SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NEW PEARL'S PLACE RESTAURANT.

YOUR CALL. 60/100

3901 S MICHIGAN AVE · BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 8, 2026 · passed

16 of 23 inspections passed, 5 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
23
16 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
81
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Apr 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 8
2026
PASSED
0 violations
APR 1
2026
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT PREP HANDSINK (55F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND-WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR. IMPROPER: MILK AT 55.0 AND EGGS AT 55.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 60F AT PREP REFRIGERATOR. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED REFRIGERATOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

APR 7
2025
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED A GAP IN BETWEEN DOORS. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. NOTED VENTS DIRTY IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO MUST CLEAN ANDD MAINTAIN.

NOV 29
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING, PREP STATIONS, COUNTER TOPS,RACK AND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES, CLEAN IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDER SINKS AND DISHMACHINE. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA.

APR 10
2024
PASSED
0 violations
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FEB 6
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED MISSING AND/OR BROKEN THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMTERS WHERE EVER NEEDED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET IN THE REAR DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

SEP 18
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WINDOW FAN ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

AUG 29
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WINDOW FAN ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

AUG 21
2023
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 6 LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES IN KITCHEN AREA BEHIND EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY COME OUT TO SERVICE KITCHEN AND OTHER AREAS AS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES, STICKY RESIDUE AND DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS. ALSO CLEAN THE WINDOW FAN ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.

JAN 25
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF FRYERS WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATIONS IN NEED OF REPAIR; THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE BUFFET PREP AREA HAS A FAUCET THAT IS LEAKING, A LEAK FOUND AT A VALVE AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN COOKING AREA IN THE CORNER, THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA HAS A LEAKING FAUCET (LEFT SIDE) AND THE RIGHT FAUCET HAS A MISSING HOT WATER KNOB. REPAIR ALL PLUMBING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS BEHIND SOME KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WHERE NEEDED.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE BLOWN LIGHT BULB IN A LIGHT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB WHERE NEEDED.

APR 26
2022
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM CORNER. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION. MUST USE PROPER SHELVING 6' OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR PROPER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING, PREP STATIONS, COUNTER TOPS,RACK AND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 3 COMP IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH SINKS, ALSO 2 COMP SINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAS LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE SINKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED REAR STORAGE/PREP AREAS VERY CLUTTERED. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE STOCK FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS,AND WALLS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS WITH PEELING PAINT IN THE REAR SALAD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT (NONTOXIC PAINT).

MAR 30
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AS WELL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.

MAR 23
2021
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERTURES OF TCS FOODS IN PREP AREA. FOUND FISH, SHRIMP, SAUSAGE, BEEF PATTIES, CRAB CAKES, AND MAYO AT TEMPS RANGING FROM 56F TO 57.2F. ITEMS REMOVED AND DISCARDED IMMEDIATELY. TWELVE POUNDS VALUED AT $36.OO. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PESTS (FRUIT FLIES) ON PREMISES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA OF KITCHEN. FOUND 30 OR MORE FRUIT FLIES IN DISHWASHING AREA ON THE THE WALLS AROUND DISHMACHINE AND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY AND TO CLEAN DISHWASHING AREA EQUIPMENT AND DRAINS AS DESCRIBED IN OTHER VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AS WELL.

MINORSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE VALVE AT THE SPRAYER AT THE DISHMACHINE; REPAIR LEAK. ALSO OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE SPRAYER SINK ONTO THE FLOOR; SEAL HOLE IN SINK TO AVOID LEAKING WATER. OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE COOKING AREA; REPAIR LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THREE COMP SINK TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES FROM SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES, CLEAN IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDER SINKS AND DISHMACHINE. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA.

MAY 6
2020
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

THE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM THE RACKS OR REPLACE THEM. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK (BY THE 3-COMP. SINK) LEAKS UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AND DISH WASHING NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN. -THE WALL BY THE REAR 3-COMP. SINK IS PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOP STORED IN DIRTY WATER INSIDE THE BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF WATER AND STORE MOPS HANGING UP TO PROPERLY AIR DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAR 31
2020
FAILED
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 180F OR HIGHER. MACHINE ONLY REACHES 160F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FIXED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

THE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM THE RACKS OR REPLACE THEM. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZING AGENT USED AT THE 3-COMP. SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE CORRECT KIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK (BY THE 3-COMP. SINK) LEAKS UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOP STORED IN DIRTY WATER INSIDE THE BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF WATER AND STORE MOPS HANGING UP TO PROPERLY AIR DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE SINKS/DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF SOME DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS. -THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DIRT, FOOD AND STAINS. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AND DISH WASHING NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN. -THE WALL BY THE REAR 3-COMP. SINK IS PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MAR 31
2020
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

THE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM THE RACKS OR REPLACE THEM. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK (BY THE 3-COMP. SINK) LEAKS UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE SINKS/DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF SOME DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS. -THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DIRT, FOOD AND STAINS. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AND DISH WASHING NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN. -THE WALL BY THE REAR 3-COMP. SINK IS PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOP STORED IN DIRTY WATER INSIDE THE BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF WATER AND STORE MOPS HANGING UP TO PROPERLY AIR DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

JAN 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED SOME RTE TCS FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKINGS. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKINGS FOR ALL RTE FOODS THAT ARE PREPARED AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE FRYER AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE BOTTOMS OF THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE FAUCET OF THE UTILITY SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WRAPPED IN PLASTIC DUE TO LEAKING; INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET NECK AT UTILITY SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS AND DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SOME DUST INSIDE OF VENT OVER THE CONVECTION OVEN IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

MAR 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in 2 door refrigerator in rear prep area: Turkey @ 53.4F-56.7F; chicken @ 51.8F-55.6F; pork @ 56.7F-57.2F; rice @ 49.3F; macaroni and cheese @ 57.9F; and assorted cooked vegetables @ 48.1F-63.1F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held @ 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded 21 lbs of denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimates value to be $125. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Observed raw potentially hazardous foods (eggs) stored directly above ready to eat foods (mixed greens, vegetables, etc.) in the walk in cooler. Instructed must store raw foods below ready to eat foods at all times to prevent cross contamination. Operator relocated raw eggs to bottom shelf of walk in cooler. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

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

Observed exposed pipes in wall and ceiling on left side of cooking line in kitchen. Observed uncovered air ducts in rear of kitchen next to dish room. Must seal all holes in walls in ceilings, and cover all open air ducts to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed wall pipe exposed at hand sink and 3 compartment sink on left side of cooking line. Water disconnected to repair leak in water line. Must repair all leaks and restore water to this area of kitchen. Observed leak at left faucet of 3 compartment sink in dish area. Must repair and maintain same. Must install screen or drain cover at floor drain in bar area. Must maintain same.

NOV 14
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS IN DISH WASHING AREA, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN PREP AREAS.

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

GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR VENTILATION HOOD. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA NEAR KITCHEN.

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE WEST BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

OCT 12
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.

SEP 22
2017
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FRONT DISPLAY COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 48.4F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. DISPLAY COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. DISPLAY COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED RAW WHOLE TURKEY STORED IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 51.4F, DICED HAM 56.2F, DICED SAUSAGE 52.3F, AND DICED TOMATOES 49.6F STORED IN OMELET PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, COLESLAW 49F AND RAW EGGS 49F STORED IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $85 AND 50LBS OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON EQUIPMENT ALONG SOUTH WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR CONVECTION OVEN, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON TABLE NEAR CONVECTION OVEN, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UNFINISHED BAR AREA, SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, STOVE, OVEN, PREP TABLES, SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES, HOLDING UNITS.

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

GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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

REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR OVEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, LEAKING SPRAYER AND BASIN ON SCRAPE SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

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

REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AND FRONT BAR AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

OCT 18
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.

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

THE VENT FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED; CLEAN VENTS. SOME MISSING WALL TILE AT BASE OF THE WALL IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; REPLACE WALL TILE WHERE NEEDED. (OWNER HAS THIS SCHEDULED FOR REPAIR).

APR 19
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PAINT UNFINISHED WALL (DRY WALL OBSERVED) BY THE SINKS IN THE COOKING AREA OF THE KITCHEN.

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