JAN 15
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PHODEGA.
BEAT. 24/100
1924 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 15, 2026 · passed with conditions
Failed 7 of 22 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
22
10 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
108
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Oct 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS ARE STORED, HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER, NATHAN HOOPS, ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXMATELY 12:40PM. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING BUSINESS HOURS WHILE TCS FOODS ARE STORED, HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE OVER ICE CUBES STORED INSIDE ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER, REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLERS IN FOOD CONTAINERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING/HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR AND/OR BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINER(S). INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PLATES STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREP AREA; PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT, ON STORAGE AREA SHELVING AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED MISSING/NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH ALL-GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID DOCUMENTATION.
APR 102025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 10
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. THE MANAGER ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION BEGAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING FOR ITEMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER ON SITE. HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS REACHED A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 88 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND 110 F FOR ALL OTHER SINKS. HOT WATER RESTORED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 302024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 30
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED UTENSIL USED TO SCOOP RICE STORED DIRECTLY IN RICE WITH HANDLE TOUCHING RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE UTENSILS ARE STORED WITH HANDLE FACING UPWARD OR OUTSIDE OF FOOD.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP AROUND FILTERS ABOVE THE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
DEC 222023PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
DEC 22
2023
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVE 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
DEC 142023FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 14
2023
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 11:55AM TO 12:20PM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. AT 12:20PM CERTIFIED MANAGER JAIME ZUNIGA ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, CAUSING WASTE WATER TO DRAIN ONTO FOOD PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVE 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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APR 202022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 20
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES ON SITE HANDLING FOOD WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON FILE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
APR 132022FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
APR 13
2022
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE CUTTING MUSHROOMS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPPING FOOD MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT. EMPLOYEE WAS PROVIDED A HAT DURING THE INSPECTION.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED FIVE WET WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A QUAT TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLASH IN BOTH ONE DOOR FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON IN THE LEFT PUBLIC TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAKE TOILET ROOM ACCESSIBLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST/DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES ON SITE HANDLING FOOD WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON FILE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
SEP 22020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 2
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN. BEEF...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
REUSING EMPTY TOFU SOFT PLASTIC CONTAINER AS A MULTI-USE UTENSIL, INSTRUCTED NOT TO DISCARD AFTER EMPTY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHT FIXTURE.
FEB 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violationsDETAILS
FEB 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREAS 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON FANGUARD INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN ALL TOILETROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
APR 272017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 27
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTED FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE SHEET METAL WALL ABOVE THE CENTER PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT FRYERS, THE FRONT, SIDES, AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP STUCK TO THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 182016FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 18
2016
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND ENCRUSTED AND SOLID OIL ON TOP THE LID OF THE CONTAINER,DRIPPED OIL ON GROUND BY AND UNDER THE GREASE BOX,SPLATTERED OIL ON WALL BEHIND THE UNIT. A LOT OF OPENED EMPTY SOY SAUCE CONTAINERS WITH WATER ON TOP STORED OUTSIDE BACKYARD/PATIO.ALSO OTHER UNORGANIZED ITEMS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE BOX,GROUND AND WALLS. REMOVE ALL EMPTY CONTAINERS RE-ORGANIZE AREA,ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS, FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT. ENCRUSTED DEBRIS ON SHELF BY THE TRAY LINE.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN INCLUDED RUBBER GASKET,FOOD DEBRIS.
MAY 132016FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2016
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND SMALL PREP COOLER AT FRONT LINE AT AIR TEMP OF 54.1F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:TOFU,CUT GREENS ETC.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.OTHER COOLER UNIT ON PREMISES WITH AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:1/2 POUNDS OF CUT LEAFY GREENS AT TEMP OF 55.9F; 1 POUND OF TOFU AT TEMP OF 49.9F TO 54f; 1/2 POUNDS OF SHREDDED SPICY CABBAGE AT TEMP OF 47/7F; 1 POUND OF CUT CUCUMBERS AT TEMP OF 50.3F,FOOD MENTIONED WERE STORED INSIDE THE MENTIONED ABOVE UNIT.FOUND 2 POUNDS OF COOKED FALAFEL AT TEMP OF 50.3F TO 52.7F,STORED INSIDE THE LINE COOLER(UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 37.9F).FOUND 2 POUNDS OF COOKED WHITE RICE AT TEMP OF 92.6F TO 98F,STORED INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. FOOD MENTIONED WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 10,VALUE 100 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION/STORAGE. OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD WTH KNIFE AND CONTAINER WITH CUT GREEN BEANS ON TOP THE LAST TABLE BY THE PUBLIC WASHROOM AND IN PUBLIC VIEW,FOOD UNCOVERED.FOOD PREPARATION MUST BE DONE IN PREP/KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. UNIT IS ABOVE THE POP DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND ENCRUSTED AND SOLID OIL ON TOP THE LID OF THE CONTAINER,DRIPPED OIL ON GROUND BY AND UNDER THE GREASE BOX, SPLATTERED OIL ON WALL BEHIND THE UNIT. A LOT OF OPENED, EMPTY SOY SAUCE CONTAINERS WITH WATER ON TOP STORED OUTSIDE BACKYARD/PATIO. ALSO OTHER UNORGANIZED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE BOX, GROUND AND WALLS. REMOVE ALL EMPTY CONTAINERS RE-ORGANIZE AREA, ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
FOUND THREE AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT MAINTAINED. WATER LEAKING FROM UNDER THE GREASE TRAPS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE . SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
FOUND CHEMICALS (LYSOL, WINDEX, POLISH EQUIPMENT CLEANER, ETC) STORED UNDER THE TRAY LINE ON SHELF BY OPENED AND CLOSED FOOD: SPICES,VINEGARS, SOY SAUCES, BOWL WITH SUGAR, ETC. BASEMENT PREP AREA FOUND BLEACH AND DE-GREASER STORED ABOVE THE TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. ANY PRODUCTS CONTAINING CHEMICALS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED STORED IN A SEPARATELY AWAY FROM ANY FOOD AND/OR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL SINGLE UTENSILS FOR CUSTOMERS IN A HOLDING CONTAINER STORED WITH FACING UP/OUT
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ACCUMULATED DUST ON VENT COVERS INSIDE ALL THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS, FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT. ENCRUSTED DEBRIS ON SHELF BY THE TRAY LINE.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN INCLUDED RUBBER GASKET,FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GRIMES ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,BEHIND GREASE TRAPS,ALONG BASEBOARD AND CORNERS,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AT REAR AREA,NEED TO REMOVE,SURACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
DIRTY AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN NEED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LITE INSIDE THE REACH-COOLER IN THE KITCHEN(NORTH WALL)INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED LIGHT SHIELD.
MAY 102016PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 10
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMRPOPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND 5 CONTAINERS OF SALAD WITH SLICED CUCUMBER, SLICED CARROTS, SPROUTS, LETTUCE, ETC. OUT ON THE FOOD LINE WITH NO REFRIGERATION AT 75.1F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5 SALADS WITH 2# OF FOOD AT A VALUE OF $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
DEC 42015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 4
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT HANDSINK IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 62015FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 6
2015
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. FRONT DOOR 1/4 IN GAP AT RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR. REAR DOOR 1/2 GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/29/15 REPORT# 1501337 INSP# 386 VIOLATION #34 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL MULTI USE ARTICLES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED AREA. ALL TOGO ITEMS MUST BE INVERTED AND MAINTAINED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN: ALL REACH IN COOLERS, ALL REACH IN FREEZERS, ALL WOKS, ALL FRYERS, ALL PREP TABLES, TABLE LEGS, WHEELS ON EQUIPMENT, POP MACHINE, AND MAET SLICER. MUST DETAL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 292014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 29
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REAR PREP COOLER.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FEB 62014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 6
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, FORKS, BOWLS, CONTAINERS, TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT STORAGE/PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL CRATES AND OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
JAN 302014FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2014
FAILED
9 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT#1277867 ON 5-29-13. 30- BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL EXTERIOR OF CONTAINERS. 32-EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELD BETWEEN SINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, FORKS, BOWLS, CONTAINERS, TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR WALLS ABOVE UTILITY SINK AND WASHROOM AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT STORAGE/PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL CRATES AND ARTICLES OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
MAY 292013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 29
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Bulk food storage containers not labelled. Instructed to label exterior of containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Exposed handsink installed next to three compartment sink in rear. Instructed to install shield between sinks.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Exposed brick wall not sealed through-out premises. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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