PORTILLO'S HOT DOGS.
100 W ONTARIO ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Failed 9 of 46 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 232025FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT REAR ADJACENT TO THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD INSIDE OF THE 2-DRAWER COOLER IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE DRIVE-THRU-WINDOW.OBSERVED COOKED BEEF AT 47.3F-48.0F AND HOT DOGS AT 48.6F-51.5F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 35#'S OF FOOD WORTH $400.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE 2-DRAWER COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DIRECTLY ACROSS THE DRIVE-THRU WINDOW WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS BEEF AND HOT DOGS ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. (**SEE COMMENTS).
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY OVER 100 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND EQUIPMENTS IN THE REAR SIDE CONNECTING WASTE GARBAGE DUMPSTER/RECYCLABLES ROOM.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE (MIDDLE) WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE AT THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE DISHWASHING 4-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR/LEAKING LIQUID WASTE ONTO THE GROUND FLOOR AT THE REAR SIDE CONNECTING WASTE GARBAGE DUMPSTER/REFUSE STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE/FOUL ODORS AND BETTER MAINTAIN STORAGE REFUSE AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b),CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
OBSERVED GROUND FLOOR WITH BROKEN CONCRETE SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER SYSTEM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT FLOORS ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2615776 DATED: 04/14/2025 #55---6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED EQUIPMENT UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. #55---6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED MISSING TILES IN AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLERS DOORS AND IN AREA NEAR PREP TABLE AND HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. #56---6-303.11: **C** Intensity- Lighting OBSERVED NONWORKING LIGHT IN SOUTHSIDE HOOD IN PASTA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NONWORKING LIGHT IN SOUTHSIDE HOOD IN PASTA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN 7/31/2025.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
APR 142025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED MISSING TILES IN AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLERS DOORS AND IN AREA NEAR PREP TABLE AND HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
OBSERVED NONWORKING LIGHT IN SOUTHSIDE HOOD IN PASTA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NONWORKING LIGHT IN SOUTHSIDE HOOD IN PASTA AREA.
JUN 132024PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES IN CORNERS AT BASE AND ALONG BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR GARAGE LIKE DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
JUN 102024FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER FRESH HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE FOR A STATIONARY RACK HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT 142F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FRESH HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE AS IT ENTERS THE MANIFOLD MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 165F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES ON FIRST FLOOR WITH PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR AND INTERIOR WALLS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR WALLS OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
OBSERVED ONE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN BARNELLI'S KITCHEN. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 6/10/2024 TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. CORRECTED ON SITE ROACH KILLED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED OPENINGS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES IN CORNERS AT BASE AND ALONG BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR GARAGE LIKE DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 138F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE FOR A STATIONARY RACK, DUAL TEMPERATURE MACHINE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 150F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
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FEB 212024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DICED TOMATOES, COLD TCS FOOD, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $10 WEIGHING 2LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION.
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE ON RINSE SINK WITH SPRAYER NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE LIGHT BULB TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
OCT 252023FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALL BEHIND BAR AREA AND WALL BEHING ICE CREAM MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLENA AND SANITIZED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 162023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USING GLOVED HAND, GRABBING RAW BEEF PATTIES AND READY-TO-EAT BUNS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES BETWEEN TASKS IN BROILER AREA. FOOD EMPLOYEE MUST PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENE BY PROPERLY WASHING HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASKS AND USING TONGS AND/OR UTENSILS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. DISCUSSED PROPER HAND WASHING WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGERS ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING IN MAIN DISH AREA AND BAR AREA. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE SLIDING DOOR UNDER THE BURGER TOPPING EXPEDITE STATION. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
EMPLOYEE CLOTHING ITEMS WERE FOUND STORED IMPROPERLY STORED UNDER PREP-TABLE NEAR DESSERT STATION. FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL A) PROVIDE DESIGNATED DRESSING ROOMS OR DRESSING AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES THAT ROUTINELY CHANGE THEIR CLOTHES IN THE ESTABLISHMENTS; B) PROVIDE LOCKERS OR OTHER SUITABLE FACILITIES FOR THE ORDERLY STORAGE OF EMPLOYEES' CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS.
FEB 82023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
4-204.112(B): THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN STAND UP COOLER NEAR DRIVE-THRU AND IN PREP-LINE COOLER IN SALAD STATION. ALL COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.
3-307.11: PLASTIC BOWLS USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE IN THE PASTA COOLER DRAWERS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A UTENSIL/SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE ON IT.
6-501.114: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
6-501.12: PUDDLE WATER FOUND ON BASEMENT FLOOR IN CHEMICAL CLOSET AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.13: BASE COVING MISSING/IN DISREAPIR. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE BASE COVING ALONG WALLS IN DISH AREA.
2-102.13: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
FEB 72023PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS IN THE BASEMENT DESSERT PREP AREA AND IN THE RESTROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR. DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL HAND SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS TO HAND SINKS WHILE ON SITE.
OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT 0PPM AT BEER AREA DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IT AT 50-200PPM. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY CANNOT USE THE DISH MACHINE UNIT IT MAINTAINS A CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50-200PPM. ONCE REPAIRED, FACILITY MUST CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR AN INSPECTOR TO REMOVE STICKER IF REPAIRED PROPERLY. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE IN BAR AREA IS HEAVILY SOILED. FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF DISHWARE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND MAINTAINED. DISH MACHINE WAS CLEANED ON SITE.
COOKED CHICKEN BREASTS TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 122.6F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT IN SALAD PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY HALF A POUND OF CHICKEN WAS DISCARDED AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $15. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN STAND UP COOLER NEAR DRIVE-THRU AND IN PREP-LINE COOLER IN SALAD STATION. ALL COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.
PLASTIC BOWLS USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE IN THE PASTA COOLER DRAWERS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A UTENSIL/SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE ON IT.
UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
PUDDLE WATER FOUND ON BASEMENT FLOOR IN CHEMICAL CLOSET AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BASE COVING MISSING/IN DISREAPIR. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE BASE COVING ALONG WALLS IN DISH AREA.
FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
MAR 12022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT SEVERAL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.
OBSERVED ONE URINAL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED SLIGHT AMOUNT OF STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD LOCATED OPPOSITE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM INSPECTION #2366292 DATED 3/24/2020. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 172020FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF PINK AND YELLOW SLIME INSIDE BOTH ICE MACHINES LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR BEING USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN DISH PIT NEXT TO BARNELLI'S PASTA LINE WITH AN IMPROPERLY WORKING FINAL RINSE GAUGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT FINAL RINSE GAUGE ACCURATELY DISPLAYS ACTUAL FINAL RINSE OF DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON FANS IN WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME AND TEMP CONTROL FOR SAFEFY FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP LINE COOLER AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 5LBS OF CHICKEN IN BETWEEN 63.2F - 73.1F, BEANS AT 54.1F, CUT TOMATOES AT 51.3F, AND ALFREDO SAUCE AT 54F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT $10. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH A 1 INCH BEARD BEHIND HANDLING FOOD ON PREP LINE WITHOUT PROPER BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST RESTRAIN HAIR WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON INSULATION OF PIPE LEADING TO CONDENSER IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES IN TILES OF FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES.
JAN 222019FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE WAS AT 145F WHILE MACHINE WAS BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE. MACHINE TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USED, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL , FOUND ABOUT 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON BASEMENTS'S PREP AREA CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)
PEELING PAINT NOTED ON DISH MACHINE ROOM WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 182018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED BRUSHES AND OTHER MAINTENANCE TOOLS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. OBSERVED SYRUP SPILL IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. OBSERVED FOOD AND EQUIPMENT ON FLOOR BEHIND STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 112018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SHELVES OF FOOD PACKAGING PRODUCTS AND DRY GOODS STORED UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT MUST NOT BE STORED DIRECTLY UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES. OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE GUTTER/SHIELD SYSTEM ON THE SEWER LINES OR RELOCATE FOOD/EQUIPMENT STORAGE.
OBSERVED LIQUID STAINS IN LIGHT SHIELD IN BACK KITCHEN. OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS AND SPILLED LIQUID IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BEVERAGE COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BLACK SPECKLED STAINS ALONG FRAME OF CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP. OBSERVED OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS STAINS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE CONTAINER AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THESE AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING COVING UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED STAINLESS STEEL WALL COVERING DETACHING FROM WALL AT CHAR GRILL. MUST REPAIR THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND FREE OF UNNECESSARY CRACKS.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP NEAR THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT DRINK STATION HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
NOV 142017PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FRONT PREP COOLER WITH OPEN TOP NOT MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP VARIES 62.3-48.8F. COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES( CHICKEN, DICED TOMATOES, DELI....) INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED FOR TAG REMOVAL.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROEPR TEMPERATURE. FOUND 2 LBS OF DICED CHICKEN AT 51.3F, DICED TOMATOES AT 63.4F, COOKED PASTA 52.3F, DELI 51.4F, ALL FOOD STORED IN SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH FOODS AT 40F OR LAWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $30.
FAN COVER IN MAIN WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING GROUT AT WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT. FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHT FIXTURE IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT DRINK STATION HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 152017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER ICE MACHINE ON 1 ST FLOOR. OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON MAIN FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. LEAK IS FROM UNDER FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 52017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RACKS WITHIN REFRIGERATOR IN BAR AREA WITH RUSTED PEELING PAINT. RESTORE RACKS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANBALE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LID TO REACH IN COLD HOLD UNIT "GARLIC BREAD REFRIGERATOR" IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT FURTHEST FROM STAIRS WITH BROKEN LIGHT SHEILD. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED IN SMALL CUSTARD REFRIGERATOR. INTALL AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 132016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED ON PREMISES: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ON THE FOOD LINE SWEEP FOOD FROM THE CUTTING BOARD INTO THEIR HAND WITH GLOVES ON, THEN DISCARD THE FOOD DEBRIS, AND THEN THE EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO THE FOOD LINE TO PREP SALADS WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES, WASHING HANDS, AND APPLYING A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLOVES, WASH HANDS, AND APPLY A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES ANYTIME A FOOD HANDLER LEAVES THE PREP AREA, PERFORMS ANY TASK OTHER THAN HANDLING FOOD SUCH AS CLEANING, MAINTENANCE, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED TONGS LYING IN THE CONDIMENTS WITH THE HANDLE FACING DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TONGS IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE FOOD OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY FROST BUILDUP AND MAINTIAN.
CONDENSATION LEAKING FROM THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR. NO FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED UNDER THE CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONDENSER TO PREVENT LEAKING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH OF BEER COVERING THE FLOOR IN THE KEG COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BEER ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 242016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE FINAL RINSE GUAGE NOT WORKING, GUAGE IS READING AT 150 F, HOWEVER ESTABLISHMENT HAS HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TEST PAPERS WHICH SHOWS DISHMACHINE TO BE SANITIZING AT CORRECT TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST FIX/REPLACE DAMAGED FINAL RINSE GUAGE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 112016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA.
FEB 32016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES INSIDE EMPLOYEES LOCKERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ROACH/PEST ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (02/10/16). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ACCUMUATED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS.
FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA.
APR 142015FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM UNDER THE GREASE TRAP BOX WHEN I RUN THE WATER FROM THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK,IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR THE GREASE TRAP BOX AND STOP THE PRODUCTION IN THE PREP AREA. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL -7-38-030. MANAGER CALLED THE MAINTENANCE PERSON AND PLUMBER TO REPAIR THE GREASE TRAP BOX. GREASE BOX WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE DURING INSPECTION. NO MORE WASTE WATER BACKING UP.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1515616 DATED 1/6/15. #35-SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND CONDUIT IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
MUST CLEAN, ORGANIZE THE ELECTRICAL ROOM, SMALL STORAGE CLOSET,ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.
JAN 62015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER.
PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR .
CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER ,PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND CONDUIT IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK,WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN THE FROZEN CUSTARD AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR IN THE 2ND FLOOR. AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.
APR 142014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS AT THE PREP DISPLAY SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
NOTED ICE SCOOPS INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HOLDER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.
DEC 202013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
DISPOSABLE CUPS USED AS A MULTI-USE SCOOP. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS THAT CAN BE WASHED.
TIN CANS FOR CHEESE SAUCE ARE USED TO REHEAT SAUCE IN BOILING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO STOP SUCH PRACTICE AND USE PROPER UTENSILS TO REHEAT FOODS.
MISSING GROUT ON SEVERAL SECTION OF KITCHEN FLOOR TILES TRAPPING WASTE WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT.
MISSING CEILING PANEL ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT'S KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
MAR 52013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MISSING LABELS ON SPRY BOTTLES IN BAKERY, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
FOAM CUPS ARE USED AS A FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE, ONLY MUTI-USE UTENSILS THAT CAN BE WASHED.
CONDENSATION NOTED ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD WHERE OPEN FOOD ITEMS LOCATED UNDER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CONDENSATION OR NOT TO KEEP ANY FOOD UNDER.
NOV 22012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
GASKETS OF SMALL COOLER DOORS AT FRONT SERVING LINE, THAT ARE TORN OR RIPPED MUST BE REPLACED.
DUSTY COMPRESSORS, FAN GUARDS & CONDENSERS OF COOLERS, INCLUDING FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE FREE OF DUST OR GREASE STAINS.
POOR FLOOR GROUTING BY FRONT FRYERS (NORTH SECTION), BEHIND SOFT-SERVE MACHINE, AT DISHROOM AREA - MUST ADDRESS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. SOME FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR KITCHEN & BASEMENT PREP AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. BREAD RACKS MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR.
THE WATER PIPE FOR THE VACUUM BREAKER ABOVE THE MOP SINK (2ND FLOOR) MUST BE PERMANENTLY ATTACHED TO THE WALL.
ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS FOR EASY CLEANING/PEST MONITORING.
NOV 292011PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM REPORT #612566 ON 11/18/11 WAS NOT POSTED. PREMISES HAS THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 9/10/10 POSTED. THE MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS AROUND THE SALAD COOLERS SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPAINT THE DOOR FRAME TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPLACE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES IN THE CORNER OF THE SMALL SALAD PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND SEAL ANY OPENINGS IN THE FRP BOARD. REPAIR DAMAGED DRYWALL AT THE SUPPORT BEAM NEXT TO THE DOORWAY TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
NOV 182011FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 17 SMALL FLIES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. LIVE FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
All dishwashing machines shall maintain proper water pressure and must be provided with suitable thermometers, chemical test kits, and gauge cocks. INACCURATE THERMOMTER OBSERVED FOR THE FINAL RINSE THERMOMETER OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. OBSERVED THE FINAL RINSE THERMOMETER FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN DISREPAIR. THE THERMOMETER WAS STUCK AT 130F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FINAL RINSE GAUGE THERMOMETER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS AROUND THE SALAD COOLERS SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
SEP 102010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR AT PREP AREAS. MUST REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REATTACH PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL TO WALL BY SIDE DOOR.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT OR REMOVE ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
APR 62010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Barnelli prep area cooler door gaskets in poor repair. Must repair/replace damaged gaskets.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Observed pits in floor throughout dishmachine room, damaged floor tiles at prep and walk in coolers and unclean floor under and around shelves throughout basement storage room. Must repair damaged floor tiles, make floor smooth and easy to clean/keep dry at dishmachine room and clean floor throughout basement storage.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Observed holes in walls throughout dishmachine room and at rear prep adjacent to walk in coolers. Must seal all holes in walls.
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. 1st floor mop sink in poor repair. Must repair backflow prevention device.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Electrical room cluttered. Must remove all items or elevate all items 6" off floor to prevent potential pest harborage.
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