ORION RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

5772 S ARCHER AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025), 2 critical violations noted.

19 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Aug 2025 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

115

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 20

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING/PREPARING TCS FOODS (POTATOES, SAUSAGE, ETC) NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANLDERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MULTI USE UTENSILS IN STORAGE CONTAINER NOT INVERTED. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) DURING STORAGE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

IMPROPER CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, RE USING SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE

JUN 9

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, EQUIPMENT IN BASIN OF SINK. ALSO MOP BUCKET IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASIN CLEAN AND HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. BUCKET AND EQUIPMENT REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MULTI USE UTENSILS IN STORAGE CONTAINER NOT INVERTED. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) DURING STORAGE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

IMPROPER CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, RE USING SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE

APR 29

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DINING ROOM BAR CLOSEST TO THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN THEM AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP IN DRAIN UNDER PREP TABLE NEAR 2-DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ENROLLED MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW UPON REQUEST.

APR 24

2023

PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AND FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS AND CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BETWEEN AND AT BOTTOM CORNERS OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSDIE FLOOR DRAIN IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP, STORAGE AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

APR 19

2023

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AND FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS AND CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BETWEEN AND AT BOTTOM CORNERS OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP, STORAGE AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSDIE FLOOR DRAIN IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2574126 ON 4-12-23:25-OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON ALL MENUS. 60-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2553506 ON 3-25-22:39- FOOD STORAGE (CONTAINERS OF SEALED SALAD DRESSING) ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN. 47- IMPROPER CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, RE USING SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE. 47-BEVERAGE TUBING AND COLD PLATE BEVERAGE COOLING DEVICE IN CONTACT WITH STORED ICE. ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO STORE ICE THAT IS USED FROM CONSUMPTION SEPARATELY FOR TUBING AND COOLING DEVICE. 53-MISSING COVERS ON RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN. 57-MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING VERIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

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APR 12

2023

FAIL 18 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (POTATOES 137.2F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT BREAD FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH BARE HANDS. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST USE TONGS, TISSUE, OR UTENSILS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDAITON 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AND FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS AND CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BETWEEN AND AT BOTTOM CORNERS OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED DRINKING GLASS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSIL.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP, STORAGE AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSDIE FLOOR DRAIN IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2553506 ON 3-25-22:39- FOOD STORAGE (CONTAINERS OF SEALED SALAD DRESSING) ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN. 47- IMPROPER CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, RE USING SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE. 47-BEVERAGE TUBING AND COLD PLATE BEVERAGE COOLING DEVICE IN CONTACT WITH STORED ICE. ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO STORE ICE THAT IS USED FROM CONSUMPTION SEPARATELY FOR TUBING AND COOLING DEVICE. 53-MISSING COVERS ON RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN. 57-MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING VERIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.58-MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND MAINTIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

MAR 25

2022

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11: FOOD STORAGE (CONTAINERS OF SEALED SALAD DRESSING) ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN A PROTECTED MANNER.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E): IMPROPER CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, RE USING SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19: ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

Minor Food Temperature

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

4-204.16: BEVERAGE TUBING AND COLD PLATE BEVERAGE COOLING DEVICE IN CONTACT WITH STORED ICE. ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO STORE ICE THAT IS USED FROM CONSUMPTION SEPARATELY FOR TUBING AND COOLING DEVICE

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 MISSING COVERS ON RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING VERIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND MAINTIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

MAR 17

2022

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, EQUIPMENT IN BASIN OF SINK AND BLOCKED BY MOP BUCKET AND MOP. INSTD TO KEEP BASIN CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. HANDWASH SINK TO BE USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD STORAGE (CONTAINERS OF SEALED SALAD DRESSING) ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN A PROTECTED MANNER.

Minor Food Temperature

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

BEVERAGE TUBING AND COLD PLATE BEVERAGE COOLING DEVICE IN CONTACT WITH STORED ICE. ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO STORE ICE THAT IS USED FROM CONSUMPTION SEPARATELY FOR TUBING AND COOLING DEVICE

Minor Sanitation

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

IMPROPER CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, RE USING SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MISSING COVERS ON RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING VERIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND MAINTIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

FEB 26

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR REPSPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CLEANING SUPPLIES AS NOTED ON PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

VARIETY OF FOODS UNDER REFIGERATION NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (MASHED POTATOES, PORK, ETC.) ALL TCS REFRIGERATED FOODS, PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NON WORKING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE WORKING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AN MAINTAIN FOR VERIFICATION.

JUN 26

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR TABLE STORAGE SHELF RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN THE CHAR GRILL DRIP TRAY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR PREP KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

JAN 20

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME. PARTITION MISSING INBETWEEN BEVERAGE LINES AND CONSUMABLE ICE IN BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME. CLOTHS BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE CLOTHS AND MAINTAIN SHELVES SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

CRACKED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

JUN 24

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED AND SERVED. CHICKEN, SOUP, DUMPLINGS ETC... INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 15

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALY HAZADROUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE, VEGETABLE/W/RICE SOUP.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, FRONT AND REAR BAR COOLERS, TOASTER OVEN, CHAR GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN MENS ROOM, AND KITCHEN PREP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED BAR GUNS NOT DRAINING INTO A DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRAIN LINES RUN INTO PROPER DRAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 13

2014

PASS 8 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD WHERE UTENSILS ARE DRIED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PARTITIONERS TO SEPARATE BEVERAGE LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE IN BAR AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE SOIL TOWELS FROM REACH IN FREEZER SHELVING AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE WALL ON THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WASH CLOTHS THATS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

MAR 6

2014

FAIL 9 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1326656 DATED 04/01/13 NOT CORRECTED/MAINTAINED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 33-INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP CLEAN SAME. 35-MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM AND UTILITY SINK. REPLACE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD WHERE UTENSILS ARE DRIED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PARTITIONERS TO SEPARATE BEVERAGE LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE IN BAR AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE WALL ON THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WASH CLOTHS THATS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

APR 1

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, LIME, CALCIUM BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM AND UTILITY SINK. REPLACE SAME.

MAR 12

2013

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 6/11/12 (1229541) NOT CORRECTED. 38- NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT BOTH. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, LIME, CALCIUM BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM AND UTILITY SINK. REPLACE SAME.

JUN 11

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN 3 BAR AREAS. INSTALL SAME.

APR 10

2012

FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. HANDSINKS NEEDED AT ALL BARS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.

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