MAY 19
2025
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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NEW TASTE OF CHICAGO INC.
BEAT. 25/100
11101 S MICHIGAN AVE · ROSELAND, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 19, 2025 · passed
Failed 8 of 22 inspections. 22 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
22
11 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
128
includes 22 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Mar 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11 OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD BEING STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE EQUIPMENT BETWEEN USE. OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOPS BEING STORED IN A SINGLE USE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN THE DIPPER WELL.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR LINER AND SINGLE USE FOOD CONTAINERS BEING USED AS UTENSIL STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS OR CARDBOARD.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11 OBSERVED SOME RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED A DAMAGE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
AUG 292024PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 29
2024
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP, GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND LEAKING DRAINLINE UNDER DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, OPENINGS IN WALLS AND FLOOR IN PREP, WASHROOM, AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING AND FLOOR TILES, SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LOOSE AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 222024FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 22
2024
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM PREP AREA.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL AND FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES ON GLUE BOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP, GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND LEAKING DRAINLINE UNDER DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, OPENINGS IN WALLS AND FLOOR IN PREP, WASHROOM, AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING AND FLOOR TILES, SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LOOSE AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 252024PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 25
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AT HANDSINK AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ADDED SOAP TO RESTROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FREE OF BUILD UP.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS NEED REPLACING WHEN WORN WITH DARK MARKS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND OR REPLACING WHERE WORN. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT 3 COMPAERTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
UNISEX TOILET IN NEED OF WASTE CAN WITH LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ANY UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT OR OTHER ITEMS IN NEED OF REMOVING TO KEEP PREMISES CLUTTER FREE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 122023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 12
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND DAMAGED FLOORS/FLOOR TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM, PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORS/FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CFM EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CURRENT CERTIFICATE. MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATION.
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AUG 302023FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 30
2023
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOUND EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WEAR ONE AND HAVE THE EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND DAMAGED FLOORS/FLOOR TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM, PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORS/FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CFM EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CURRENT CERTIFICATE. MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2560543 DATED 07/11/2022 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #41-OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. #51-OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. #57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
JUL 112022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 11
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
MAY 122022PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 12
2022
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
MAY 52022FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 5
2022
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE ALONG NORTH WALL, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS, REACH-IN COOLERS, AND SHELVING UNITS, ON SHELVES, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, ON BULK CONTAINER LID, LADDER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ELECTIRCAL OUTLETS, SHELVING UNITS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
JAN 272022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 27
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED UTILITY SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
JAN 132022FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 13
2022
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR, SHELVES, BULK CONTAINERS AND EQUIPMENT ALONG SOUTH WALL IN LOWER LEVEL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, LEDGES, BULK CONTAINERS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED UTILITY SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES AND DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
JUL 82021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 8
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES,LETTUCE, ETC STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROPERLY STORE MOP AFTER USE AND CLEAN MOP BUCKET TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
JUN 212021FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 21
2021
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 56 MICE DROPPINGS IN LOWER STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES, LIVE ROACHES, AND SMALL FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES,LETTUCE, ETC STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROPERLY STORE MOP AFTER USE AND CLEAN MOP BUCKET TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
MAR 262021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 26
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER AND THE EXTERIOR REAR REACH IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEAN AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REAR AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE
MAR 122021FAILED9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 12
2021
FAILED
9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE SEE VIOLATION #2.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. OBERVED (TCS) FOODS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED,( BEEF-181.0F). PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHRROM.PIC PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SOAP MUST BE PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES,-COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHRROM.PIC PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PAPER TOWEL/ HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES,- PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) CONSOLATED VIOLATION
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES. APPROX 8-LBS EACH OF CORN BEEF,ROAST BEEF AT 45, 46.0F, 9-LBS OF HAMBURGER PATTIES AT 46.0F, 47.0F, AND 2-LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 48.0F.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD ( TCS) FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW-COS. ALL FOODS WAS REMOVE AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $ 200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED PREP COOLER BEING USED MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F. INSTRUCTED NO TO USE COOLER UNTIL REPAIRED AND TAG IS REMOVED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOL;ER ON SITE THATS 41.0F OR BELOW-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 69-MICE DROPPINGS IN LOWER REAR STORAGE AREA ON TOP OF BOXES, FLOORS AND STORAGE SHLEVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVE THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER AND THE EXTERIOR REAR REACH IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEAN AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REAR AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE
MAR 122020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 12
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD ITEMS (FISH) INSIDE THE REAR DEEP FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION AND/OR FREEZER BURN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED THE LIGHT SHEILDS THROUGH OUT PREMISES DIRTY AND A FEW CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPAIR WHERE NEEDED.
MAR 52020FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 5
2020
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED WITH REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED, BEEF DISHES,( HAMBURGERS). INSTRUCTED PIC THAT A CONSUMER ADVISORY MUST BE POSTED ON MENU FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED. FOOD ITEMS MUST BE DISCLOSED WITH REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUE #7-38-005.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD ITEMS (FISH) INSIDE THE REAR DEEP FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION AND/OR FREEZER BURN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVE THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER AND THE EXTERIOR REAR REACH IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEAN AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REAR AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED THE LIGHT SHEILDS THROUGH OUT PREMISES DIRTY AND A FEW CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPAIR WHERE NEEDED.
JUL 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS INSIDE COOLER. APPROX 4-LBS OF COOKED STEAK AT 58.0F AND APPROX 40-LBS OF CHICKEN AT 54.0F INSIDE COOLER. (PIC REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $45.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED WITH REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED, BEEF DISHES,( HAMBURGERS). INSTRUCTED PIC THAT A CONSUMER ADVISORY MUST BE POSTED ON MENU FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED .FOOD ITEMS MUST BE DISCLOSED WITH REMINER STATEMENT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
REPEAT SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58- ALLERGENS TRAINING, STILL EXIST FROM REPORT DATED 4-2-2019 REPORT # 2282432. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-42-090
APR 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED THAT KIT MUST INCLUDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY INCLUDING A DISPOSABLE MOP, PLASTIC GLOVES, FACE MASK, AND APPROPIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, GROUND BEEF, STEAK,ETC. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR COMSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED WITH REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED, BEEF DISHES,( HAMBURGERS). INSTRUCTED PIC THAT A CONSUMER ADVISORY MUST BE POSTED ON MENU FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED .FOOD ITEMS MUST BE DISCLOSED WITH REMINER STATEMENT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,( KETCHUP, HOT SAUCE, FLOUR,ETC) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. ANY FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEEE.MUST PROVIDE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED THAT MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING
MAR 262019FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 26
2019
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED THAT KIT MUST INCLUDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY INCLUDING A DISPOSABLE MOP, PLASTIC GLOVES, FACE MASK, AND APPROPIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED APPROX 4-LBS OF COOKED( TCS) FOOD, GROUND BEEF INSIDE COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 56.9F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PIC REMOVED FOOD AND DISCARDED AT APPROX COST OF $ 20.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, GROUND BEEF, STEAK,ETC. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR COMSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,( KETCHUP, HOT SAUCE, FLOUR,ETC) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. ANY FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REAR DOOR IN BACK AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 79 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AREAS OF REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEEE.MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED THAT MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAR 262018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 26
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE OF THE UTILITY SINK; MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE.
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