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3265 N MILWAUKEE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 15 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 272023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, RICE SALT ETC).
4-102.11 INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS
2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
MAR 202023FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
FOUND INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT 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
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE ON FROZEN SAUSAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, RICE SALT ETC).
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
FOOD HANDLERS WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
JAN 252022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING BEING DONE ON FROZEN PORTIONED CHICKEN.THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD BEING PLACED IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.(COS).
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE AT REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2544298 DATED:11/17/2021 #58--OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 172021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 92021FAILED14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND HAMBURGERS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE CHEST. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SO THAT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS ABLE TO BE FILLED WITH WATER.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROIVDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED 2 OF 4 EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING MASKS AT BEGINNING OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPLOYEES TO WEAR MASKS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED.
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AUG 242021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND GYROS SANDWICHES WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS ALONG HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE CHEST. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SO THAT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS ABLE TO BE FILLED WITH WATER.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDERNEATH GRILL, INSIDE FRYER CABINET, AND UNDERNEATH HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 162020FAILED1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #25 NOT CORRECTED.--- NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 82020FAILED20 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE SURROUNDED BY LARGE BOXES OF LIQUID SHORTENING.INSTRUCTED THE HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
INTERIOR OF THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT EXPIRATION DATES OR LABELS OF ANY KIND. SLICED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, COOKED SPINACH STUFFED PUFF PASTRIES. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES WORKING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS NOT WEARING HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST PROVIDE.
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN LINENS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOX AS A FOOD CONTAINER FOR COOKED, HOT FRENCH FRIES. MUST USE A WASHABLE CONTAINER.
MUST NOT USE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK AS A DRYING DRAINBOARD FOR CLEAN DISHES, POTS, PANS OR UTENSILS.
OBSERVED THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN.----INTERIOR REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO TOILET TISSUE PROVIDED IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE TOP AND DRIPPING OFF THE FRONT OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE ONTO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SPILLED GREASE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERED WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP TABLE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR TO GO FOOD CONTAINER STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED THE CASHIER EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT WEAR FACE COVERING. OBSERVED CUSTOMERS ENTERING THE ESTABLISHMENT, ORDERING FOOD AND WAITING FOR FOOD NOT WEARING FACE COVERING, NOT MAINTAINING SOCIAL DISTANCING, LEANING OVER THE FOOD COUNTER AND SITTING AT THE DINING ROOM TABLES. NO SIGNAGE POSTED REQUIRING TO WEAR FACE COVERING. FRONT COUNTER NOT BEING PHYSICALLY BLOCKED FROM CUSTOMERS. DINING ROOM TABLES NOT BEING BLOCKED OFF FROM CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MUST WEAR FACE COVERING WHILE WORKING WITH OTHER EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS. MUST ENFORCE CUSTOMERS WEARING FACE COVERING AND/OR POST SIGNAGE. MUST NOT ALLOW CUSTOMER SEATING IN THE DINING ROOM.
APR 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SOME REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND INCLUDE SELL BY DATE.
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATIN ISSUED.
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR.
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR OF MOP SINK CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
DEC 152017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Instructed facility to label all refrigerated foods held longer than 24 hours and to maintain.
Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on both three door units in the rear (freezer and cooler). Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
Observed dirt and grease accumulated on the floor behind the cooking equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed dirt and grease accumulation on the wall behind the cooking equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed the exposed handsinks to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
Observed food handlers working without hair restraints. Instructed facility to comply and maintain.
MAR 32017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULTED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND CAN OPENER.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
JUL 282016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING FAN IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA ACROSS FROM THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR AREA ABOVE THE REFRIGERATORS AND ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO REMOVE EXCESS DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AREA.
MUST REPAIR SLIGHT LEAK AT THE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK.
MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR THE SMALL COCA-COLA FRIDGE NEXT ACROSS FROM THE CASH REGISTER.
OBSERVED FOOD PREP STAFF NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 72015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES OF FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEANING DAILY,
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
AUG 192014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE REAR KITCHEN AREA,
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,
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