APR 27
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 42/100
3555 W ADDISON ST · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 27, 2026 · passed
Failed 5 of 23 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
23
13 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
82
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Sep 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 172026FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 17
2026
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS. M UST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED A FEW EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP, LID AND SIDES AROUND CONTAINER. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE ON GROUND SORROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP INSIDE WASHROOMS AND MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVE MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING PROPERLY IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 152025PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violationsDETAILS
MAY 15
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE IN PREP/DRAWER COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE 0F 38.0F) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEM: SHRIMP AT 48.9F, CHICKEN AT 50.1F, PASTA AT 46.8F/48.1F/47.3F/46.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $80.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT ETC)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF SALAD PREP COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD/DRESSING DEBRIS (IN THE KITCHEN).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN (2) SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVINGS WITH DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION ABOVE HOT HOLDING (SOUP) UNIT. --------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MANITAIN TABLE TOP BEHIND PIZZA OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN LINE UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE SPRAYER IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SOME GREASE AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER/DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE ENCLOSURE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR KITCHEN AND IN THE BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING (2) VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE BAR COUNTER.
AUG 262024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 26
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
AUG 62024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 6
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT BY AT THE PREP BY THE ICE MACHINE INACCESSIBLE WITH KITCHEN PREP UTENSILS INSIDE SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE FROM THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE BREAD PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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MAR 292024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 29
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS INCLUDING SALADS AND DESSERTS NEED A LABEL CONTAINING NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY, NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENT LIST.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ALL BEVERAGE COOLERS BEHIND BAR CONTAIN WATER AND DRINK SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN INTERIOR OF BEVERAGE COOLERS.
MAR 282024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED HOT WATER SANITIZING CONVEYER DISH MACHINE IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION NOT REACHING PROPER TEMPERAURE. FINAL RINSE WAS FOUND AT 144.2 F. MACHINE WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS INCLUDING SALADS AND DESSERTS NEED A LABEL CONTAINING NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY, NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENT LIST.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ALL BEVERAGE COOLERS BEHIND BAR CONTAIN WATER AND DRINK SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN INTERIOR OF BEVERAGE COOLERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE VERY UNCLEAN WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 152023PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 15
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN THE BAR AREA.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES (UPPER PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINERAL DEPOSITS.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH ICE BIN IN THE BAR AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND SODA SYRUP SHELVES.
MAR 92022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 9
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER DISH DRAINER IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
MAR 22022FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 2
2022
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOODHANDLER WEARING DANGLING BRACELET OVER SOUP KETTLE.FOODHANDLERS MUST NOT BRACELET/JEWELRY THAT MAY FALL INTO FOOD.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
FOUND TONGS USED FOR SALADS NOT STORED PROPERLY. ON TOP OF COOLER COVER. MUST STORE PROPERLY. STANDING UPRIGHT IN CLEAN CONTAINER ETC.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER DISH DRAINER IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. GARBAGE SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS. BROKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020B. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS.
DEC 132021PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 13
2021
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL CALCIUM BUILD-UP
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER DISH DRAINER IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE FRONT DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP AND BY DISHWASHING AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
NOV 102020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 10
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15-OBSERVED WATER DRAINING EXTREMELY SLOW AT HAND WASHING SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT 98.4F AT HAND WASHING SINK ON RIGHT SIDE IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM AND WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK ON LEFT SIDE IN MEN'S BATHROOM AT 92.4F. THERE ARE TWO HAND SINKS IN EACH BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST REACH A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100.0F.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11-OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS AROUND COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 52020FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 5
2020
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LARGE LEAK FROM PIPE BELOW GLASSWARE SINK AT BAR AREA CAUSING ESTABLISHMENT NOT BEING ABLE TO PROPERLY USE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER DRAINING EXTREMELY SLOW AT HAND WASHING SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT 98.4F AT HAND WASHING SINK ON RIGHT SIDE IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM AND WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK ON LEFT SIDE IN MEN'S BATHROOM AT 92.4F. THERE ARE TWO HAND SINKS IN EACH BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST REACH A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100.0F.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS AROUND COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.
SEP 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP ON ICE MACHINE PLASTIC TUBES. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE SAID PLASTIC TUBES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PASTA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR SAID DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO HEAT SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. MUST CLEAN LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK AND AT KITCHEN DRINK STATION ALSO DRY STORAGE ROOM FLOOR NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN DRY STORAGE ROOM FLOOR/INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN WALLS.
FEB 142018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 14
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING ELEMENT FOR SOUPS IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL NEW GAUGE TO ENSURE THE MACHINE IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE CEILING ABOVE DRY STORAGE. THE LEAK WAS IN THE MIDDLE WALKING AREA WHERE NO FOOD WAS STORED BUT ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY STORED AROUND THE LEAK HAD BEEN RELOCATED. MAINTENANCE CREW WAS ON SITE REPAIRING ROOF AT TIME OF INSPECTION BUT WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR CEILING PRIOR TO END OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST FROM THE CEILING VENT NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND THE SURROUNDING TILES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN DIRECTLY UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW PROPER DRAINAGE AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 162017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 16
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES BY SODA MACHINE AND SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN BREAK ROOM AND AT BAR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS.
MAY 22017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 2
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
GRILL REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 46.0 F. FOUND BEEF, FISH, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER GRILL REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- BEEF HELD BETWEEN 44.0 F AND 47.0 F, FISH HELD AT 46.0 F, CHEESE HELD AT 47.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
GRILL REACH IN COOLER UPPER DOOR MISSING RUBBER DOOR GASKET. MUST PROVIDE RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT SAID COOLER DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. MUST CLEAN LOWER SIDE OF DISH MACHINE DRAIN BOARDS AND MAITAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL (BY ICE MACHINE) DRAIN PIPE LEAKING ALSO BAR EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL DRAIN CAUSING STANDING WATER(DRAIN NEEDS SPLASH COVERS). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
NOV 152016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 15
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR CORNERS OF THE PANEL AT THE LARGE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR AREA TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REGROUT FLOOR LOCATED AT THE APPETIZER STATION SO AS TO HAVE FLOOR BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND FLOOR AT THE ABOVE STATED AREA WORN DOWN WITH WATER PUDDLES IN BETWEEN FLOOR GROUT. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. FOUND WATER PUDDLES UNDER THE HAND SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE DESSERT 1DR REFRIGERATOR. ALSO MUST DO SAME UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AREA NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN GUARDS AROUND THE PIPES UNDER THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO PREVENT LARGE PUDDLES OF WATER IN THE DISH MACHINE WASHING AREA: AT THE FLOOR DRAIN WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AREA AND AT THE PIPE ABOVE THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ACROSS FROM THE DESSERT 1DR REFRIGERATOR.MUST PROVIDE ABOVE FLOOR DRAIN GUARDS. MUST REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK AREA IN THE REAR KITCHEN SO AS TO BE EASY TO OPEN AND CLOSE. ALSO MUST DO SAME AT COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE SPRAYER NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.
FEB 172016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 17
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR THE SMALL 1DR REFRIGERATOR AT THE SERVER STATION BEVERAGE AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE REAR STAFF STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE BOXES OFF THE FLOOR AND HAVE ALL STAFF PERSONAL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED 2 FOOD PREP STAFF WITH BEARDS NOT WEARING FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 272015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 27
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
OCT 202015FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 20
2015
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED PINK/BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PASTA REACH IN COOLER AND SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN SINK.
SEP 92014FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 9
2014
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF IN KITCHEN AREA, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, NO CITATION ISSUED,
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE, OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT, MUST BE POSTED AND AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, NO CITATION ISSUED,
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