Chicago
34
BEAT

Olivia'S Taste Inc

7157 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 · Portage Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
34/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
21
13 passed
Last Inspected
2026-03-04
Pass Rate
62%
4 failures
Score
34/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2026-03-04)
Failed 4 inspections (2026, 2021, 2017...)
Sanitation issues found across 42 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 42×
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
2026-03-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED 2 LARGE HOLES IN WALL BY BOILER AREA. MUST PROPERLY SEAL HOLE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

2026-02-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-0...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED BROKEN DIGITAL METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. UPON TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD, YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO READ THE NUMBERS ON THE THERMOMETER. FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensurin...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 75 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND INSIDE FRYER, BEHIND PREP COOLERS, UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN AND IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON ...

2025-03-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED(BEEF, DUCK). CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS FACING UP IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED.

minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO FLOOR DRAIN FOR MOP SINK IN REAR CLOSET.EXPLANATION- At least one service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located to clean mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and dispos...

2024-07-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(BEEF, SOURKRAUT). CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER DRAINING SLOWLY AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS FROM 10/4/2023, REPORT #2582854. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B).

2023-10-04 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN MINOR FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALL ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN.

2022-07-19 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN(STOVE).MUST CLEAN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

2021-03-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (KITCHEN,WASHROOMS).

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE COOKING STOVES.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE COOKING STOVES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS/OPENINGS ON LOWER WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND THE FURNACE AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM.

2021-03-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 20
critical Documentation & Training

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

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

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (KITCHEN,WASHROOMS).

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED AN OPEN PACKAGE OF RAW PORK CHOPS STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE AN OPEN CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS.FOODS MUST ALS...

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE COOKING STOVES.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX:50 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND CLUTTERED FRONT COUNTER AND INSIDE CABINETS ALSO, IN THE REAR CLUTTERED HOT WATER TANK ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS;ADDITI...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP/OPENING ALL AROUND THE EXHAUST FAN ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF EXHAUST FAN WITH SCREEN TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE COOKING STOVES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS,PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,MICROWAVES AND DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATIONS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS/OPENINGS ON LOWER WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND THE FURNACE AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND REAR UTILITY MOP SINK/HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/BROKEN UNUSED REFRIGERATOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,RELOCATE IN USE REFRIGERA...

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM ALSO,DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMO...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND INSIDE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPETION REPORT# 2312997 DATED:09/26/2019 #55-OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY UNDER HOT LINE EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HOT LINE EQUIPMENT. CORE VIOLATION Dec 26, 2019 #58-OBSERVE...

2019-09-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN COOLERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY DATE FOODS IN THE COOLERS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FROM 2:00 P.M. TO 4:30 P.M.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT M TO HAVE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AND TEST STRIPS WERE BROUGHT IN AT 4:30 PM 9/26/2019 TO MEASURE THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLA...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY UNDER HOT LINE EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HOT LINE EQUIPMENT. CORE VIOLATION

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION

2018-06-19 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER TO BE HEAVILY ICE ENCRUSTED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW,CLEAN AND SANITIZE REACH-IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN H.A.V ROOM DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS IN H.A.V. ROOM.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE H.A.V. ROOM.INSTRUCTED MAMAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THIS ROOM. CLUTTER MAY CAUSE A HABORAGE FOR PESTS

2017-07-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-06-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND (3) FRONT AND EXIT DOORS (FRONT/SIDE FRONT AND SIDE REAR) NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 AND 1/2 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS ALSO MUST RODENT PROOFED VENT OPENING ABOVE REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR. SERIOUS VI...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE AND FRYER WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR BOILER/STORAGE ROOM.

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED AT KITCHEN HOOD OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULBS.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

2016-06-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-06-09 Fail Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

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

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 06/19/2015, REPORT # 1559361, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 NO GROCERY BAGS ALLOWED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS. 33 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ...

minor Chemical Safety

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

COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT DATED AND LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

NO FAUCET AT MOP SINK STORED IN STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZED,

2015-06-19 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

NO GROCERY BAGS ALLOWED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE AND FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD ACCUMULATION, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX AND PIPES UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR BOILER ROOM AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.--------MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE REAR WASHROOM (PARTY ROOM).

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2014-09-15 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

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

Found food items not properly dated in coolers, and reach in freezers, must properly date food items in coolers, and reach in coolers.

minor Sanitation

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

Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair,(broken, missing)shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).Prep table lower shelving not clean, needs cleaning(de...

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area, and storage closet not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Walls that had holes by 3 compartment sink, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had peeling paint in mop sink area shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Exposed hand sink drain pipe leaking in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.

2014-05-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

2014-05-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND THE 2 DOOR KITCHEN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE 50.8F.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FAX A LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-8030 ONCE REPAIRED FOR TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ASSORTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SOUPS,CABBAGE ROLLS,BEEF STEW,BEEF SAUSAGE,YOGURT,CHEESE ETC.INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM RANGING FROM (49.9F-50.8F).MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DIS...

critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(AT MULTIPLE SINKS). MANAGER FOUND THE THE PILOT ON HOT WATER TANK WAS OFF-.IMMEDIATELY MANAGER LIT THE PILOT DURING THIS INSPECTION.THE HOT WATER WAS RESTORED AT APPROXIMATELY 3:05 P.M..CRITICAL CIT...

minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,KITCHEN SINKS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

2013-10-09 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks that hap peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving not clean, need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of reach in freezer shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under cooking equipment, front counter area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

2013-03-28 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

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

Found food items not properly labeled/dated in reach in cooler, and reach in freezer, must date/label food items in reach in cooler, reach in freezer.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, rear storage area, boiler room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

2012-09-28 Pass License
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA WITH SOME CLUTTER.

100
Chopstick Express
100
United in Faith Church
68
Di Di Raminov Show Inc
60
Kentucky Fried Chicken
49
Retro Cafe Restaurant

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