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Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2025-08-21 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
2024-08-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 1 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. (CERTIFICATE ON SITE EXPIRED). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN VALID FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING AND CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON S...
2023-07-31 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR DOOR OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOORS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILL FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS INSIDE OF BEVERAGE CLOSET AND ON THE FLOORS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP IN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2022-10-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 13 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR STORING BREAD IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES AT OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA AND AT SERVICE COUNTER MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD ON REAR PREP TABLE MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED A NEW 3- COMPARTMENT SINK INSTALLED NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE SINK OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO PROPERLY WASH AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINET.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector Comments: MUST REINSTALL MOPSINK THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST FINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CONSTRUCTION TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DINING AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION FAN IN TOILETROOM.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2022-10-03 Fail Canvass 13 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES AT OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA AND AT SERVICE COUNTER MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR STORING BREAD IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD ON REAR PREP TABLE MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINET.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REINSTALL MOPSINK THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST FINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CONSTRUCTION TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DINING AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION FAN IN TOILETROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2021-04-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2021-03-24 Pass w/ Conditions Recent Inspection 1 ▾
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
2021-03-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: CHICKEN 56.6F, CUT TOMATOES 56.0F, HOT DOGS 54.0F, TZATZIKI SAUCE 54.4F, FETA CHEESE 54.2F ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS, $100 VALUE, CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY VI...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 56.0F, COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION, INSTD REPAIR TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
2020-09-09 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: HOLE/GAP IN FLOOR NEXT TO FLOOR DRAIN NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: FLOOR UNDER FRYERS ALONG WALLBASE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2020-09-02 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OVER 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
EXCESSIVE RUST ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
HOLE/GAP IN FLOOR NEXT TO FLOOR DRAIN NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR UNDER FRYERS ALONG WALLBASE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2019-09-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2019-08-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Observed incomplete clean up kit. Instructed to get sanitizer effective against norovirus. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. 90 day grace period.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Observed taco meat, cheese, and tomatoes in prep cooler at 50F, 60F, and 65F. Management disposed of and denatured 20 pounds worth of product valued at $100. Instructed to maintain TCS foods at or below 41F. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issu...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Observed improper date marking on TCS foods. Instructed to date mark all TCS, ready to eat items prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with the date created and the discard date.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Observed a prep cooler in rear of kitchen near flat top grill with an ambient air temperature of 67F. Cooler tagged and held for inspection. Instructed not to use until repaired or replaced and approved by CDPH. Priority Violation 7-38-005. Citation ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Observed a heavy build up of grease, dirt, and food debris in corner of kitchen near front counter and gyros spits and on the floor underneath 3 compartment sink in rear prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
See violation 60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/2/18 REPORT 2200455 NOT CORRECTED. 58- PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
2018-08-27 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 12 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A.
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
2-301.14 - FOOD HANDLERS OBSERVED COOKING OUTSIDE, CHANGING TASKS , HANDLING UNCLEAN COOLER, OPENING DOORS AND TOUCHING HANDLES FROM RESTAUANT, TOUCHING UNCLEAN SURFACES SUCH AS DINING TABLES AND HANDLING MONEY AND THEN PREPARING TACOS, BURRITOS, ET...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (BEANS, FLOUR, ETC). INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-306.11 OBSERVED FOOD (TORTILLAS, STEAK, CHICKEN, CONDIMENTS SUCH AS TOMATOES, SHREDDED LETTUCE, CHEESE, ETC) ON DISPLAY AND BEING HANDLED, PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED IN PARKING LOT OUTSIDE OF LICENSED PREMISES, UNABLE TO BE PROTECTED FOR CONTAMI...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN USES. INSTD TO STORE IN PROPER SANTIZING SOLUTION.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARD ON FRONT PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLAC AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
LIGHTSHEILDS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON PREMISES.
2018-08-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPOLYYE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (BEANS, FLOUR, ETC). INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN USES. INSTD TO STORE IN PROPER SANTIZING SOLUTION.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARD ON FRONT PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLAC AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
LIGHTSHEILDS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON PREMISES.
2017-06-07 Pass License 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED(ICE BUILD UP) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.
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