PAPA'S CACHE SABROSO INC.

Chicago Health Dept

2517 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

110

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 6

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,BULK )

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR BACK DOOR AND BASEMENT SIDE DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELEVATE BUCKETS OF FOOD FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND IN CLOSET.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL CHEMICAL BUCKETS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP COOLER,PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR LEADING INTO PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2604036 10/3/24 NOT CORRECTED-#57 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS:#58 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

OCT 3

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE OPERATOR STATED THAT THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS UPSTAIRS AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOT SEEN FOR 75 MINUTES RECORDED VIA STOPWATCH. TCS FOODS SERVED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE DISHES AND PUT DISHES AWAY WITHOUT SANITIZING. DISHES MUST BE SANITIZED IN APPROPRIATE SOLUTION AFTER CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF CUT BANANAS/PLANTAINS ON THE FLOOR UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD IS STORED 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH LIGHT GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

DEC 13

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, STEAK, CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS STORED FACING UP IN THE HOT FOODS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TRAYS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING GASKETS ON THE INTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 27

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN, BEANS) WITH AN EXPIRED ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE DATED 05/08/2020. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE ONE DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX PUBLIC TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, HALLWAY WITH DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

JUN 11

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, RICE....) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. OR REMOVE DOOR BETWEEN REAR PREP AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

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JUN 18

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 17 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS, MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JAN 11

2018

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE DEEP FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS IN THE PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED 2 EMPLOYEE'S NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. MUST COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 22

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE DRYING RACK ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP FROM THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOLSTER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT/STEAM TABLE THAT IS SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DERRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE GRILL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AROUND THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 9

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED ONE COOK WITH GLOVED HANDS THE OTHER WITHOUT HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD(LETTUCE ,SLICED TOMATOES MAKING SANDWICHES ETC.) EVERY ORDER MADE THEY WILL WIPES HAND ON CLOTH WHICH WAS USED TO WIPE THE PREP TABLES IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THE OTHER WILL WIPES HIS GLOVED HANDS ON HIS APRON. NO HAND WASHING. HAND WASHING PROCEDURE WAS GIVEN TO MANAGER ON DUTY WHICH SE CORRECTED PROBLEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE A LARGE GARBAGE CONTAINER IN FRONT OF IT,INSIDE A DIRTY SERVING SPOON,SOAP IS BLOCKED BY GRIMED GREEN ELECTRICAL CORD,AND NO PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. NO OTHER EXPOSED HAND SINK ON PREMISES.EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS DUE TO SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. SOAP PROVIDED AT SAID SINK AND GARBAGE CONTAINER RELOCATED BY THE MANAGER ON DUTY. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Serious Documentation & Training

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-31-15,REPORT #1453856 #45-NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INSTRUCTIONS WITH MANAGER HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE. TODAY 4-8-16 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 8-9-2016 OBSERVED SOME VIOLATION

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBERR GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT MEZZANINE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Sanitation

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

DUST BUILD-UP BEHIND THE TWO DOOR COOLER AT MEZZANINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

APR 19

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM4-8-16,REPORT#1751687 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS,INSTEAD POSTED WAS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM 3-31-15. INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS.PRESENT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED AND VISIBLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-010(B)

Serious Documentation & Training

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

Minor Sanitation

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

ENCRUSTED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD UP ON WINDOW AIR CONDITION AND CEILING FAN AT MEZZANINE

Minor Sanitation

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

WINDOW WALLS AROUND THE AIR CONDITION AT MEZZANINE STORAGE AREA IS BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXCESS BLACK DUST ON CEILING AT MEZZANINE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

APR 8

2016

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES HANDLING DIRTY DISHES THEN CLEAN DISHES WITOUT HAND WASHING.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH FOOD GLOVES ON WASHING,RINSING AND STORING POTS,CONTAINER,DISHES,MULTI USE UTENSILS, ON SHELVES,DID NOT REMOVE GLOVES NOR HAND WASHINGBETWEEN HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND HANDLING CLEAN DISHES.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING /GLOVES PROCEDURE. MANAGER CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING,RINSING AND STORING POTS,DISHES CONTAINERS ETC. HELPED SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MANAGER,PRESENTLY 100ppm. ALSO NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP PROVIDED ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT, TO BE ABLE TO MONITOR SANITIZER .FEW GIVEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-31-15,REPORT #1453856 #34-FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER SHELVES AND UNDER STAIRS. FLOORS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. #36-LIGHTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SHEILDING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #37-BATHROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #45-NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INSTRUCTIONS WITH MANAGER HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 4-8-16 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS

Minor Sanitation

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

ENCRUSTED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD UP ON WINDOW AIR CONDITION AND CEILING FAN AT MEZZANINE

Minor Sanitation

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

WINDOW WALLS AROUND THE AIR CONDITION AT MEZZANINE STORAGE AREA IS BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXCESS BLACK DUST ON CEILING AT MEZZANINE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

MAR 31

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER SHELVES AND UNDER STAIRS. FLOORS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SHEILDING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

BATHROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INSTRUCTIONS WITH MANAGER HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE.

NOV 24

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MAR 28

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN UPPER PREP/STORAGE AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN LIGHT BULBS, VENTS, FILTERS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN WALLS NEAR ROTISSERIE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE DAMAGED OUTLET COVERS ALONG WALLS IN DINING AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA NEAR ENTRANCE DOOR.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

SEP 17

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Can opener attached to prep table, cooking equipment and sinks 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 wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris and replace damaged floor tile.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls through-out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Light bulbs not shielded in prep area. Instructed to shield bulbs to install shatter proof bulbs.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Sink stoppers not provided for three compartment. Instructed to provide stoppers for sink.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer for non-working thermometer gauges for cooler units.

SEP 6

2013

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Evidence of rodent and insect activity found on premises. Observed 15 plus mice dropping in furnace room scattered and approximately 10 ants in corner behind prep table. Pest control not provided with all wriiten documents. Instructed to have licensed pest control service premsies and provided logbok with all required documents, must remove all activity, detail clean and sanitize area. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Outisde greae boex not maintained or rodent proofed. Observed outside grease box with waste grease on top of lid and encrusted grease along sides dripping to ground. Instructed to detail clean and maintain grease box to prevent rodent and insect nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

Can opener attached to prep table, cooking equipment and sinks 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 wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris and replace damaged floor tile.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls through-out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Light bulbs not shielded in prep area. Instructed to shield bulbs to install shatter proof bulbs.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Sink stoppers not provided for three compartment. Instructed to provide stoppers for sink.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer for non-working thermometer gauges for cooler units.

JUN 20

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN CORNERS, UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING AND REPAIR, MUST REMOVE ALL DUST AND FOOD SPLATTERS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. EXHAUST FAN IN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR LEAKING CONDENSATION LINES AT AIR CONDITIONER, THATS LEAKING ON DINING ROOM TABLE

SEP 2

2010

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. ALL LIGHT IN NEED OF SHEILDING WITH PROPER SHEILDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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