AUG 9
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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POKIOLOGY ROSCOE.
BEAT. 33/100
2111 W ROSCOE ST · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 9, 2023 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 7 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
59
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jan 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (FISH, COOKED RICE, CRAB MEAT, SHRIMP ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMET DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE IN PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE 0F 50.2F) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEM: SALMON AT 49.8F, TUNA AT 50.7F, SPICY TUNA AT 48.5F , TOFU AT 51.8F . ALSO FOUND COOKED BROWN RICE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 112.4F STORED IN A POT. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $1000.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED PREP COOLER WITH TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.2F. MUST FIX. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. (SEE COMMENTS BELOW) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP OF PREP COOLERS AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES/SIDES OF COUNTERTOP DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF HANDSINK, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOPSINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REORGANIZE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
SEP 192022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 19
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-301.14--OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE THE TABLE TOP DEEP FRYER ON THE PREMISES OR REMOVE THE DEEP FRYER FROM THE PREMISES.
SEP 122022FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
SEP 12
2022
FAILED
9 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST KIT/STRIPS (FOR CHLORINE ) AVAILABLE FOR DETERMINING SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND STORAGE RACKS ALSO, EXTERIOR DISHWASHING MACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE AT THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK ACROSS FROM DISHWASHING MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE THE TABLE TOP DEEP FRYER ON THE PREMISES OR REMOVE THE DEEP FRYER FROM THE PREMISES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2510309 DATED:05/25/2021 #56--OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #58--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. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 9/19/2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (05/25/2021) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B), CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 252021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 25
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (RICE, SUSHI BOWLS, AND SALADS) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. 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
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BAG OF ONIONS AND RICE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE WALLS OF THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HOLES IN THE WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
SEP 212020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 21
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE THE DEEP FRYER ON THE PREMISES OR REMOVE THE DEEP FRYER FROM THE PREMISES.
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SEP 112020FAILED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 11
2020
FAILED
15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE FOOD PREPARATION HAND WASHING SINK BEING USED TO THAW SEAWEED USED FOR FOOD. SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. EMPLOYEE REMOVED SEAWEED. INSTRUCTED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED RICE IN TWO HOT HOLDING UNITS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 107.2 AND 114.9. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MAYONNAISE BASED SAUCES WITH PREPARATION DATES ONLY OF 9-5-20 & 9-10. BEAN SPROUTS WITH NO DATE. RAW FISH EGGS WITH NO DATE. CRAB WITH NO DATE. CRAB AND CREAM CHEESE WITH NO DATE. REVIEWED THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS MUST DATE LABELED WITH AND EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. ESTIMATED 20 LBS AT $ PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
CLEAN LINENS IMPROPERLY STORED UNDER THE HAND SINK PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER, NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK PILED HIGHER THAN THE SPLASH GUARD. MUST PROPERLY STORE THE CLEAN LINENS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS, FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED CHEMICALS UNDER THE SCRAPER SINK. SHELVING MUST HAVE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA/LOCKERS FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT IN FOOD PREP OR FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE THE DEEP FRYER ON THE PREMISES OR REMOVE THE DEEP FRYER FROM THE PREMISES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1-27-20 NOT CORRECTED.#38-MUST PROVIDE A MESH SCREEN BETWEEN THE WASHROOM WALL VENTILATION FAN AND THE OPEN VENTILATION FLAPS IN THE WALL TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.#55- ALL UNUSED ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 272020PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 27
2020
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
MUST PROVIDE A MESH SCREEN BETWEEN THE WASHROOM WALL VENTILATION FAN AND THE OPEN VENTILATION FLAPS IN THE WALL TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL CHEMICALS STORED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE SCRAPER SINK MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH DRIED LIQUID SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC BEING USED AS PROTECTING ON THE METAL DISH SCRAPER SINK.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED ON THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR LOCATED IN THE DISH MACHINE/REAR PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL THE OPEN WALL AROUND THE ELECTRICAL SOCKET IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL UNUSED ITEMS AND PILED WOOD STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOTED WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES AND HOLES. MUST COMPLETELY SEAL THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NO OPEN CREVICES OR HOLES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WASHROOM WALL VENTILATION FAN NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR BOTH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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