NEW MODERN GRILL INC.

Chicago Health Dept

3171 N HALSTED ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025).

23 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

104

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 15

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT, BOXES OF TOOLS, AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SMALL WHITE MICROWAVE ON THE COOK LINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED ON THE INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE BUILD UP.

AUG 9

2024

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR IF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

COOKLINE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

SEP 21

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE CEILING WOOD ABOVE THE REACH-IN COOLER MUST BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND REACH-IN FREEZERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER IS TOO LOOSE, AND THE COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOWLY DRAINING. REPAIR ISSUE.

OCT 28

2022

PASS 5 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 TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE AND/OR REPLACEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND TWO-DOOR COOLER WITH SPILLS ON SHELVES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, AND GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR LININGS OF THE SERVICE COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE PREP AREA WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT, AND FOOD GRIME, MISSING TILES AT THE PREP ROOM AREA UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE, FLOORS AT THE REAR DRY/FOOD STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

JUN 14

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN TWO DOOR COOLER AND WOODEN PREP SURFACE. MUST USE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

SHELVING ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS FOR REPAIR IN FREEZERS OR THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, SHELVING, AND PREP SURFACES DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE SOILED USED EGG CARTON FLATS AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT ON THE GRILL LINE. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE OR WASHABLE CONTAINER TO HOLD IN-USE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT.----MUST NOT USE CLOTH APRONS AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR COVERS FOR BULK FOODS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, SINKS, SHELVING FRONT, AND REAR NOTED DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPEN CREVICES IN THE WALL OF THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED, CUT, OR SANDED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR BOTH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

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APR 28

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE DESSERT/SODA REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED/NOT VALID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AND KEEP ON PREMISES.

SEP 13

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS/EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

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 DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER DOOR AND RUBBER GASKETS, INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND SPILLS ON SHELVES, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HEAVY GREASE 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 Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE PREP AREA WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD GRIME, MISSING TILES AT THE PREP ROOM AREA UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE, FLOORS AT THE REAR DRY/FOOD STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2213798 DATED 8/30/2018 NOT CORRECTED. NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090

SEP 6

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012(A) MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C)MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS ON PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 30

2018

FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012(A) MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C)MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-203.14 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT WATERLINES FOR FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT:ICE MACHINE, SODA MACHINE, AND COFFEE MACHINE.PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030(C) MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS ON PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 13

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SOME SMALL HOLES ABOVE PREP COOLER AREAS. MUST SEAL HOLES ABOVE PREPARATION COOLER AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES, FOR ICE MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINE, AND SODA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.

FEB 22

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION CORRECTED, EXCEPT THAT OPERATOR MUST STILL DEFROST THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

FEB 14

2017

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1763331 DATED 4/21/16: #32: DIRTY SHELVING WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER FLAT GRILL, THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE TO ADHERE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #33: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. EXTERIOR OF THE REAR GLASS DOOR COOLER STICKY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #34: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER PREP TABLE AND SHELVING IN REAR PREP, UNDER,BEHIND AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. ALL STORED ITEMS AND SHELVING MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. MUST CORRECT ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKING FOR PRODUCTS THAT ARE COOKED AND HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS (POTATOES AND SAUSAGE).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST BOTH CHEST FREEZERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED SOILED TAPE WRAPPED AROUND THE CINNAMON SHAKER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE SHAKER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED THE PLASTIC CONTAINER HOLDING POTATOES TO BE CRACKED DOWN THE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD BROKEN CONTAINERS THAT ARE NO LONGER DURABLE, OR EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP IN THE LOWER INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE TILES SEPARATING FROM THE FOOT RAIL AT THE DINER BAR, SHOWING A GAP INTO THE FLOOR CAVITY UNDERNEAT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FOOT RAIL SO THERE ARE NO GAPS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB IN THE REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER.

APR 21

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE A PLATE AS A SCOOP FOR FOODS INSIDE COOLER. FOOD SCOOPS MUST HAVE HANDLE STORED UPWARD OUTSIDE OF FOODS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY SHELVING WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER FLAT GRILL, THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINERS FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. DIRTY/RUSTY FOOD SHELVING IN THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE RUST. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE TO ADHERE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. EXTERIOR OF THE REAR GLASS DOOR COOLER STICKY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER PREP TABLE AND SHELVING IN REAR PREP, UNDER,BEHIND AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. FLOOR AT THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND REAR ENTRANCE TO REAR STORAGE, IN POOR REPAIR WITH UNEVEN, PEELING FLOOR TILES. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ALL STORED ITEMS AND SHELVING MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON CLOTH TOWELS ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

SEP 9

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL REFRIGERATIONS GASKETS AND THE SHELVES INSIDE THE TALL 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND TO MAINTAIN.

APR 27

2015

PASS · 0 violations

APR 20

2015

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED A BLACK, GREASY MATERIAL ON THE JOINTS OF BOTH OUTER COMPARTMENTS WHERE THE DIVIDERS ATTACH TO THE SINK AT THE EAST 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY UNABLE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DUE TO THE BLACK, GREASY MATERIAL COMING OFF IN THE WASH AND SANITIZE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE SAID MATERIAL AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS AND TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND FREE OF TOXIC MATERIALS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND TIN FOIL USED AS SHELVING AND SURFACE LINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY GASKETS ON REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS.

OCT 28

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORED UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT AT FRONT COOKING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR THROUGOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY ALL CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALL TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR STORE AREAS NEXT TO WATER HEATER AND REAR ROOM BY WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. DETAIL CLEAN WALL INSIDE WASHROOM REMOVE DIRT BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MAR 25

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REAR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE SOFT DRINKS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE WALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3 COMPATMENTSINK LOCATED AT FRONT COOKING LINE MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAY 17

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME BUILD UP AT THE FRONT SERVICE COOKING LINE ON THE SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER. MUST ALSO CLEAN FOOD SPLASHES AT THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF 1DR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN MIDDLE STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GRIMMY FLOOR UNDER FRONT SERVICE COOKING LINE UNDER DEEP FRYERS AND 2DR REFRIGERATOR.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB AT THE 1DR FREEZER IN THE BACK AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET BASE OF 3COMP SINK LOCATED BETWEEN THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE AND THE COFFEE MAKER ACROSS FROM THE LOTTO MACHINE.

NOV 1

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REAR SLIDING 2DOOR COOLER AT ALL TIMES. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN THE ICE BOX FREEZERS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAINT ALL RUSTY RACKS INSIDE 2DR COOLER NEXT TO COOKING LINE. MUST REMOVE EXCESS FROST BUILD-UP AT ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS IN THE REAR AREA. MUST REPAINT RUSTY REAR DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR THROUGOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY ALL CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALL TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR STORE AREAS NEXT TO WATER HEATER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET BASE AT 3COMP SINK ACROSS FROM MAIN COOKING LINE.

JUL 28

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. OBSERVED IMPROPER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS. MUST USE DURABLE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR CONTAINERS WHICH CAN BE WASHED AND SANITIZED.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND STEAM TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED WATER LEAKING INTO A BUCKET FROM THE HVAC UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JUN 25

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED WATER LEAKING INTO A BUCKET FROM THE HVAC UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JUN 17

2010

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE MACHINE. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROX. 75 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE THE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ARE STORED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED WATER LEAKING INTO A BUCKET FROM THE HVAC UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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