Chicago
57
YOUR CALL

Oaato Foods Inc.

7118 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626 · Rogers Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
57/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
18
10 passed
Last Inspected
2025-04-28
Pass Rate
56%
6 failures
Score
57/100
YOUR CALL
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-04-28
Failed 6 inspections (2023, 2020, 2017...)
Sanitation issues found across 43 inspections
Other issues found across 14 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 43×
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Other critical 14×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2025-04-28 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

PREP TABLE BASE IS RUSTY NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE STOVES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2024-12-02 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL WITH COMMON NAME DRY FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE BY THE FRYERS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NONN-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEFT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED GREASE TRAP AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTED AND LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM SEAM ONTO THE SURROUNDING FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESS DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2023-11-09 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-11-02 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 12
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS. SIGNS PROVIDED

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CASES OF SODA AND WATER STORED ON THE FLOOR. STORE ALL CASES OF SODA AND WATER AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR ON PROPER SHELVING.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TABLETOP USED AS FOOD PREP TABLE WITH BLENDER ON TOP NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. THE SURFACE MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. FRYERS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.

critical Other

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AT ALL SINKS, INCLUDING 3 COMPARTMENTS, HANDINK, MOP SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE NEEDED ON DOOR TO WASHROOM CLOSE TO FOOD PREP AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TOO MUCH CLUTTER IN THE REAR WITH ACCUMULATION OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT. MUST ELIMINATE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE BEING USED IN THE FACILITY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SINGLE BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER HOOD. BURNER MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHTBULBS OVER FOOD PREP-DISHWASHING AREA

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

2023-10-23 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL DRY GOODS NEED TO PROPERLY LABELED WITH STANDARDS OF IDENTITY. LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TABLETOP USED AS FOOD PREP TABLE WITH BLENDER ON TOP NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. THE SURFACE MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. FRYERS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

2022-10-04 Pass Canvass
5
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS DOES NOT HAVE A LABEL. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

PLASTIC BOWL WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY STORAGE FOODS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOP WITH HANDLE FOR DRY STORAGE FOODS. MANAGER REPLACED BOWLS WITH SCOOPS WITH HANDLES ON SITE.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ALL UTENSILS FOOD CONTACT SURFACE IS FACING UP AND EXPOSED TO TOUCH NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DISCUSSED INVERTING ALL UTENSILS FACING DOWN AND HANDLE FACING UP.

minor Sanitation

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

MULCH USED AS ABSORBER FOR POTENTIAL OIL/GREASE SPILLAGE BEHIND COOKLINE.-----FOIL USED AS LINING ON SHELVS IN THE KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND ENSURE THAT FLOORING IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT. MULCH MUST BE REMOVED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE BUILD UP FOUND ON SIDES OF VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2020-03-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2020-03-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & 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. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO SOAP AT REAR HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DINING AREA AND FOOD SPILLS ON WALL BY THE STOVE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED MISSING LIGHT INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS OR PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR THE BULBS.

minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #47 RULE #4-202.16(2) AND VIOLATION #55 RULE #6-501.114, 6-201.11 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2285950 DATED 4/29/2019 NOT CORRECTED. 47) -NOTED USAGE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT REAR STORAGE AREA/HALLWAY IN...

2019-04-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 15
critical Documentation & 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 ISSUE

critical Other

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

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: WHITE RICE AT TEMP OF 48.7F AND RICE WITH RED SAUCE AT TEMP OF 46.8F. MANAGER STATED FOOD WAS COOKED IN THE MORNING,HOWEVER NO LABEL PROVIDED AND FOOD IN BOOTH CONTAINERS ...

serious Chemical 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.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND REAR MAIN DOOR OPENED,SCREEN DOOR NOT PROTECTED.MUST PROVIDE A MESH(16 MESH TO 1 INCH) SCREEN TO SAID SCREEN DOOR.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION,IN EACH WORK STATION -

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED USAGE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT REAR STORAGE AREA/HALLWAY INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST AND FOR GOOD HOUSEKEEPING. MUST PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING FOR SAID AREA

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE,ALSO PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD WALL AT REAR STORAGE AREA POROUS NOT CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR,CEMENT FLOOR BROKEN,UNEVEN AND POROUS SPECIALLY IN FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. WALLS BY THE BASEBOARD W...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR IS CLUTTERED MUST REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED AND RE-ORGANIZING OTHER ITEMS,6" FROM FLOOR

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NO HOOD PROVIDED ABOVE THE ONE BURNER UNIT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR REMOVE UNIT FROM PREMISES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2018-05-10 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED 2 REFRIGERATORS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AT 50F AND 52F. REFRIGERATORS DO NOT CONTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLERS WERE TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED VANITY UNDER WASHROOM SINK IN DISREPAIR. MUST RESTORE INTERIOR OF CABINETS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF VANITY UNDER BATHROOM SINK UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL COVING IN WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL COVING IN HALLWAY OUOTSIDE OF WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE IN REAR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR NEEDS TO BE SHIELDED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND LOW WATER PRESSURE TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST SUPPLY HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED MOP SINK WITH FAUCET BROKEN AND NO HOT OR COLD RU...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL. OBSERVED SODA STORED IN KITHCE MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL.

2017-02-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK AT FRONT AREA.

2017-02-17 Fail Recent Inspection
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

NOTED 25 RODENT DROPPINGS AT CORNER ON FLOOR NEXT TO REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMEDY PROLEM AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-O20

serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISIS WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS GOAT STEW AND COOKED TRIPE ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED SEE REPORT#1770981 VIOLATION#45 FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED WALLS IN KITCHEN DIRTY NEEDS CLEANING. NOTED UNFINISHED WALL AT BASE NEXT TO FLOOR NEEDS TO BE FINISHED

minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN.LIGHTS NEED TO BE REPLACED

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK AT FRONT AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER NOTED CLUTTER IN THE PANTRY.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REORGANIZE.

2017-02-15 Fail Canvass
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

NOTED 25 RODENT DROPPINGS AT CORNER ON FLOOR NEXT TO REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMEDY PROLEM AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-O20.

serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISIS WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS GOAT STEW AND COOKED TRIPE ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED SEE REPORT#1770981 VIOLATION#45 FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED WALLS IN KITCHEN DIRTY NEEDS CLEANING. NOTED UNFINISHED WALL AT BASE NEXT TO FLOOR NEEDS TO BE FINISHED.

minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN.LIGHTS NEED TO BE REPLACED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK AT FRONT AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER NOTED CLUTTER IN THE PANTRY.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REORGANIZE.

2016-05-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR CORNERS NOT CLEANED TROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ALSO, FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. ALSO, LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

2016-05-09 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 54.3F, HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE UNTIL REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE HOLDS AT 40F OR BELOW. PREMISES HAS ANOTHER 2-DOOR COOLER ADJACENT TO...

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BEING STORED ON A MILK CRATE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. 80 LBS OF BEEF AT 60F, VALUED AT $200; 120 LBS OF GOAT AT 107F, VALUED AT $350. 2 LBS OF EGGS, STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED REFRIGERA...

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 APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE PREMISES; IN CORNERS OF THE FURNACE ROOM, BEHIND THE RC BEVERAGE COOLER; CORNERS OF REAR STORAGE ROOM; WALL BASE UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK; FLOOR CORNERS AROUND THE TOILET ROOM. INS...

minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED FOOD IN FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON STOVE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT THE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON EQUIPMENT IS PROHIBITED. REMOVE FROM EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND HARDENED GREASE ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, FRYER, AND PREP TABLES. SEAT COVERS ON CHAIRS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA ARE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR CORNERS NOT CLEANED TROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ALSO, FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA, FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. HOOD AND FILTERS HAVE HARDENED GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. WALL VENT IN HALLWAY HAS EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCT...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. ALSO, LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS, AND PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOOD IN THE PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

2015-12-18 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
1
serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ORIGINIAL CERTIFICATE ONSITE AND TO HAVE THE CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES WHILE...

2015-11-25 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-11-17 Fail License
CRITICAL 9
critical Sanitation

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED,WATER IS SIPPING FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE SANITIZE COMPARTMENT.INSTRUCTED TO WELD SAID COMPARTMENT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-...

critical Pest Activity

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

OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.FOUND FRONT DOOR WITH AN 1/2" TO 1" GAP BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE FRAME DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.ALSO RUBBER USED AT BOTTOM OF THE REAR DOOR IS NOT SEALED TO DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID RUBBER TO DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7...

critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED,TOP PART WITH GREASE ON IT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

serious Documentation & Training

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

NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INFORMATION GIVEN HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE OR TO ENROLL TO CLASS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)

minor Sanitation

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

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(DRAIN BOARD),SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL RAW WOOD TABLE USED FOR SHELF SURFACE IS POROUS INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/REPLACE SAID TABLE

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF THE OVENS AND BURNERS ARE WITH GREASE AND ACCUMULATION OF FOOD(COOKED RICE AND BURNED FOOD)INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER MATS ON KITCHEN FLOOR IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SEMI MELTED UNEVEN AND UNSEALED.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FLOOR TILES.FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. GREASE ON FLOOR PIPES,ALONG THE WALLS,CORNERS AND UNDER THRE...

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.,FOOD STAINS UNDER THE SAME AREA UNDER /BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOP SINK.METAL SHEETS USED FOR WALL NOT SEALED,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID SHEETS,APPLICATION MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-A...

minor Facility Condition

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

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.

100
Subway
100
Nueva Italy
60
Akaytacos
72
Grande Noodles
47
Dunkin Donuts/baskin Robbins

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