Chicago Health Dept
957 W DIVERSEY PKWY · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2024.
26 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2024.
Last inspected Feb 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.
OBSERVED BLACK, BROWN AND GREEN BUILD UP AND DEBRIS IN FLOOR SINK BETWEEN FOUNTAIN DRINK AND TEA BREWER DISPENSER IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER FRONT LEFT SIDE OF 1 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER AT FRONT OF COOLER.
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM DOOR OF ACCUTEMP STEAMER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP IN REAR OF FRYER CABINET IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED BROWN AND WHITE SPOTS IN UPPER LEFT CORNER OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA AND WHITE SPOTS ON UPPER CENTER OF ICE MACHINE IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON WATER LINES TO DINING ROOM ICE MACHINE AND TEA BREWER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACK UP FROM DRAIN UNDERNEATH FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING SO WATER DOES NOT BACK UP FROM DRAIN .
OBSERVED BLACK, BROWN AND GREEN BUILD UP AND DEBRIS IN FLOOR SINK BETWEEN FOUNTAIN DRINK AND TEA BREWER DISPENSER IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WE FOUND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 68.7F TO 75.9F IN THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT SAID WASHBOWL. ADEQUATE HOT WATER FOUND IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN MAINTAIN AND KEEP AREA DRY.
OBSERVED PLASTIC UTENSILS NEED TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED PLASTIC UTENSILS NEED TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2366735 DATED 4/1/2020 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION #58 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND VIOLATION #60 NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005.
REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL UNDER THE GRILL,SURFACE MUST BE CLEANABLE
GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,BURNED ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OUTSIDE (ALLEY) GROUND SURROUNDING THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN CORNERS AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND EQUIPMENT. FLOOR DRAIN BY THE SODA DISPENSER INSIDE THE CABINET WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. KEEP FLOOR DRY AT REAR AREA BY FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND ON WALLS AROUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS AND FLOORS DRAINS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT: -REAR ADJACENT TO OFFICE -FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK/S -EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER RESTROOMS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAKER DEVICE ON BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM IN FRONT DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAKER DEVICE ON BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIECATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SEVED SUCH RICE, BEANS, CHICKEN BURRITO , BEEF BOWL, BEEF BRISKET SAUCE ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZRDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AND PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, PORK, RICE, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS; RICE, IN REAR PREP AREA, WHEN REMOVE FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON SMALL PREP COOLER AND WARMER IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WHEEL CASTERS ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN DEAD BUGS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF STOVE, WARMER, GRILL, AND FRYER. CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES OF ICE MACHINE. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND GRILL, AND FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOMS. SEAL HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE COMPRESSION SYSTEM IN REAR. REPAIR MISSING LOWER WALL BASE BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND GRILL IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
NOTED CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER DUSTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP. ALSO, REPLACED BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE FRONT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
NOTED VENT AND COVER COMMING LOOSE FROM CEILING REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. NOTED HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
NOTED CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER DUSTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED VENT AND COVER COMMING LOOSE FROM CEILING REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. NOTED HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP COOLER.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALK IN COOLER PLASTIC DIVIDERS,SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUPMENT,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WALLS FROM BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULK AT HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD AND RECAULK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL BASE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA ,TOILETROOMS,DINING AREA ON WALLS ,CEILINGS,BOXES.ALSO LARVAE IN FLOOR DRAIN NEAR SODA MACHINE WITH STANDING WASTE WATER AND REAR MOPSINK AREA .APPX.7- LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR HAND SINK NEAR MOPSINK AREA.ALSO REAR DOOR HAS A APPX. "3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR.MUST REMOVE LARVAE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS.REPAIR REAR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/21/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED.OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 4- COMPARTMENT SINK POOLING WATER ONTO FLOOR AND SLOW DRAINING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
OBSERVED TOILET FACILITIES FOR CUSTOMERS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED.OBSERVED 1 OF 2 TOILETROOM STALLS NOT MAINTAINED. THE HANDICAPP ACCESSIBLE STALL TOILET MISSING THE HANDLE TO FLUSH THE TOILET AND TOILET BOWL FILLED UP WITH HUMAN WASTE AND TOILET TISSUE.MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON TOILET , REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALK IN COOLER PLASTIC DIVIDERS,SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUPMENT,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WALLS FROM BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULK AT HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD AND RECAULK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL BASE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF PARTICULATE DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP WITHIN FLOOR CONTAINING RUST. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
VENT COVER INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
HEAVY LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM ON ONE OUT OF TWO FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. SLOW DRAINING OF THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE/DISPLAY FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. TACO SHELL BOWLS IN LARGE BASKET ON FRONT PREP LINE NOT UNDER/BEHIND GLASS SNEEZE GUARD. BASKET ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT ABOVE SNEEZE GUARD AND ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TACO SHELLS BEHIND SNEEZE GUARD AND DISCARD ESTIMATED 3 LBS TACO SHELLS MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES VALUE TO BE $7.00. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 5-21-13 NOT CORRECTED. #32-MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WIRE RACK SHELVING WITH STORED TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF CUTTING BOARDS AND DIRTY WET TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDERS.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. MANAGER ON DUTY HAS EXPIRED CERTIFICATE WITH NO OTHER DOCUMENTATION FOR RE-CERTIFICATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WIRE RACK SHELVING WITH STORED TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED A WATER LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED PLASTIC SPATULAS WITH CHIPPED PLASTIC ON THE STIRRING END. MUST REPLACE UTENSILS IN DISREPAIR.
OBSERVED A WATER LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.
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