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2019-05-21 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2019-05-09 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 22 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-102.14 OBSERVED LICENSEE HOLDER DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE.DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT INCLUDING OR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD ...
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED WHILE PREPPING AND SERVING(CHILDREN) HOT & COLD FOOD ITEMS OFFERED ON MENU (OATMEAL & MILK). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN HAND CLEANSER AND MAINTAIN AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING FOOD SEPARATION AND PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS;RAW PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED CHICKEN AND BEEF WITH ACCUMULATION OF BLOODY LIQUID STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE UNCOVERED READY TO EAT CHICKEN INSIDE REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP KITCHEN...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINES LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING.THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100P...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS,ALL READY TO EAT FOOD TWO 8 POUND PANS OF FOOD (CHICKEN ) AT 60-76 DEGREES INSIDE REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW REQUIR...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM,CHICKEN,RICE, POTATOES, HOUSE-SAUCES ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED REAR PREP REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN COOLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. I...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING PEST CONTROL REQUIREMENTS. FACILITY WITHOUT UPDATED LICENSE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ONSITE FOR REVIEW OR LICENSE PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AN...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY; NOT STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION OR PROPERLY STORED FOR AIR DRYING. FACILITY MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES ACCORDING TO REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AND OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID NOT CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DUMPSTER LID AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOPS UTILIZED IN FACILITY STORED DOWN ON FLOOR IN CORNER. FOR DRYING CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOPS WITH MOP HEAD UP FOR DRYING AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE TILES AND NO GROUT AROUND THE FLOORS OVER THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT FLOOR AND REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT IN DISREPAIR (NON FUNCTIONAL) IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. LIGHT UNDER HOOD ABOVE GRILL AND REAR CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FILTERS FOR VENTILATION SYSTEM MISSING IN FRONT PREP AREA HOOD ABOVE GRILL. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILATION SYSTEM/ HOOD IN DISREPAIR ( NOT REMOVING SMOKE FROM FACILITY) IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION R...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED FACILITY SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC; SUMMARY REPORT NOT ON PREMISES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SUMMARY REPORT MUST REMAIN DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION IS...
2018-03-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 7 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED NO PROPER LABELS FOR DESSERTS (CHOCOLATE, BAKLAVA) THAT ARE FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WITH INGREDIENTS AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED LOOSE TILES AND NO GROUT AROUND THE FLOORS OVER THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT FLOOR AND REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN
2018-03-19 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS BY THE UTILITY SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AND OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID NOT CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DUMPSTER LID AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED NO PROPER LABELS FOR DESSERTS (CHOCOLATE, BAKLAVA) THAT ARE FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROVIDE LABELS WITH BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WITH INGREDIENTS AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED LOOSE TILES AND NO GROUT AROUND THE FLOORS OVER THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT FLOOR AND REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
2017-03-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND THE REAR REACH IN COOLER (WITH GLASS SLIDING DOORS) NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 60.8F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED TO WHERE IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE AT ALL TIMES. UNIT...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. HUMMUS-53.4F (12 AT 3.75LBS.), TAHINI SAUCE-51.1F (10LBS.), YOGURT-50.7F-54.3F (42LBS.); EGGPLANT SALAD-50.2F (4LBS.); SALSA-54.3F (4LBS.); TZATZIKI SAUC...
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AND THE DISH WASHER NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS BEFORE HANDLING FOOD OR THE CLEAN/SANITIZED UTENSILS. AFTER INSTRUCTING THEM TO DO SO, OBSERVED THE SAME FOOD HANDLER RINSING HIS HANDS WITH THE GLOVES ON. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HA...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, RICE, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOU...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -FOUND THE WASH BOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF RECAULKING. MUST R...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE PANINI EQUIPMENT WITH THICK DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. THE REAR REACH IN FREEZER AND EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TAKE THE ONLINE COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.
2016-08-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2016-08-15 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 1 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTEED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
2016-01-25 Pass License 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, FOUND FOOD DEBRIS STUCK ON BLADE HOUSING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL BEHIND PANINI MCHINE MADE WITH ROUGH BRICKS AND CHIPPED WALL, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OVER THE LARGE BRICKS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTURCTED TO WEAR.
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