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTIAN.

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CARBOARD BOXES MUST BE REMOVED TO ELIMINATE ALL RODENT HARBORAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 19
2017
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 22
2017
FAILED
4 violations2 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

OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND MILK CRATES USED FOR SHELVING AT REAR OF BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE 100LB BAGS OF FLOUR AND BEANS WERE KEPT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING FOR BASEMENT STORAGE, PEST MONITORING AND CLEANING.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS OF FOOD DEBRIS, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AT REAR IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES, BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AT FRONT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT AND PEST HARBORGE.

JUL 14
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND OTHER PARTICLES OBSERVED.

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

OBSERVED PVC PIPE CONNECTED TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK VIA THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE PVC PIPE WITH PROPER PIPING.

AUG 13
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES, FOUND THE ONLY HAND WASH SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN COMPLETELY WRAPPED AND COVERED WITH PLASTIC BAG. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AND PROVIDED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

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

SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS NOT CLEAN IN PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

STANDING WATER AROUND FRONT DISPLAY COOLER COMPRESSER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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

PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO LARGE MIXER IN MAIN 1ST FL KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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

TWO HOSE BIBS IN BASEMENT WITH ATTACHED GARDEN HOSE TO WITHOUT A VACUUM BREAKER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

JUL 15
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS NOT CLEAN IN PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

STANDING WATER AROUND FRONT DISPLAY COOLER COMPRESSER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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

LIGHTS IN PASTRY DIPLAY CASE MISSING A SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

TWO HOSE BIBS IN BASEMENT WITH ATTACHED GARDEN HOSE TO WITHOUT A VACUUM BREAKER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

NOV 26
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REGROUT THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (CLOSEST TO THE BASEMENT) IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.

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

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS TO THE FRONT PASTRY DISPLAY CASE.

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

MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (CLOSEST TO THE BASEMENT).

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

NO BACKFLOW DEVICE PROVIDED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND HOSE BIBS IN THE BASEMENT; INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE AND HOSE BIBS.

NOV 18
2014
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED OVER THIRTY LIVE ROACHES INSIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, CRAWLING IN AND OUT OF THE WALL PANELING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN CRACKED FLOOR TILE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT ON WALL, 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND FIXTURES (SWITCHES/PIPES). ALSO OBSERVED A WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN COVERED BY CARDBOARD THAT HAS A SCREEN ON IT THAT IS NOT INSECT PROOFED; MUST PROVIDE A SMALLER MESH SCREEN FOR THE WINDOW. OBSERVED SMALL LIVE FLIES (TEN)IN BASEMENT ON WALLS AND SOME EQUIPMENT; MUST ELIMINATE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY, WASH AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT, COMPLY WITH ALL FOLLOWING ORDERS REGARDING SANITATION AND MAINTAINENCE OF PEMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED SOME NON FOOD GRADE BAGS BEING USED IN FREEZERS AND WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES FOR FOOD STORAGE AND NOT GROCERY BAGS.

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

OBSERVED THE WOODEN CHOPPING BLOCK IN BASEMENT IN POOR CONDITION; MUST REFINISH WOODEN CHOPPING BLOCK IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

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

MUST THOROUGHLY CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING AND FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS OBSERVED ON EQUIPMENT. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREAS, CLEAN UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. REMOVE SOILED ALUMINUM FOIL LINING FROM EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. SEAL CRACKS AND REPAIR BROKEN TILES IN FLOORS WHERE NEEDED UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. FLOOR DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR AROUND TOILET IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND PREP AREA EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED NUMEROUS CRACKS AND CREVICES AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA THAT NEED TO BE SEALED TO AVOID ROACHES AND OTHER INSECTS FROM HARBORING. MUST CLEAN ALL WALL FIXTURES IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. SOME PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF KITCHEN; MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT AREAS WHERE NEEDED ABOVE THREE COMP SINK. MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED, LIGHTS IN DISPLAY CASES IN FRONT AREA NEED SHIELDS; PROVIDE SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHTS. CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS AND CEILING FANS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED IN KITCHEN, DINING AND ENTRY AREAS. MUST REMOVE DUST FROM FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS. CLEAN WASHROOM DOORS AND WALLS. REATTACH LOOSE (HANGING) VENT COVER IN WASHROOM.

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

OBSERVED A DIRTY, UNUSED SRAYER AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN; REMOVE AND CAP SPRAYER OR REPLACE. NOTED A STRONG SEWER GAS SMELL IN BASEMENT FROM WATER DRAINING INTO THE SUMP PUMP ON THE FLOOR FROM A SMALL FLOOR WELL; ADVISED TO HAVE A PLUMBER CHECK AREA AND SERVICE IF NEEDED. HAVE DRAINS LINES PROPERLY ROUTED TO FLOOR DRAINS OR WATER TIGHT DRIP PANS, EVAPORATORS ETC. NO BACKFLOW DEVICE PROVIDED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND HOSE BIBS IN THE BASEMENT; INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE AND HOSE BIBS. OBSERVED A GAS BURNER ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO ONE THREE COMP SINK; MUST PLACE BURNER UNDER VENTILATION PROVIDED OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

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

SOME ITEMS REMOVED FROM STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION; INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE REMOVING ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER. OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY CLUTTER OF ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS. STORE ALL ELSE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO FACILITATE CLEANING. OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO THREE COMP SINK AND UPSIDE THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HANGING RACK FOR ALL MOPS.

OCT 16
2014
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CONTINUE CLEANING EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED ON EQUIPMENT.

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT BEHIND STORAGE RACK TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES.

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

SOME ITEMS REMOVED FROM STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE REMOVING ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER. (OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY CLUTTER OF ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS).

SEP 23
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CONTINUE CLEANING EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED ON EQUIPMENT.

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

SOME ITEMS REMOVED FROM STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE REMOVING ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER. (OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY CLUTTER OF ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS).

SEP 16
2014
FAILED
8 violations2 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

OBSERVED SIX LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES IN THE KITCHEN ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CRAWLING UP THE WALL ABOVE ONE OF THE THREE COMP SINKS, ON THE WALL BELOW ONE SINK AND IN A CRACK OF THE WALL BETWEEN PANELING. PEST CONTROL REPORT DATED SEPT. 9, 2014 STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOT OF ROACH ACTIVITY ALONG WITH FRUIT FLIES. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO FOLLOW UP WITH PRESTO-X AND TO CLEAN ALL AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATIONS BELOW TO HELP ELIMINATE ACTIVITY AS WELL AS SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND OTHER AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED SOME LARGE OPEN BAGS OF FLOUR AND OTHER DRY PRODUCT USED FOR BAKING ON A BOTTOM SHELF IN THE BASEMENT. RECOMMENDED TO OWNER TO PUT THESE ITEMS INSIDE OF A PLASTIC OR METAL CONTAINER WITH A LID TO AVOID CONTAMINATION AND OR BUGS FROM GETTING INSIDE OF THE BAGS. LABEL CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT.

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

OBSERVED SOME NON FOOD GRADE BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE FREEZERS AND COOLERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE OF FOODS.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FLOOR MIXERS, OVENS, HOT HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOM SHELVES AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES TO REMOVE DUST AND OTHER RESIDUE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES AND BASEMENT AREA AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT (FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, WALK-IN COOLER AND SUBPUMP). REMOVE DEAD ROACHES FROM FLOORS WHERE OBSERVED IN KITCHEN.

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS TO REMOVE DUST IN KITCHEN. SOME DUST BUILD UP ON THE SIDE OF THE HOODED SYSTEM CLOSEST TO THE BACK DOOR; REMOVE. SOME DUST IN VENT ABOVE TEA POT IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA; REMOVE. SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES WHERE NEEDED.

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK OF THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF DRAIN STOPPERS FOR PROPER SET UP OF THE THREE COMP SINK FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING.

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

OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY CLUTTER OF ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS.

SEP 19
2013
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 10
2013
FAILED
1 violation1 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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.8-LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA CRAWLING ON WALL AT BASEMENT STAIR,BETWEEN WOOD PLANK BY WALK IN FREEZER,AND BY DOUGH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA.CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 6
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR SUGAR ETC.)

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT WOK AREAS AND THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.

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

FOUND 2 LIGHT SHIELDS AT MAIN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN.(POOR LIGHTING CONDITIONS AT MAIN KITCHEN.)

DEC 23
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND 95 BARBECUE PORK BUNS STORED ON TOP OF COUNTER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURES AT 67.4F, 72.3F, 69.1, AND 59.3. ALSO, FOUND ABOUT 10 RICE/BEEF NOODLE ROLLS ON COUNTER. TEMPERATURE AT 68.4F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. DISPOSED ABOUT 30POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. MONETARY VALUE $75.00.

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

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: COOKING EQUIPMENT, TABLES, SHELVING UNITS,ETC. 1ST FLOOR, LOWER LEVEL.(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT.)

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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

FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR BY STAIRS AT LOWER LEVEL.(CHIPPING PAINT)

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE BASEMENT.(WATERLINE CHECKVALVE)

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

FOUND CLUTTER AT LOWER LEVEL STORAGE.(BOXES,ETC.) LOWER LEVEL STORAGE NEEDS CLEANING AND ORDER.

JUN 28
2010
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 1
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND FRONT REACH IN COOLER AND UPRIGHT SODA REFRIGERATOR STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 45.5-54.1F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURES AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID UNITS-FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND 20LBS OF COOKED BARBEQUE PORK WITH 5/30/10 LABEL INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AT 50.1F, 80 EGGS INSIDE FRONT REACH IN COOLER AT 49.6F, 20 SOY MILKS, AND 15 CHOCOLATE AND WHITE SMALL MILKS INSIDE UPRIGHT SODA REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 54.1F. APPROXIMATE VALUE $300.00, MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND EMPLOYEES WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE TRAYS,CONTAINERS, AND POTS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FRONT HAND WASH SINK WITHOUT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSTRUCTED TO USE HAND WASH SINK FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.

MINORFacility Condition
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT. LABEL ALL INDIVIDUAL PACKAGED CONTAINERS OF BAKERY ITEMS AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT, PAINT RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER/FRONT REACH IN COOLER, REPAIR GASKET AT FRONT UPRIGHT SODA REFRIGERATOR,AND USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE. PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES TO STORE STOCK ITEMS. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LINING PREP SHELVES AND COOLERS. RESURFACE AND OR REPLACE WOODEN CUTTING BLOCK IN BASEMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FRYERS, GRILLS, OVEN, PREP TABLE BOTTOMS, RACKS.SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR UNITS, TEA UNIT, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AT FRONT AND REAR, STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS THROUGHOUT, UNDER, AROUND EQUIPMENT, GREASE TRAPS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, AND INTERIOR OF ALL SINKS. CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

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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. REPAIR FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASH SINK, REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT ENTRANCE WAY, DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN TOILET ROOMS, PREP AREAS, AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

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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. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE DINING AREA, IN TOILET ROOMS, PREP AREAS, FRONT ENTRANCE WAY, REPLACE DARK, STAINED CEILING PANELS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT PIPING AND CONDUITS AT BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, COVER EXPOSED INSULATION IN BASMEMENT, CLEAN WALLS/CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY AT PREP AREAS.

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

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAP INSIDE FRONT UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR.

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

REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE STOCK ITEMS, ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON 1ST. FLOOR FRONT SERVICE AREA AT WINDOWS.

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

FRONT PREP FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOOD.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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