SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ORIGINAL ALPS.

YOUR CALL. 64/100

3637 W IRVING PARK RD · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 28, 2024 · passed

12 of 19 inspections passed, 3 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
12 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
86
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Mar 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 28
2024
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 19
2023
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 12
2023
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE IN PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE 0F 57.8F) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: CHORIZO AT 49.4F, ROAST BEEF AT 50.3F, SAUSAGE PATTIES AT 49.8F, CORNED BEEF AT 51.2F, SAUERKRAUT AT 50.2F, CHICKEN AT 48.3F INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, 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 $140.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED PREP COOLER WITH TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.8F). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLER WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKROACH IN PREP/COOKING AREA CRAWLING BY THE HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING LINE AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, STEAM TABLE, COOLERS ETC)

APR 5
2023
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE (2) CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, RICE, CHICKEN BASE ETC).

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST USE PROPER STORAGE SHELF, NO MILK CRATES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FAR RIGHT).

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH LID INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE CORNER/UNDER DISHMACHINE WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE ACCUMULATION TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FEB 14
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

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FEB 2
2022
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND IN-COMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENUS.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

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP-LINE COOLER NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN COOLER.

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER EXHIBIT A.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

FEB 5
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE PUBLIC TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON FRONT AND REAR PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING FOR BAGS ON ONIONS, POTATOES, AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE BAR FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

FEB 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU OR ON TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITAION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS

JAN 23
2019
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU OR ON TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITAION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUDNATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

MAR 30
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPRER TEMPERATURES: FOUND RAW CHICKEN AT 51.3F, SKIRT STEAKS 50.9F, EGGS AT 53.1, AND RAW PORK AT 52.0F IN THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR ON THE LINE. FOUND RICE IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 100.7F. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE 40F OR LESS OR 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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

MUST REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKET ON THE SLIDING 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED A SMALL BOWL IN A CONTAINER OF RAW CHORIZO ON THE TOP PART OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP AND TO STORE THE SCOOP IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF FOOD AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED WARM BISCUITS STORED IN A GROCERY BAG IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOODS AT ALL TIMES.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZER WITH ICE CREAM AND DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

JUN 20
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERAUTRE ON TABLE TOP BY FRUIT COOLER- CREAM CHEESE AT 49.2 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. SAID CREAM CHEESE WAS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP ON ICE CHUTE OF SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE.

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

MUST RAISE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR THRESHOLD ON MONTICELLO STREET SIDE.

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENT COVER/CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ONE LIGHT COVER ABOVE PREP AREA NOT TIGHT FITTED. MUST MAKE SAID LIGHT COVER TIGHT FIT.

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

EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HAND WASH BOWL HANDLE LOOSE. MUST TIGHTEN HAND WASH BOWL HANDLE.

AUG 16
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED AND COOKED FOODS AND FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND VARIOUS FOODS ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 2-DOOR REFRIGERATORS NOT DATED AND LABELED. ALSO FOUND PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING PASTAS NOT LABELED ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST ALWAYS USE A PROPER ICE SCOPPER HOLDER/CONTAINER AT FOR THE ICE MACHINE SCOOPER. FOUND SCOPPER ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO MUST USE UTENSILS WITH PROPER HANDLES WHEN USED AS SCOOPERS. FOUND A SMALL PLATE INSIDE A COLD HOLDING UNIT INSIDE DICED TOMATOES.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE ICE CHUTE AT THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT THE STEP LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

OCT 20
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS NEEDS CLEANING IN KITCHEN AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALL IN POOR REPAIR BY BACK DOOR, CHIPPING PLASTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

JUL 21
2015
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE WORNED OUT CAULKING ALONG THE DISHMACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES,SHELVINGS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT SOUTH END DINING ROOM AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOM AND DINING ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE HALL LEADING TO GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL (ICE SCOOPS) MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED INSIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAINED.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COPIES OF FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 3
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE WORNED OUT CAULKING ALONG THE DISHMACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES,SHELVINGS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT SOUTH END DINING ROOM AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOM AND DINING ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL (ICE SCOOPS) MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED INSIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAINED.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COPIES OF FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 19
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS,

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND VENT ABOVE DISH MACHINE,

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

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA,

APR 28
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AT REACH-IN PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA, AND RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS,

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

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA BY REAR DOOR AND CEILING TILE INSIDE REAR STORAGE AREA, REPAIR CEILING TO PREVENT LEAKING WHEN RAINING,

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

CLUTTER IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALL 6 INCHES,

JUN 7
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CAULKING ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER FOR ICE CREAM, WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. MUST REPLACE OR CLEAN SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE RUBBER MAT, BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.

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

HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 14
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE; FOUND ONE LARGE CONTAINER WITH ABOUT 10LBS OF POTATOES AT 64.7F, INADEQUATE FOOR PROTECTION. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER STATES; "POTATOES COOKED YESTERDAY, BUT POTATOES OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE TO PREPARE ORDERS." INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED, V=$60.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

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HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HIS HANDS INSIDE 3PART SINK. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. INSTRUCTED, HAND MUST BE WASHED AT EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP, THE WASHING OF HANDS INSIDE A UTENSILS-WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).

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

PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND CAN OPENER AND ALL CABINETS AT FRONT PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH MACHINE AND THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREA, AND BASEMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT KITCHEN.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

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

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE; ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS AND CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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