MAR 24
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MUSTARD SEED KITCHEN.
YOUR CALL. 50/100
43-51 E CERMAK RD · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 24, 2025 · passed
13 of 17 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
13 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
90
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENTS AND SQUIRT BOTTLES NOT LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A PLASTIC DISPOSABLE BOWL STORED INSIDE THE FLOUR DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS WITH UTENSILS WITH HANDLES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE ICE GUARD PANEL INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BLACK AND PINK RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISWAHSING MACHINE WITH OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE POINTS.
APR 162024PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 16
2024
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP/ DISHWASHING AREAS MISSING THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREAS AND IN THE FOOD STORAGE CLOSETS NOT LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEM COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE UNIT NOT IN A CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-202.18: OBSERVED SPIDER WEBS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PASTA AND FISH STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 92024FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 9
2024
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP/ DISHWASHING AREAS MISSING THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREAS AND IN THE FOOD STORAGE CLOSETS NOT LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEM COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WERE OBSEREVD WITH MICE DROPPINGS: SURROUNDING THE HOT WATER TANK, UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISWAASHING MACHINE EQUIPMENT, IN THE MOPSINK CLOSET, AND IN THE OFFICE. THE SURFACES THAT WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS WERE: IN ALL THREE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS, ON THE OUTLET BOX ON THE SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE SHELVING UNIT WITH POTS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE PASTA/FISH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND UTENSILS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE UNIT NOT IN A CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED SPIDER WEBS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PASTA AND FISH STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/15/2023 , REPORT # 2585269: #49: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST AND GRIME ON BOTTOMS OF TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #53: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #56: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #58: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
NOV 152023PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
NOV 15
2023
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOIL COVERING COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST AND GRIME ON BOTTOMS OF TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 82023FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 8
2023
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AND UTENSILS IN THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE WITHOUT USING ANY TYPE OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AFTER WASHING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT ARE TO BE CLEANED USING A WASH/RINSE/SANITIZE PROCEDURE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH THE APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, IN CORNERS OF PREP AREA, UNDER TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTAINT.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOIL COVERING COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER FOR DISH WASHER(CHLROINE) INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST AND GRIME ON BOTTOMS OF TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE AND SEWAGE WATER DISPOSAL FROM FLOOR DRAIN NEAREST ICE MACHINE. DRAIN IS BACKING WASTEWATER ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTIAN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. (WATER DRAINED ON SITE PRIOR TO END OF INSPECTION)
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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AUG 122019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 12
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS IN THE GC KITCHEN. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SMALL AMOUNT OF BUILD UP.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND THE SPRAYER AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR (LEAKING); MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. (NEW SPRAYER ON SITE TO BE INSTALLED).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND PIPES BEHIND FRYERS ALONG THE WALL TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED IN THE GC KITCHEN AREA. SOME DUST OBSERVED ON THE CEILING TILE AND LIGHT SHIELD IN THE GC KITCHEN AREA NEAR THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. SOME DUST/DIRT OBSERVED ON THE WALL ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE CL KITCHEN AND ALSO ON THE CEILING IN FRONT OF THE VENTILATION SYSTEM; CLEAN TO REMOVE.
OCT 222018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 22
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT THE KITCHEN SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING
MAY 82018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 8
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT CHICKEN FRYER SIDE REPLACE OR REPAIR, WORN, DISCOLORED. RUBBER GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR ON THE PASTA SIDE WORN, TORN. REPLACE MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS BY THE CHICKEN FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AT THE CHICKEN SIND IN NEED OF REPAIR MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 62017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 6
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN EXTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR UPRIGHT FREEZER OF FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND UNDER SHELVING OF FOOD DEBRIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK LOCATED IN AREA BY MOP SINK CLOSET.
SEP 202016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 20
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
WIPE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYERS IN KITCHEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR BY THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA; REMOVE WATER AND SEAL AREA BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR. CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP CENTER AREA OF KITCHEN TO REMOVE WATER AND LIGHT DEBRIS.
MAY 212015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 21
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE. FOUND 20 LBS OF OF COOKED CHICKEN IN STEAM TABLE AT 114.3F, 4 LBS OF CHICKEN STEW IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 46.5F THAT WAS PLACED IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP HOT AND COLD FOODS AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $50. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND BOTTLES OF LEMONADE AND ICE TEA CONTAINERS IN DISPLAY COOLER THAT WAS MANULLY CAPPED IN FACILITY, NO VARIANCE LETTER FROM CDPH PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED MGR TO STOP MANUAL CAPPING IMMEDIATLY AND CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOAM CUPS ARE USE AS A SCOOP FOR BULK FOOD, NO LABELED ON SPRAY BOTTLES. INSTRUCTE TO LABEL AND USE PROPER SCOOPS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO VACUUM BREAKER AT POTATO PEELER MACHINE WHERE 3 HOSES ATTACHED TO WATER SUPPLY LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.
SEP 222014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 22
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON EXISTING EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN EAST KITCHEN INBETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND CUTTING BOARD. OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT EXISTING EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED UNCLEAN GREASE PUMP WITH DIRT, DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ATTACHED TO WALL NEAR FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE PUMP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED CAN OPENER BLADE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDSINK NEEDED WITH APPROPRIATE SPLASH GUARDS FOR WEST COOKING AREA. EXISTING ESPOSED HANDSINK (NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IS GREATER THAN 25 FEET AWAY FROM WEST COOKING AREA. INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FOOD PREP SINKS IN WEST COOKING AREAS IN DISREPAIR WITH WATER SHUT OFF TO PREP SINKS. REPAIR SINKS AND RESTORE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO PREP SINKS.
AUG 152013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 15
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF REAR EXIT DOOR IN EAST FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR(S) OF DEPP FRYER STATIONS, GLOBES ON LIGHTS AND INTERIOR SECTIONS OF HOODS ABVOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN WEST FOOD PREP AREA, GLOBES ON LIGHTS AND INTERIOR OF HOOD AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN EAST FOOD PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN EAST FOOD PREP AREA, DOOR TO MOP CLOSET AND WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN WEST FOOD PREP AREA. SEAL RACKS IN CORNER OF WALL IN WEST FOOD PREP AREA. SEAL HOLE IN LOWER CORNER OF BASEBOARD IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. CLEAN/PAINT/ OR REPLACE HEAT STAINED CEILING TILES IN WEST FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE BALANCES IN LIGHT FIXTURES IN EAST FOOD PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT IN EAST FOOD PREP AREA.
NOV 82012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 8
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT ICE MACHINE AREAS.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
FOUND RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.
OCT 62011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OCT 6
2011
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
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. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND SINKS, PREP TABLES, AROUND HOT WATER TANK, AND UTILITY SINK CLOSET TO REMOVE DEBRIS. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE BY ICE MACHINE.
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 CEILING SECTION TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND PEELING PAINT AT FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR WALL SECTIONS IN UTILITY SINK CLOSET. AND WALL NEXT TO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DEEP FRYERS. SEAL CRACKS AND CREVICES ALONG WALL BASE NEXT TO HAND WASH SINK AND INSIDE UTILITY SINK CLOSET.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE AND PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD AT FRONT PREP AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOODS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
PROVIDE CONTAINER FOR STORING ICE SCOOP AT REAR PREP AREA.
APR 162010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 16
2010
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGIONAL CONTAINER i.e. SPICES
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM LINING FROM STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIME SCALE AT UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTED PREP TABLE BOTTOMS AND RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS, REMOVE STAINS, AND OR REPLACE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER ALONG WALL BASE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALL BASE BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED, STAINED CEILING PANELS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY AT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN GUARDS, VENT COVERS, CEILING, WALLS, PIPING, AND CONDUITS. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND AT VENTILATION HOOD, PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AND FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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2010
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FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL INDIVIDUAL PACKAGED DESSERT PORTIONS AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM LINING FROM STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIME SCALE AT UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTED PREP TABLE BOTTOMS AND RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS, REMOVE STAINS, AND OR REPLACE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER ALONG WALL BASE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALL BASE BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED, STAINED CEILING PANELS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY AT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN GUARDS, VENT COVERS, CEILING, WALLS, PIPING, AND CONDUITS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND AT VENTILATION HOOD, PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AND FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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