SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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6930 N GLENWOOD AVE · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 12, 2024 · passed with conditions

Failed 3 of 15 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
57
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Nov 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 12
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL FOOD WITH COMMON NAME AT STORAGE AREA

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

HAIR RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DEBRIS INSIDE MOP SINK. CLEANED AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOME DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ON SITE AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE .INSTRUCTED TO RENEW.CERTIFICATE VALID ONLY FOR THREE YEARS.

MAR 10
2023
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 25
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19-- PRESSED WOOD SHELVING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING WOOD. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MAR 18
2022
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS SUCH AS EGGS NOT PROPERLY DISCLOSED ON THE MENU. MUST DISCLOSE THAT THE EGGS ARE COOKED TO ORDER, AND ASTERISK NOTED ON THE CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT MUST ALSO BE ASTERISK ON THE FOOD ITEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER IS TO BE USED FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES LOCATED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. LAST SERVICE AND SERVICE REPORT DATED 4-24-19. MUST HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE A CURRENT LOGBOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND SERVICE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

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

PRESSED WOOD SHELVING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING WOOD. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS OR BURLAP SACKS AS LINERS FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, AND CLUTTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN CLOSET WITH DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

PREMISES SERVES EGGS. OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL FOOD BOTTLES/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS

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

NOTED USAGE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NEED TO PROVIDE LIDS AT RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOMS

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

AREA ON SHELVES AND FLOOR UNDER AND BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS EXTREMELY CLUTTER WITH USED ITEMS: E PLASTIC BAGS,CARDBOARD BOXES, OLD NEWS PAPER,CONTAINERS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS KEEP AREA FREE OF LITTER. -

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES,COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN. -

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JUN 5
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DRIPPING IN BACK OF TOILET INTO BUCKET. REPAIR TOILET AND MAINTAIN.

APR 4
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISIS WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED SUCH AS EGGS AND HAM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

NOTED GRILL,RANGE AND KITCHEN SHELVING ALL NEED CLEANING AND INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING

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

NOTED WALL BEHIND RANGE AND GRILL SPLASHED . INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN WALL.

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

VENTILATION HOOD AT HOT LINE AND FILTERS GREASY NEED TO BE CLEANED.

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

CLUTTER AT REAR OF KITCHEN NEEDS TO REMOVED AND OR REORGANIZED.

MAY 10
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON THE WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

THE FAUCET LEAKS AT THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 29
2016
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; INSIDE CORNERS OF THE FURNACE CLOSET IN REAR, AND OUTSIDE CORNERS IN FRONT OF SAME SAID CLOSET. BEHIND REACH IN PEPSI BEVERAGE COOLER IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, AND IN CORNERS IN FRONT OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH A VALID FOOD SANITATION LICENSE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARE OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH A VALID FOOD SANITATION LICENSE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON THE WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, GRILL, AND FRYER HAS EXCESSIVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP AREA, AND THE WALL VENT ABOVE THE TOILET ROOM, HAS EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTALL WORKING LIGHT IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE SOUTH WALL IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, THE FAUCET LEAKS AT THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR, NEAR THE EXIT DOOR AND FURNACE CLOSET. ALSO, EXCESSIVE CLUTTER UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 23
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NEWS PAPER USED FOR SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENT COVER ABOVE THE WASHROOM DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SEP 9
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN. FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN.

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

FOUND FRONT COUNTERTOPS WITH CLUTTER. MUST DECLUTTER/CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

JUL 19
2013
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 12
2013
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT MAINTAINED, FAUCET NECK NOT REACHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS,REACHES ONLY THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LONGER FAUCET NECK TO BE ABLE TO REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MEAN TIME FILL THE OTHER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A CLEAN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER TO BE ABLE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

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

DUST AND DEBRIS ON SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM TWO DOOR COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WHITE FREEZER OF REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR,NEED TO REMOVE ICE AND KEEP CLEAN UNIT.

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE SOUTH REFRIGERATOR

NOV 1
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER AND FREEZERS.

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

REMOVE NEWSPAPER FROM INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER,FREEZER AND SHELVES.

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

CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,CLEAN DEBRIS AND REMOVE ITEMS FROM BEHIND THE COUNTER AND REFRIGERATOR,SOUTH SIDE OF PREP AREA.

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

REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM VENT ABOVE THE WASHROOM.

NOV 16
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. REPAIR TOILET TISSUE PAPER HOLDER SECURED WITH SOTCH TAPE, AND FLUSHER KNOB ON TOILET TANK.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN RESTROOM,CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON VENT ON WALL ABOVE RESTROOM DOOR , WALL BEHIND GRILL UNDER HOOD.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM KITCHEN STORE ELSEWHERE AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA.

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