Phodega

Chicago Health Dept

1924 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026).

24 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

121

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 24

2026

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13--OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON EXTERIOR OF FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11--OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11--OBSERVED 3 LARGE OPENINGS IN WALL UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON MAIN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROPERLY SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11--OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11--OBSERVED LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT COVER ON LIGHT BULBS.

AUG 17

2026

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED RIBEYE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 54.7F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE SUCH AS HEAD CHEESE, PORK ROLL, COOKED RIBEYE, LIVER PATE RANGING FROM 46-68F IN PREP COOLER. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS AT A COST OF $250.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON EXTERIOR OF FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL TRASH INSIDE OF RECEPTACLE WITH LID SHUT TIGHT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 3 LARGE OPENINGS IN WALL UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON MAIN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROPERLY SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT COVER ON LIGHT BULBS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-15-2026, REPORT #2629828. #37--OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS(RICE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #58--OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID DOCUMENTATION OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 15

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING/HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR AND/OR BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINER(S). INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLATES STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREP AREA; PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED MISSING/NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH ALL-GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID DOCUMENTATION.

APR 10

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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 30

2024

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP AROUND FILTERS ABOVE THE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

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DEC 22

2023

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVE 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

DEC 14

2023

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVE 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

APR 20

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

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 13

2022

FAIL 8 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 2

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHT FIXTURE.

FEB 27

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations

Serious Other

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.

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 PREP AREAS 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN ALL TOILETROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP 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 Documentation & Training

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 27

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 20

2016

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 18

2016

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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 13

2016

FAIL 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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)

Critical Food Temperature

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)

Serious Sanitation

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)

Critical Pest Activity

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

Serious Other

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

Serious Sanitation

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)

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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 10

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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 4

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 13

2015

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 6

2015

FAIL 8 violations 1 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

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

Serious Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 29

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REAR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FEB 6

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT STORAGE/PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL CRATES AND OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

JAN 30

2014

FAIL 9 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR WALLS ABOVE UTILITY SINK AND WASHROOM AREAS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT STORAGE/PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL CRATES AND ARTICLES OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MAY 29

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Bulk food storage containers not labelled. Instructed to label exterior of containers.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

OCT 30

2012

FAIL 0 violations

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