NANA / AJO.
3265-3267 S HALSTED ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 20 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 172021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DRY STORAGE CABINETS ON THE TAKE OUT SIDE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
DEC 92020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
6-201.11 OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
DEC 42020FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) ARE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING, PREPARING ALL TCS FOODS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5-205.15(A) OBSERVED COLD WATER UNABLE TO TURN ON AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE COLD WATER AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C).
6-201.11 OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JAN 312020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
JAN 242020FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS AND BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE PEST ACTIVITY; OBSERVED ABOUT 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALL AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS NOT INVERTED AND STORED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP/CUSTOMER DINING COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL PLATES AND BOWLS.
4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND IN THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS ABLE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING PROCEDURE FOR LARGE EQUIPMENT.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. MANAGER SHOWED PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CLASS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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JAN 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(n) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS, OR PROVIDE PROPER CHLORINE TEST STRIPS (1000-5000 PPM) FOR THE HIGH LEVELS OF CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.
3-603.11(c) OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR UNDER COOKED FOODS ON THEIR MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-202.15 OBSERVED THE BASEMENT PREP AREA #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN AT THE PIERCING PART, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
APR 32018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN/SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AFTER USE.
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE. CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DOOR FREEZER OF ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND UNDER DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE SPILLS.
DEC 82017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.MUST SHORTEN SANITIZER AND DETERGENT HOSE AT 3- COMP SINK IN BASEMENT
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,CUTTING BOARDS,REACH IN FREEZER,CAN OPENER
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST MAKE FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
DEC 12017FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLERS AND DISH WASHER.OBSERVED DISH WASHER PUT DIRTY DISHES IN DISH MACHINE AND THEN REMOVED THE CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH RACKS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND THEN 2- EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY TO EAT SLAW AND CRAB CAKES WITH BARE HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UTENSILS AND OR GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 8-10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILINGS AND WALLS IN BAR AREA,DINING AREA,BASEMENT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.ALSO APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND LOCKERS,WATER METER AND MOTOR,UNDER DESKS IN OFFICE/STORAGE AREA,LOWER SHELF OF STORAGE PREP TABLE,UNDER STORAGE RACKS,BEHIND HOT WATER TANK.ALSO.APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER BOTTOM OF DINING ROOM DOORS AND FRONT ENTRY IN LEFT CORNER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/1/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.MUST SHORTEN SANITIZER AND DETERGENT HOSE AT 3- COMP SINK IN BASEMENT.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,CUTTING BOARDS,REACH IN FREEZER,CAN OPENER.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST MAKE FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION UNITS OVER BAR/DINING AREA,WALL VENTS.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM CEILING IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1ST FL. 3- COMP SINK FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ARTICLES IN BASEMENT OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AND IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
MAR 102016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES ON THE CUTTING BOARDS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 192015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN FLOORS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
REPAIR SOUTH WALL IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB ABOVE UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JUN 122015FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPLACE COLD WATER HANDLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
CLEAN FLOORS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
REPAIR SOUTH WALL IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB ABOVE UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JUL 142014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS TO DEEP FRYERS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP BOX LOCATED IN BASEMENT,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS TO 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
SEAL OPENINGS ON EAST BRICK WALL NEAR THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER STORAGE AND CLEAN,SANITIZE WALLS/CEILING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED NEAR THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS SAME AREA.
JUL 12014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS TO DEEP FRYERS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP BOX LOCATED IN BASEMENT,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS TO 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
SEAL OPENINGS ON EAST BRICK WALL NEAR THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER STORAGE AND CLEAN,SANITIZE WALLS/CEILING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED NEAR THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS SAME AREA.
SOME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
DEC 92013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NEED TO REMOVE RUST FROM WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.
AUG 162013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT BAR COOLER.
CLEAN WALLS BEHIND 3 COMP. SINK REAR FRONT AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. NEED TO REPAIR CEILING 1ST. FLOOR REAR WAIT STATION.
JAN 102012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE REACHIN FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT HAS ICE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN SAME.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP.
APR 192011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT THEY HAVE ICE BUILDUP. ALSO CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE.HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.
JUN 82010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
ISSUED CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN TO POST VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL KNIFE RACK TO STORE KNIVES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND BRICKS AT DINING AREAS. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN.
CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, UNDER, AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, WALL SECTIONS AT PREP AREAS, AND CEILING ABOVE DISHMACHINE, AND CLEAN WALLBASE IN REAR 1ST. FLOOR STORAGE AREA, AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AT WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT DINING AREA BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA, AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. REPAIR WALL BASE AT EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM.
REPAIR LEAKS AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM BASEMENT, REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS-PROVIDE SHELVES TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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