PAPA PHILLY AND FOOD.

Chicago Health Dept

3224 W FOSTER AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

17 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jul 2019.

Last inspected Jul 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 18

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 18 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST WORE PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN WHEN WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVE THAT GASKETS ON SEVERAL REACH OVER FREEZER UNITS ARE DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER DOORS

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND RUSTED SHELVING IN REACH IN REACH IN COOLING UNIT

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM GLASS SHELVING UNITS IN BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN PLUMBING FIXTURES IN BATHROOM

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER OF FOOD AND NOT FOOD EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE REAR ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING SLUSHY MACHINE, CAR PARTS , UNUSED BAKING EQUIPMENT .

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED, STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AND REAR DISH STORAGE AREA,,LOOSE CEILING TILES ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA,

Serious Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING SPIDER WEBS AND DEAD INSECTS WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE Y, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE BROKEN SHIELDS ON LIGHT IN BACK ROOM AND REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

APR 30

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE /PREP AREA AND RE GROUT THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 19

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE /PREP AREA AND RE GROUT THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 12

2018

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2064905 DATED 6/23/17. #30- LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. #32-DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. #33 -CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS. STOVE, GRILL AND DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN. #34- CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. #42-EMPLOYEE COOKING AND PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR. #43-WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT DINING AREA, IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, AND THE 3 DOOR REACH COOLER IN PREP/COOK LINE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE /PREP AREA AND RE GROUT THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE ACCUMULATED ON THE HOOD. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 23

2017

PASS 9 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS. STOVE, GRILL AND DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE DINING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FRONT COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

CLUTTER IN THE REAR PREP AREA(BROKEN NACHO/CHEESE MACHINE.ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENTS.TOOLS ,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AREA, REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

EMPLOYEE COOKING AND PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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MAR 1

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE EXPOSED/RAW WOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO BE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 23

2016

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE/BLOCKED BY A LARGE DEEP FRYER DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR MOVED FRYER DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP CAUSING THE LIDS TO NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SO LIDS ARE TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES (FLATTEN BOXES OR INCREASE PICKUP FREQUENCY IF NEEDED). SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT ON PREMISES TO TEST THE SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR FACILITY'S 3 COMPARTMENT DISHWASHING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL TEST KIT (FACILITY STATED THEY USE BLEACH AS A SANITIZER WHICH WOULD REQUIRE CHLORINE TEST KIT). SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1537830, DATED 5-8-15: VIOLATION 33-"DEEP FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES." VIOLATION 38-"NO LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT REAR PREP AREA, MUST PROVIDE." VIOLATION 41-"Unnecessary articles and unused equipment on premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles or repair." VIOLATION 45-"NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE," INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT ALL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE EXPOSED/RAW WOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE COVING IN THE REAR DISH AREA NOT SECURED TO WALL. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE HOT LINE AND BEHIND AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 2 DOOR SNAPPLE COOLER IN THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE TOILET FLUSHING HANDLE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY- FACILITY LIFTS THE TANK LID OFF AND MANUALLY FLUSHES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO TOILET FUNCTIONS PROPERLY.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO BE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 8

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DEEP FRYER CABINETS, INTERIOR SHELVING REAR PREP COOLER, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILE.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT SHIELDS DINING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, HOLE IN WALL REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

Minor Facility Condition

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

NO LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT REAR PREP AREA, MUST PROVIDE,

Minor Sanitation

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

Unnecessary articles and unused equipment on premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles or repair,

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

NOV 13

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DEEP FRYER CABINETS, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, STORAGE CABINETS OF UNUSED COOLERS AND PREP COUNTER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILE.

APR 15

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Foods not properly stored in freezer. Instructed to storage in food grade freezer bags or proper containers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooking equipment, prep counter, sinks, storage shelves and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wall base and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ventilation covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to remove dust build-up.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Metal stem thermometer not provided on premises. Instructed to provide thermometer for all food handler.

Minor Sanitation

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

Unnecessary articles and unused equipment no premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches and away from wall.

MAY 10

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, WASHROOM CABINET, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT BOTH PREP AREAS, FURNACE ROOM, AND STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

APR 22

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE; OBSERVED PREP REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA AT 52.0F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER AND KEEP AT 40F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WHEN COOLER REPAIRED TO FAX/EMAIL LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. ABOUT 2 LBS. COOKED BEEF AT 50.5F, 3 LBS SLICED TOMATOES AT 49.8F, 4 LBS. CHICKEN AT 55.6F, 3 LBS COOKED SAUSAGES AT 53.7F, AND 3 LBS. SAUCE AT 52.7F. INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OF BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED, V=$85. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, WASHROOM CABINET, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT BOTH PREP AREAS, FURNACE ROOM, AND STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

BOTTOM AREA OF WASHROOMS WALLS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE BASEBOARDS. ALSO MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT SAME AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKS AT BOTH FAUCETS FOR 3PART SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. ALSO MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER SAME SINK.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

OCT 16

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES WITH PEELING PAINT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 13

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE GRILL AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

AUG 8

2012

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR LOWER. WALK-IN COOLER CURRENTLY 42.9F, PREP COOLER 54.1F.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST INSTALL A MESH SCREEN ON THE WASHROOM WINDOW TO PREVENT INSECTS COMING IN THROUGH THE WINDOW (USED FOR VENTILATION).

Minor Sanitation

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

Must install a splashguard between the grill and the exposed hand sink.

JUL 25

2012

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NO COOKING EQUIPMENT(STOVE,GRILL AND DEEP FRYER). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NO COUNTER OR PARTITION TO PROTECT THE FOODS FROM ANY CONTAMINATION IN THE PREP/COOKING AREA DURING PRPARATION,COOKING,AND DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COUNTER OR PARTITION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE FOR THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK.

Minor Other

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

MUST POST A "NO SMOKING" SIGN ON ALL ENTRANCE AND INSIDE THE RESTAURANT.

JUL 19

2012

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA . WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE CAULK THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL COVING 4" THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AREA, ALONG THE WALL BASE. CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE CRACKED TILES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS IN ALL LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE /DISPOSE ALL PIECES OF GLASS, PIPE/TUBINGS AND WOODS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM CLOSE TO THE WASHROOM.

Minor Other

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

MUST POST A "NO SMOKING" SIGN ON ALL ENTRANCE AND INSIDE THE RESTAURANT.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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