NATIVE FOODS CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

1023 W BELMONT · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

23 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Feb 2023.

Last inspected Feb 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 27

2023

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS AT FRONT DISPLAY CASE,

Minor Sanitation

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

DON'T USE PLASTIC CRATES FOR STORE ITEMS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

UNUSED ICE MACHINE DRAIN HOSE AND DRAIN PLATE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN DINING AREA,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND CEILING PIPES IN DRY STORAGE /OFFICE. ALSO BROKEN CEILING AT SAME AREA.REPAIR ISSUE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

JUN 29

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-RICE 59F, VEGAN BURGER(CHICKEN PATTIES 64.4F. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $165.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET AND DIRTY WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP-COUNTER. WET AND DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZER BUCKET, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Sanitation

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

GREEN CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP-LINE IS NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FACILITY MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

FEB 5

2021

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 2

2021

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.13 NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO MEASURE THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE FOR THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION AT THIS TIME.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. #60- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2369869 ON 4-29-20 NOT CORRECTED. #55- NOTED CLUTTER BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 25

2021

FAIL 14 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS BLACK BEANS IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 169F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE OR ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL THE EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK NOT FUNCTIONAL, UNABLE TO PROPERLY DISPENSE PAPER TOWELS AS NEEDED. INSTRUCTED PAPER TOWELS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED COOKED BROWN RICE TO BE USED/SERVED IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER WITH A PREP DATE LABELED 1-14-21 AND A USE BY DATE OF 1-17-21. BEAN STICKS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 1/9 AND PLANT BASED IMITATION BURGERS WITH AND EXPIRATION DATE OF 1/16. ALSO OBSERVED GREEN GODDESS DRESSING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LABELED WITH A PREP DATE OF 1-25-21 AND AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 2-4-21. TAHINI (CHICK PEA) WITH A PREP DATE OF 1-25-21 AND AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 2-1-21. CUT LEAFY GREENS WITH NO DATE LABELS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS INCLUDING THE DAY OF PREP AND MUST NOT USE A PRODUCT PAST ITS EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAP BEING WRAPPED AROUND THE COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER DOORS AS A MEANS OF REPAIR. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS EQUIPMENT REPAIR.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO MEASURE THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION AT THIS TIME.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SHELVING UNDER THE COOKS LINE FLAT GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON TOP OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP COUNTERTOP UNDER BEVERAGE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING, PEELING PRESSED WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WOMEN'S WASHROOM TOILET BOWL WITH EXCESSIVE FECES AND PILED TOILET PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/UNCLOG TOILET.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST USE THE DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WHOS CERTIFICATES ARE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2369869 ON 4-29-20 NOT CORRECTED. #55- NOTED CLUTTER BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

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APR 29

2020

PASS 2 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

AUG 27

2019

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

MAY 17

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DISHMACHINE RACKS WORN. MUST BE REPLACED. FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

JAN 12

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED USING CLOTH TO SEAL COMPARTMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

BEGINNING OF MINERAL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE(TOP PART) AND AT ICE DISPENSER (NOZZLE)AT SELF SERVE UNIT IN DINING AREA.CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

LARGE HOLE AT WEST WALL OF DRY STORAGE/OFFICE IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL SAID HOLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

AUG 24

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLES FROM TOP LIDS ON COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR (BOXES, SPARE EQUIPMENT, POSTERS, RUBBERMAID BINS, ETC). OPERATOR CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT FIXTURE IN BASEMENT UTILITY CLOSET. OBSERVED THAT THE SMALL, BATTERY OPERATED LED LIGHTS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM DO NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH LIGHT TO THE LIQUOR ROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

FEB 3

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN PARTICULATE MATTER FROM FLOORS ALONG THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR MISSING COVING FROM LEFT SIDE OF MOP SINK. MUST ELEVATE ALL SUPPLIES TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT OFFICE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE SUPPLY PIPING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

FEB 1

2017

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO COLD WATER PROVIDED TO THE COOK LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK (NEAREST THE GRILL). THE WATER HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AT THE BASE OF THE FIXTURE BECAUSE THE COLD WATER CANNOT BE SHUT OFF BY USING THE REGULAR HANDLE. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE TO ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE OTHER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA UNTIL COLD WATER IS RESTORED TO THIS HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE SUPPLY PIPING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

APR 27

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING PLASTER AND HOLES. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE . WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE SAME WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM MUST BE REPLACED. MUST PROVIDE A CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM WHERE TEAS AND OTHER DRY FOODS ARE STORED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE THREE PROPER STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

AUG 18

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE GASKETS OF THE HOT AND COLD STATION 2 DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 26

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DEEP, DARK GROOVES/MARKS IN THE CUTTING BOARD NEAR THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE MEN'S WASHBOWL SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.

NOV 12

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST MAKE COFFEE STATION COUNTER TOP SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

NOV 5

2014

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 05/22/14 REPORT#1441213. (38) EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN LADIES WASHROOM

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST MAKE COFFEE STATION COUNTER TOP SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

MAY 22

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDWASH SINK IN LADIES WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL WATER PESSURE IS NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK.

DEC 2

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

NOV 14

2013

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

THE REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS ARE NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROX:1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST PEST-PROOF DOORS ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUPS,SALADS,SANDWICHES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1322537 DATED:06/06/2013. 34 FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AND MOPPED AT BASEMENT.BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY MOP SINK. 09/06/2013 37 FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AT BASEMENT. 09/06/2013 38 FOUND NO EXHAUST VENT AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AT BASEMENT. 09/06/2013 MUST CORRECT BY 11/21/13.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE OFFICE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.

JUN 6

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AND MOPPED AT BASEMENT.BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY MOP SINK.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AT BASEMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO EXHAUST VENT AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AT BASEMENT.

SEP 27

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR 2DRAWERS OF COOLER AT REAR KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND PREP EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ALL VENTS COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT CEILING TO REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND BOTH RESTROOMS. MUST ALSO REMOVE ICE BUILD FROM DUST FAN COVERS IN THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

AUG 9

2011

PASS · 0 violations

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