PANERA BREAD.
6059 N LINCOLN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Failed 9 of 31 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 252025PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
FRONT PREP AREA 2-DOOR MILK REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED SHELVES IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND ON THE STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND ANY SPILLAGE.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT STOPPER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT.
FLOORS IN DIFFERENT AREA OF PREMISES IN NEED OF CLEANING. DEBRIS AND GRIME UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE, BY THE MOP SINK,UNDER AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REMOVE FOOD STAINS AT SAID AREA.
SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
DEC 272024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2-101.11 - FOUND NO PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES UPON ARRIVAL WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES CHICKEN, DELI MEAT, ETC.) CERTIFICATES POSTED, BUT NEITHER OF THE TWO POSTED MANAGERS PRESENT AND NO OTHER MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE PRESENT. PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE SHOWED UP AT END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.
DEC 202024FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FACILITY NOT FULLY FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ONE OF THREE COMPONENTS IS UNABLE TO BE USED AS ONE OF TWO FAUCETS IS COMPLETELY MISSING, AND THE SECOND FAUCET IS UNABLE TO REACH THE REMAINING COMPARTMENT TO FILL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A FUNCTIONAL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS ARE ABLE TO BE USED IS AVAILABLE FOR USE TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED SHELVES IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND ON THE STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND ANY SPILLAGE.
OBSERVED FAUCET AND HANDLES OF HAND SINK IN SALAD/SANDWICH PREP AREA TO BE EXTREMELY LOOSE AND MOVING WHEN TURNING HANDLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
MAY 222024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
BASEBOARD UNSTUCK TILES AND BROKEN UNDER THE COUNTER AT BAKERY AREA REPAIR REPLACE.
FLOORS IN DIFFERENT AREA OF PREMISES IN NEED OF CLEANING.DEBRIS AND GRIMES UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE, BY THE MOP SINK,UNDER AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REMOVE FOOD STAIN AT SAID AREA.
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED.
MAY 142024FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES PUT THRU THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE PRIORITY CITATION :7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
WE OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR,A BUILD UP OF BLACK/BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
BASEBOARD UNSTUCK TILES AND BROKEN UNDER THE COUNTER AT BAKERY AREA REPAIR REPLACE.
FLOORS IN DIFFERENT AREA OF PREMISES IN NEED OF CLEANING.DEBRIS AND GRIMES UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE, BY THE MOP SINK,UNDER AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REMOVE FOOD STAIN AT SAID AREA.
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED.
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JUN 162023PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED METER HANDSINK FAUCET IN MEN AND WOMENS WASHROOMS PROVIDING A FLOW OF WATER FOR 11 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR METER HANDSINK FAUCET AT WOMEN AND MENS WASHROOMS.METERED FAUCET SHOULD PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET AND MUST BE ACTIVE FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE NEEDING TO BE REACTIVATED.
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE WITH SANITIZER DURING INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT 100PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DUSTY EXTERIOR FILTERS OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SMALL FRANK ESPRESSO MACHINE NEAR BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SMALL FRANK ESPRESSO MACHINE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALL IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND BUILDUP ON FLOOR AND DRAIN IN BOTTOM INTERIOR CABINET OF FOUNTAIN MACHINE. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND BASES OF WALLS IN KITCHEN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVERS IN MEN AND WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
MAY 272022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BOWLS BEING STORED FACING UP ON SHELF IN DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA , AND DISHWASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED CEILING VENT COVERS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
APR 132021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SHREDDED CHEESE IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F. ALSO OBSERVED SLICED CHICKEN IN PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 45.9F AND CREAM CHEESE FILLING AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 58.5F IN WALK IN COOLER. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS AT A COST OF $70.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WET AND DIRTY FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUL 22020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOTED EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP WITH LONG HAIR AND IMPROPER HAIR RESTRAIN WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD AND WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
OBSERVED THAT CAULKING AROUND PRE-WASH SINK BEFORE DISH MACHINE IS COVERED WITH BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. MUST REPLACE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE
OBSERVED THAT GROWTH ON FLOORS IN DISH WASHING AND FOOD REHEATING AREA IS SEVERALLY DAMAGED WITH STANDING WATER IN BETWEEN TILES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL WALK IN COOLING-FREEZING UNITS
OBSERVED THAT MOPS HAVE BEEN STORED ON FLOORS IN REAR AREA MUST PLACE MOPS OVER MOP SINK IN POSITION THAT CAN ALLOWS THEM AIR DRY WITH OUT SOILING WALLS AND FLOORS
FEB 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
) NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
MUST CLEAN BAKING TRAYS AT LEAST EVERY 24 HOURS TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEES WORE UNAPPROVED JEWELRY WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. MUST KEEP HANDS FREE OF ANY UNAPPROVED JEWELRY SO EMPLOYEE CAN WASH HANDS PROPERLY AND WHEN REQUIRED .
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
OBSERVED THAT DOOR GASKET ON REACH UNDER COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THAT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS COVERED WITH DIRTY USED FOOD DISHES. MUST CLEAN ALL DISHES AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT ALL TIME TO PREVENT RE CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN DISHES.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STORAGE CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FLOORS IN ALL WALK IN COOLING-FREEZING UNITS.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA DISPENSING MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED THAT DURING INSPECTION OUTSIDE TRASH CONTAINERS WHERE NOT COVERED.PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-020 (b) CITATION ISSUED
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING
NOTED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING EMPTY BAGS, USED GLOVES -W. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
FEB 272018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MISSING FLOOR DRAIN OF THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE. POOLING WATER UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.
FEB 202018FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MONITORING CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING LEVEL AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
INTERIOR OF THE REAR ICE MACHINES ICE BIN, SURROUNDING UPPER BOLTS WITH RUST COLORED SUBSTANCE INTERIOR UPPER PANEL ICE MACHINE AND ICE DISPENSING PLASTIC SHOOT AT THE DINING ROOM SODA SYSTEM WITH SOME DIRT/DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
MISSING FLOOR DRAIN OF THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE. POOLING WATER UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR. FLOORS UNDER THE REAR PREP OVEN AND GARBAGE CANS WITH DEBRIS/DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. HOLES IN THE WALL OVER PLUMBING UNDER BOTH REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MUST SEAL/CAP HOLES.
LEAK AT THE NOZZLE SPOUT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP (SOUTH SINK). MUST REPAIR.
INOPERABLE INTERIOR THERMOMETER OF THE FRONT PREP ONE DOOR DAIRY COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
JUN 222017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOTED LEAKING CONDENSATION UNIT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER CREATING HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AT THE DOOR OF FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE REFRIGERATION AT THE FRONT BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
JUN 132017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, BOXES AND SHELVES AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
NOTED LEAKING CONDENSATION UNIT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER CREATING HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AT THE DOOR OF FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE REFRIGERATION AT THE FRONT BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND AT THE BAKERY WHERE INNER GARBAGE CANS ARE STORED.
NOTED LEAKING PIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE SAME HAND WASH SINK AND SLOW WATER DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 132016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 1976612 # DATED 12/6/16 VIOLATION #18 : OBSERVED OVER 15 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS TO THE RIGHT OF MOP SINK. MUST ELIMINATE ALL FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. UPON CANVASS REINSPECTION ON 12/13/16 FIVE FRUIT FLIES REMAINED ON WALLS OF MOP SINK AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH DIRT ON UNDERSIDE WHERE ICE IS MADE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR TILE TO THE RIGHT OF MOP SINK BROKEN WITH STANDING WATER IN IT. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILE AND ELIMINATE STANDING WATER. OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND HOT WATER HEATER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 62016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OVER 15 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS TO THE RIGHT OF MOP SINK. MUST ELIMINATE ALL FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH DIRT ON UNDERSIDE WHERE ICE IS MADE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR TILE TO THE RIGHT OF MOP SINK BROKEN WITH STANDING WATER IN IT. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILE AND ELIMINATE STANDING WATER. OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND HOT WATER HEATER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT FRUIT FLIES FROM BREEDING IN WET MOPS.
JUN 142016FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE ANY EVIDENCE OF MOLD OR MILDEW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED BACK UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN RIGHT COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED DIRTY WATER BACKS UP INTO MIDDLE AND LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ABATE BACK UP AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER IN DISREPAIR AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR CASH REGISTERS. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SOAP DISPENSER.
OBSERVED PANINI PRESS' UNCLEAN WITH FOOD RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN. OBSERVED FOOD CRUMBS BEHIND REFRIGERATORS AND TOASTERS ON MAIN COOKING LINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. OBSERVED FOOD CRUMBS IN BREAD DISPLAY/BAKERY AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. OBSERVED FLOORS OF WALK IN REFRIGERATOR AND WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 302015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Caulk by dish machine table in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of coffee station counter, cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), floors in coffee station area, front prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in front prep area need re-grouting.
Walls in 2nd walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Broken/damaged light shield in 2nd walk in cooler shall be repaired/replaced.
AUG 42015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Above violation still remaining(Rear storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Storage shelving/racks in bakery area that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced).
Above violation still remaining( Floors by dish machine areas, and 3 compartment sink area need re-grouting).
Above violation still remaining(Ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area, rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning).
JUL 282015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Found/observed (20 )live fruit flies(gnats) in rear kitchen areas by dish machine area, and by rear storage shelving, at time of complaint inspection, also observed door by bakery area had 1/4 inch gap/opening on top of doors, and 1/4 inch gap on bottom of doors, outer openings not protected.Citation issued 7-38-020, Serious violation.
Caulk around 3 compartment sink and around dish machine in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Storage shelving/racks in bakery area that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced.
Dish machine equipment, door, shelving not clean had excess food debris build up, needs detailed cleaning, Bakery rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning, prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front display area cabinets not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under bakery shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in kitchen areas under prep tables/equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors by dish machine areas, and 3 compartment sink area need re-grouting, detailed cleaning.
Ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area, rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning, walls by dish machine areas, and by 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning.
2nd 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
JAN 132015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had rust peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning. Front cabinet shelving by coffee station not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment/racks in prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors by 3 compartment sink, dish machine area not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners), walk in cooler floors under shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
Walls in rear kitchen areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
2 compartment sink faucet, leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
SEP 232014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THE 3-COMP SINK AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
SEP 162014FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL FLIES IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA IN THE BACK ON WALLS ANS CARD BOARD BOXES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SIDE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITZE THE ICE CHUTE AT THE SODA DISPENSING AREA.
MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THE 3-COMP SINK AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA ROOM.
MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK ACROOS FROM THE COFFEE MAKING STATION IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA.
JAN 32014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AREA, AND DISH MACHINE; NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND AROUND ALL OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN THE BAKING AREA IN FRONT, AND AROUND THE BAKING OVENS AND IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THIS AREA TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS AND OTHER DEBRI.
MAY 152013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HOT WATER PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRESENTLY HOT WATER TANK NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE HOT WATER.PRESENT WATER TEMPERATURE THROUGHOUT IS 59.1F TO 68F. PREMISES IN FULL OPERATION: PREPARING FOOD AND SERVING TO CUSTOMERS. A TECHNICIAN/PLUMBER WAS CALLED TO SERVICE HOT WATER TANK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030. AT 10:55 AM PLUMBER REPORTED ON PREMISES,FIXED THE PROBLEM AND HOT WATER WAS RESTORED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, HOT WATER TEMP OF 120F AND ABOVE.
FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AND INTERIOR PANELS WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A) ICE MACHINE PRESENTLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATION OF DUST UNDER THE EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALL AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS ABOVE PREP COOLER OF SOUP/PANINI STATION.
JUN 282012PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE OUTSIDE RECYCLE DUMPSTER NOT RODENT PROOFED, HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RECYCLE DUMPSTER WITH RODENT PROOFED LID. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. ALLIED WASTE COMPANY CAME AND DELIVERED THE NEW RECYCLE DUMPSTER WHILE I WAS TYPING THE REPORT.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, BEHIND THE CARBONATED SODA MACHINE, AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL SHEVINGS AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 182011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE SMALL SINK BY THE DISH MACHINE, CAULKNG WITH BLACK MOLDY TYPE SUBSTANCE AND WORN OUT.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DETAIL BY THE BAKERY DEPARTMENT, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 162010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Above violation still remaining.
Above violation still remaining.
Above violation still remaining.Walls, ceiling in prep areas need detailed cleaning.
Above violation still remaining.
Above violation stll remaining.
DEC 92010FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Found observed side exit door in rear prep area not rodent proofed, door had 1/4inch, to 1/2inch on bottom, and middle of doors. Citation issued #H000063590, with a court date of 1/20/2011, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving, racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), front counter shelving need cleaning. non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit need detailed cleaning.non food contact surfaces of cooking need cleaning.
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving, rear prep areas, and rear storage areas need cleaning(detailed).
Ceiling tiles in rear prep areas, not clean need detailed cleaning, walls, ceilings in walk in cooler need cleaning.
Missing light shield in walk in cooler, shall be provided, light shields that had damaged in walk in cooler shall be replaced. Light shields in prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep areas not clean need cleaning, walk in cooler exhaust vents need cleaning. exhaust vents in dining areas, bathrooms need cleaning.
JUL 62010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD FOR DUMP SINK NEXT TO ICE BIN IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETERMINE SOURCE OF WATER ON FLOOR UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND UNDER STEAMER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REPAIR. MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR MISALIGNED DOORS ON SOUTH, PARKING LOT SIDE OF BUILDING.
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 →