SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NANDO'S PERI-PERI.

BEAT. 42/100

670 W DIVERSEY PKWY · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 19, 2025 · passed

Failed 6 of 20 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
9 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
81
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jun 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 19
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST INSTALL LIGHT BULB.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE ALLEREN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

FEB 10
2025
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 3
2025
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPONENTS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERNAL COMPONENTS FOR CREATING AND STORING ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANTITIZE, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING ANY EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED IN DRY STORAGE BINS WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME AND DEBRIS IN BOTH FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA IN REAR. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR BY FRYERS AND NEXT TO COKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND BUILD UP.

FEB 20
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 15
2024
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, SANDWICHES AND SALADS. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F. WATER TEMPERATURE 83.4F AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND RESTORE HOT WATER TO AT TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND MAINTAINED FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.FACILITY HAS ANOTHER SINK WITH CLOSE PROXIMITY FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. A 2-DAYS NOTICE WAS GIVEN TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS IN USE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED. TECHNICIAN ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND NOW IS PROPERLY SANITIZING 100PM.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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APR 19
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SOME AREAS IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NOT SANITIZING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE POTS/PANS WERE BEING WASHED. SINK SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WITH WASHED PANS INSIDE THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK WITHOUT ANY QUATERNARY SANITIZER BEING USED. OPPM QUATERNARY NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RESET THE SINK PROPERLY AND REWASH ALL POTS/PANS PREVIOUSLY RINSED WITHOUT THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINORFood Temperature
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A WASHABLE GUARD BETWEEN THE METAL RACK SHELVING OF THE RAW CHICKEN AND METAL RACK SHELVING DIRECTLY NEXT TO CHICKEN FOR PREPARED READY TO EAT, OPEN COOLING FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TAPE AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE OFFICE DRY FOOD STORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH FOOD DEBRIS, EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT AND GRIME: UNDER AND BEHIND ALL FRONT COOKS LINE AND REAR PREP COOKING EQUIPMENT. UNDER AND BEHIND ALL PREP TABLES, SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM, CARBON DIOXIDE TANK, HOT WATER TANK, ALONG BASEBOARDS AT METAL DOORS ON FRONT COOKS LINE, REAR SHELVING AT WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE.-----ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISH ROOM, IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.----WALL CAULKING THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING FROM WALL AND BLACKENED WITH MOLD. MUST REPLACE.-----EXCESSIVE DUST THROUGHOUT THE CEILING OF THE DISH ROOM ON TILES, VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 4
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED LARGE CUBE BUTCHER BLOCK THAT IS USED TO CUT COOKED CHICKEN IS TOO BIG TO BE SUBMERGED IN WATER IN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK>. A DEPARTMENT-APPROVED CLEAN-IN-PLACE WRITTEN PROCEDURE IS NEEDED TO SHOW HOW AND WHEN THIS CUTTING BOARD CUBE IS WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

OCT 13
2020
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 6
2020
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE BIN FRONT WHITE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAIN IN PREP AREA.HAIR RESTRAINANTS IS REQUIRED IN PREP AREA

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

NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDECHLORINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE INSIDE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINOREmployee Hygiene
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GROUND SURROUNDING RECEPTACLES IN THE ALLEY BU THE REAR DOOR NOT CLEANED: USED GLOVES,BROKEN PIECES OF CARDBOARDS ETC,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

LEAKING FAUCET BY THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IS LEAKING REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-9-2020,REPORT #2356452. #47) 4-202.16 ICE SCOOP ATTACHED AT ICE MACHINE NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION #51) 5-204.12 NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. IF IS INSTALLED MUST KNOW THE LOCATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

JAN 9
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.11(B, C, D, E) USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS SHELF LINER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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

ICE SCOOP ATTACHED AT ICE MACHINE NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. IF IS INSTALLED MUST KNOW THE LOCATION

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNNECESSARY ITEMS(UNUSED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE)IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES

SEP 5
2019
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 29
2019
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AND ON WALL BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED UNDER THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPLACE GREEN CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP, AROUND HOT WALTER TANK, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MAR 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING/HANDLING/ASSEMBLING/TOUCHING, COOKED READY TO EAT FOOD, THIGH AND MIGHTY CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH BARE HAND CONTACT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS, SINGLE USE GLOVES, ETC. WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK, LOCATED IN -CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE SHARED RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN FRONT COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND OR IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHNG AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS TAKEN 67.F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.PLUMBER ON SITE HOT RUNNING WATER HAS REPAIRED AND NOW AVAILABLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABELED ITEMS WIT PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE. OBSERVED LEAKY UNDERNEATH OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING PANELS ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 15
2017
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DEAD BUGS FROM FRONT WINDOW SILLS.

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

MUST CLEAN WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

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

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.

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

MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

MAR 31
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON FRONT PREP COOLER BEHIND COUNTER. DISCONTINUE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON EQUIPMENT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

MAR 22
2017
FAILED
7 violations1 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 APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE REAR PREP, DISH MACHINE ROOM, ON SYRUP (SODA) RACKS, AND ON THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR PREA AREA. ALSO, THE EXTERIOR FRONT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, AND INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD ON FRONT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION REPORT 1763658, DATED 4/26/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #30; MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS #33; MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,STORAGE SHELVES IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREAS. #34; MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON FRONT PREP COOLER BEHIND COUNTER. DISCONTINUE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON EQUIPMENT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVES IN FRONT PREP AREA, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT, AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN OFFICE IN REAR PREP, AND FLOOR (CORNERS)IN DINING ROOM, AND IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

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

MUST INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS IN THE HALLWAY WHERE THE TOILET ROOMS ARE LOCATED, AND INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, LIGHTS BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

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

MUST REMOVE NO WORKING YOGURT MACHINE FROM DINING AREA, PER MANAGER, NOT USING MACHINE ANYMORE.

APR 26
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH (CHICKEN,MASHED POTATOE,RICE,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,STORAGE SHELVES IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREAS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND NEXT TO SODA MACHINES IN DINING AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN ALL TOILETROOMS

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

Comments: MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET ABOVE YOGURT MACHINE IN DINING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE.

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

nspector Comments: MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN OFFICE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

APR 18
2016
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 1.25LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 128.7F,IN HOT HOLDING DRAWER,20LBS. COOKED RICE DATED 4/17/16 IN WALK IN COOLER RANGING FROM 46.9F-49.5F,72 LBS. FULLY COOKED MASHED POTATOES DATED 4/16/16 & 4/18/16 RANGING FROM 44.7F-68.3F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 140.F OR ABOVE,40.0F OR BELOW COLD HOLDING.APPX. 93.25 LBS. $83.70.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED IN CENTER AND ALONG BOTTOM WITH A APPX. "3/4"-"1" GAP. MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN AND POSTED TO VIEW.(SERIOUS 7-42-01B)

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

MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,STORAGE SHELVES IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREAS.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND NEXT TO SODA MACHINES IN DINING AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN ALL TOILETROOMS.

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

MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET ABOVE YOGURT MACHINE IN DINING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE.

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

MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN OFFICE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 4
2015
PASSED
0 violations

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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