NOODLES IN THE POT, INC.

Chicago Health Dept

2453 N HALSTED ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

18 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Oct 2019.

Last inspected Oct 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 3

2019

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINK NEXT TO SIDE DOOR AND BETWEEN THE 1-COMP AND HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

SEP 26

2019

FAIL 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; CHICKEN, BEEF, RICE; ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA, SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PANEL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED ON LOWER SHELF IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT DUST /DEBRIS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINK NEXT TO SIDE DOOR AND THE BETWEEN THE 1-COMP AND HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY BASE OF FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JAN 3

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ON BASEMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 3

2017

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER WITH CHUNKS OF ICE STUCK ON WALLS OF FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW DRY AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL IN BASEMENT NOT FINISHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PAINT TO A SMOOTH FINISH.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED UNUSED TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT COURT YARD AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCT MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SLEEVE OR IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

NOV 8

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE

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NOV 1

2016

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALL OF WALK IN COOLER,CEILING,WALLS IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA.ALSO ADJACENT DOOR TO APARTMENTS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/1/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1948453 7/29/16 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND GRILL TABLES IN PREP AREA,REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS.#33-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE & DISH RACKS.#35-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FILTERS AND HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL IN PREP AREA NEAR GLASS SIDE DOOR.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR AND SIDE DOOR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOOR IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA NEAR CHEST FREEZER.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA

JUL 29

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND GRILL TABLES IN PREP AREA,REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINE,GRILL TABLE & DISH RACKS

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL IN PREP AREA NEAR GLASS SIDE DOOR.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR AND SIDE DOOR.

JUL 22

2016

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID IN POOR REPAIR.OBSERVED LID BENT IN UP RIGHT POSTION ALONG THE BACK AND BROKEN AROUND THE ROD MAKING THE LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST RODENT PROOF LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND GRILL TABLES IN PREP AREA,REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE & DISH RACKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL IN PREP AREA NEAR GLASS SIDE DOOR.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR AND SIDE DOOR.

MAY 15

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 52F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-ASSORTED NOODLES 46.6F, EGGS 58.7F, TOFU 46.5F, SERVICE COOLER), CHICKEN ((COOKED) 52.1F,(UNCOOKED 49.6F)), NOODLES 45.5F,BROCCOLI 45.7F, SHRIMP 61.3F, (WALK IN COOLER). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 50 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $350.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

NOTED EMPLOYEE PICKING UP SPRING ROLLS FROM THE SERVICE COOLER WITH OUT USING GLOVES OR FORK OR TONGS (BARE MINIMUM CONTACT).INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES OR TONGS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)

DEC 10

2014

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 3

2014

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE ICE MAKER. INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH BLACK SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL AND TUBE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1401841 DATED 3/11/14. #30-INSTRUCTED TO PUT LABEL AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.#32-MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM,(CAULK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE). CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE LADIE'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 11

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTRUCTED TO PUT LABEL AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS,POTS,PANS. MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM,(CAULK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE).

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE COOK LINE AND BESIDE THE HOOD, HOOD AND FILTER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE ICE MAKER CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE.

JUN 13

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE DOUBLE DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK SLOWLY DRAINING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. STOPPERS ARE NEEDED FOR 3-COMPARMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

OCT 26

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 10/16/12 WAS NOT POSTED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE GROUT AND BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. MUST ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES ALONG WALLS.

OCT 16

2012

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE THE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. 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

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREA. 11 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON WALLS, CEILING TILES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE GROUT AND BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. MUST ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES ALONG WALLS.

AUG 16

2011

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 10

2011

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR FOUND WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER USED TO MAKE ICE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND FAX REQUEST FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL TO C.D.P.H. @ 312-746-4240.

Serious Sanitation

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-3-11 #517250 NOT CORRECTED. #30-ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. #33- INTERIOR DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INDOORS AND INVERTED.

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. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN.

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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MUST BE REPLACED: LADIES WASH ROOM, REAR DINING ROOM, REAR HALLWAY DRY FOOD STORAGE. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE SPRAY ARM SINK. MUST REPLACE. MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD UNDER REAR HALLWAY DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR HALLWAY DRY FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER AND TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER.

MAR 3

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER LABELED AND DATED.

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. INTERIOR DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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