NORTHSIDE GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

4351 N ELSTON AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).

16 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Jan 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 21

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED SUCH AS COOKED RICE, COOKED SAUSAGE, ETC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 17

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED DAMP WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERTOPS IN MAIN PREP AREA BETWEEN USES, NOT HELD IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING COUNTERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN AN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS STORED ABOVE OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE MAIN COOK LINE AND REAR PREP AREA STOVE TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH GREASE, DUST, AND OTHER DEBRIS ALONG INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM OF ADEQUATE CAPACITY AND CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEMS AT ADEQUATE FREQEUNCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND OTHER SOILS.

MAY 9

2024

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED POTS OF FOOD BEING STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNATH STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CELAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 3

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR BOTH FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUN 6

2022

PASS 9 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED A DRY FOOD CONTAINER WITHOUT A LABEL WITH THE FOOD ITEM'S COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT'S NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITH OUT ANY EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND DAMAGED WOODEN SHELVES ABOVE THE TWO-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED REPAINT, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WOODEN SHELVING UNITS SO THAT THEY'RE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OPENINGS AND HOLES ALONG THE WALL BASES IN THE ELECTRICAL BOX STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE INTERIOR OF THE EQUIPMENT, FLAT TOP GRILL, AND INTERIOR SHELVES IN COCA-COLA REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, DUST, AND DIRT ON WALLS AND ON FLOORS IN THE FURNACE ROOM/ ELECTRICAL ROOM, AND THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS IN MOP SINK BASE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HOOK UP SYSTEM FOR MOPS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED TWO BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND A DAMAGED PROTECTIVE SHIELD ABOVE THE MILK SHAKE MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE REAR KITCHEN AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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NOV 23

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVING LINE AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK AND BROWN MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE AT FRONT LINE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP LINE READING 91.4F, WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR BAR AREA READING 81.9F, WATER TEMPERATURE AT WOMEN'S BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINK READING 79.5F, WATER TEMPERATURE AT MEN'S BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINK READING 80.2, WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR AT 80.3F, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT LINE PREP AREA READING 87.9F, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR BAR READING 82.5F. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PROPER WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AND CORRECTED PLUMBING ISSUE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER SLOWLY DRAINING AT HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT LINE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR DRAINING ISSUE AT HAND SINK.

JUN 9

2020

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH SUGAR, FLOUR, SALT, MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST THE BIG CHEST FREZER UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER AND THE SMALL CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH HEAVY ICE ACCCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND RE PAINT THE WOODEN SHELVINGS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER FAN COVER WITH DUST AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING STOVE IN THE REAR KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD CRUMBS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 25

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER ACROSS ADJACENT TO COOKING STOVE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

SEP 12

2019

FAIL 15 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR PREP JUICE BAR AND INSIDE WASH ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND BLACK/PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (GRAVY,POTATOES ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER ACROSS ADJACENT TO COOKING STOVE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELFS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPLASHED DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK AT REAR JUICE BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED AND MAINTAIN WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AND SUPPLIES IN REAR PREP AREA/STORAGE AREA AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

DEC 29

2017

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER HAS DATE BUT NO NAME OF THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO PUT NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOODS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER AND SHELVINGS AND DOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN THE REAR AREA. MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOODS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE SHELVINGS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER AND SHELVINGS OF THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM IN THE SMOOTHIE SECTION AND MAINTAIN. MISSING PART OF THE COVING(BASEBOARD)INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST INSTALLED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL BIG HOLE AROUND THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SMOOTHIE SECTION AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE WINDOW SILLS, REMOVE DIRT AND DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SMOOTHIE SECTION. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL FOOD STOCKS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 2

2017

PASS · 0 violations

APR 24

2017

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER.PLASTIC LID OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. BROWNISH/ORANGE/WHITE MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES TOUCHING THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATED AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE SMALL FURNACE ROOM IN THE JUICE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE FRONT WINDOW ON PULASKI RD SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WINDOW SILL,WITH DUST AND FOOD CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT COOK LINE,MUST PROVIDE. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE GRILL IN THE SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOT ALL EMPLOYEE HAVE A IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

DEC 2

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Must install additional prep sink (1 compartment for spraying/rinsing or 3 compartment sink for wash, rinse and sanitize) in newly added juice bar prep area. Must maintain same.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must provide thermometer in front desert cooler. Thermometer must be towards the front of cooler, in a conspicuous spot. Must maintain same.

NOV 25

2016

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

Found previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1723213, dated 4/19/16. Must correct the following violations: #30 Observed prepared/portioned meat in freezer without label. Observed pies and cakes in front display cooler without labels/dates. Must maintain. #32 Observed ice build up in reach in freezers in the front prep area, and also in freezer in rear prep area. Instructed to defrost all freezers, clean, sanitize and maintain. #33 Observed dust build up on fan covers inside 2 door cooler in the kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain. #34 Observed cracked or missing floor tiles near utility sink/back door. Instructed to repair and maintain all flooring throughout. Observed food debris and dust build up under shelving in walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain. #35 Found dust build up inside hood over stove in rear kitchen area. Instructed to clean and maintain same. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

Must install additional prep sink (1 compartment for spraying/rinsing or 3 compartment sink for wash, rinse and sanitize) in newly added juice bar prep area. Must maintain same.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must provide thermometer in front desert cooler. Thermometer must be towards the front of cooler, in a conspicuous spot. Must maintain same.

APR 19

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Observed prepared/portioned meat in freezer without label. Observed pies and cakes in front display cooler without labels/dates. Instructed to properly label all prepared/portioned foods with proper label that includes where it is made, list of ingredients and also date; potentially hazardous prepped foods with name and date prepared. Must maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed ice build up in reach in freezers in the front prep area, and also in freezer in rear prep area. Instructed to defrost all freezers, clean, sanitize and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed dust build up on fan covers inside 2 door cooler in the kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed cracked or missing floor tiles near utility sink/back door. Instructed to repair and maintain all flooring throughout. Observed food debris and dust build up under shelving in walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found dust build up inside hood over stove in rear kitchen area. Instructed to clean and maintain same.

MAY 26

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING WALL TILE AT MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE/REPAIR. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY ENTRANCE TO THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. HOLE IN WALL AT FURNACE CLOSET. MUST SEAL.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR THE REAR PREP AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER FOR THE ICE CREAM SCOOP.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ALL UNUSED COOLERS THROUGHOUT REAR MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

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