Chicago
56
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North Garden

1007 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640 · Uptown · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
56/100

Troubled record — failed 4 of 10 inspections for pest activity

Inspections
10
6 passed
Last Inspected
2014-10-09
Pass Rate
60%
4 failures
Score
56/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2014-10-09)
Failed 4 inspections (2014, 2014, 2012...)
Pest Activity issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 26×
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
Chemical Safety minor
2014-10-09 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER HAS A BUILD-UP OF ICE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

minor Facility Condition

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

TUBE LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT NOT PROPERLY FITS INSIDE THE END CAPS,IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID LIGHT SHIELDS OR END CAPS.

2014-03-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-02-26 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
8
serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY REPAIRED. EXCESSIVE PLUMBER'S PUTTY #31177 WAS USED INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON BOTH SIDE OF THE DIVIDERS. MANAGER/OWNER WAS INSTRUCTED TO WELD DIVIDERS WITH SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE SURFACE.PLUMBER'S PUTTY OR AN...

minor Sanitation

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

SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ARE CLUTTERED(PLASTIC BAGS,PERSONAL ITEMS,MEDICINE,UNUSED SMALL KITCHEN TOOLS AND BOTTLES), UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, KEEP WHAT IS NEEDED AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES APPLIED MATERIAL...

minor Sanitation

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

HOOD AND PIPES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. DEBRIS AND GRIMES INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMEN...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR BEHIND AND AROUND GREASE TRAP UNEVEN AND GRIME BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR AT SAID AREA WITH A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

minor Sanitation

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

GRIME AND GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL BY THE HOOD(SOUTH WALL),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN, SMEARED,UNEVEN CAULKING ON METAL SHEETS WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PRESENT CAULKING AND REAPPLIED WITH A S...

minor Facility Condition

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

NO END CAPS PROVIDED AT SINGLE LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MOP SINK HAS A FAUCET WITH THREADS AND ATTACHED GARDEN HOSE(NOT TOUCHING THE BOTTOM OF THE SINK). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GARDEN HOSE, REPLACE A FAUCET WITHOUT THREADS OR INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT SAID SINK

minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

FOUND SOILED WITH FOUL ODOR RAGS STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE, BY THE CUTTING BOARD AND USED TO WIPING TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RAGS WITH CLEAN CLOTHS AND KEEP THEM INSIDE OF SMALL SET UP BUCKET OF WATER AND SANITIZING SOLUTION IN EACH STATION,CH...

2014-02-19 Fail Canvass
8
serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT MAINTAINED.FOUND A LARGE AMOUNT OF UNKNOWN BROWN MATERIAL APPLIED INSIDE THE COMPARTMENT SINKS,ON EACH SIDE OF THE DIVIDERS OF THE COMPARTMENTS. MATERIAL IS SOFT ON THE TOUCH, DIRTY AND UNEVEN, SAME UNKNOWN MATERIAL IS A...

minor Sanitation

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

SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ARE CLUTTERED(PLASTIC BAGS,PERSONAL ITEMS,MEDICINE,UNUSED SMALL KITCHEN TOOLS AND BOTTLES), UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, KEEP WHAT IS NEEDED AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES APPLIED MATERI...

minor Sanitation

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

HOOD AND PIPES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. DEBRIS AND GRIMES INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTM...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR BEHIND AND AROUND GREASE TRAP UNEVEN AND GRIME BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR AT SAID AREA WITH A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

minor Sanitation

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

GRIME AND GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL BY THE HOOD(SOUTH WALL),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN, SMEARED,UNEVEN CAULKING ON METAL SHEETS WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PRESENT CAULKING AND REAPPLIED WITH ...

minor Facility Condition

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

NO END CAPS PROVIDED AT SINGLE LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MOP SINK HAS A FAUCET WITH THREADS AND ATTACHED GARDEN HOSE(NOT TOUCHING THE BOTTOM OF THE SINK). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GARDEN HOSE, REPLACE A FAUCET WITHOUT THREADS OR INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT SAID SINK

minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

FOUND SOILED WITH FOUL ODOR RAGS STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE, BY THE CUTTING BOARD AND USED TO WIPING TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RAGS WITH CLEAN CLOTHS AND KEEP THEM INSIDE OF SMALL SET UP BUCKET OF WATER AND SANITIZING SOLUTION IN EACH STATION,...

2013-08-29 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SHELVES CLUTTERED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER (BAGS, BOXES, ETC.) AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

PREP AREA SINGLE LIGHT BULB ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR SAID LIGHT BULB.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

2012-12-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
minor Chemical Safety

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS ESPECIALLY INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA

critical Pest Activity

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE OF BBQ UPRIGHT GRILL FREE OF GREASE AT THE FRONT SELLING AREA AND COOKING STROVE (SINGLE UNIT )WITH DEAD ROACHES AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALL AROUND AND ABOVE THE 3COMP SINK OF SPILLS AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON SHELVING UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE AT THE REAR FOOD AREA AND BEHIND FRONT SELLING COUNTER.

2012-12-05 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
serious Sanitation

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

NOTED A GREYISH BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INSIDE LIP LINING OF ICE MAKER DRIPPING INTO THE ICE.....INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)SERIOUS

critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED OVER 15 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF CHEST FREEZER AND ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND SAME AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-020 SERIOUS

minor Chemical Safety

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS ESPECIALLY INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA

critical Pest Activity

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE OF BBQ UPRIGHT GRILL FREE OF GREASE AT THE FRONT SELLING AREA AND COOKING STROVE (SINGLE UNIT )WITH DEAD ROACHES AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALL AROUND AND ABOVE THE 3COMP SINK OF SPILLS AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON SHELVING UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE AT THE REAR FOOD AREA AND BEHIND FRONT SELLING COUNTER.

2012-02-01 Pass Canvass
4
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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN PREP COOLER DOOR RAILS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED CLUTTER ON HALLWAY FLOOR(LEADING TO WASH...

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

2010-08-02 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-07-16 Fail License
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO...

critical Pest Activity

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

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. REMOVE GREASE AND GRIME FROM GREASE CONTAINER OUTSIDE.

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. CAULKING AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE CAULKING.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS BEHIND WOK STOVE, AROUND 2 GREASE TRAPS AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH,...

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. SEAL ALL HOLES IN CEILINGS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Facility Condition

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. PROVIDE SHIELDED LIGHT ABOVE ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

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