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Strong record across 17 inspections — minor issues only
2025-08-18 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2024-09-17 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL IN THE REAR FOOD STOARGE AREA BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2022-10-28 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST ADD ON DRAIN PIPE FROM UNDER THE WALK-IN COOLER TO A FLOOR DRAIN.WATER LEAKING FROM WALK-IN COOLER UNIT ON FLOOR FORMING PUDDLES OF WATER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
KEEP FLOOR DRY IN STORAGE AREA,ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM FLOOR ,REPAINT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
2021-12-03 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2020-08-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 1 ▾
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED A COOK AND CHILL PROCESS DONE ON SITE,HOWEVER NO HACCP PLAN PROVIDED ON SITE NOR TO CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. FOOD IS COOKED IN KETTLES, FOOD IS TRANSFERRED TO BAGS WHICH IS SEALED AND STORED IN LARGE COMPARTMENT WITH ICE AND WATE...
2019-01-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-204.11- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12- UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ALL ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ALL ICE MACHINES IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17- OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING AND HANGING CEILING TITLE/FIXTURES, EXPOSING ROOF STUDS, JOIST AND RAFTER, AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM ON SOUTH WEST CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEA...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.18- OBSERVED HIGH OPEN CEILING WITH EXPOSED JOIST, STUDS, RAFTERS, ETC. IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT JOIST,STUDS, RAFTERS, ETC. MAY NOT BE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER INSTALL CEILING IN SAID AREA AND ENSURE SURFA...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114- OBSERVED UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA AND ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11- OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN BACK DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-301.14- OBSERVED NO HOOD AND VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER 27.7 KILLOWAT DECK OVENS IN PASTRY AREA OF KITCHEN. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HOOD AND VENTILATION IS REQUIRED FOR OVEN SYSTEMS, UNLESS IT IS AN ELECTRIC OVEN AND USES LESS THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS. I...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2017-08-14 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED CEILING PANELS OVER FOOD PREP AREA AND AROUND HOT LINE HOODS DIRTY AND SCORTCHED.INSTRUCTED MANANGEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND REPLACE CEILING TILES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED WARPED LIGHT SHIELDS AT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD AND VENTILATION SYSTEM NEEDED OVER 25 KILLOWAT DECK OVENS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL. EXPOSED HANDSINK NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS DUSTY AT WEST WALL AT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED ...
2016-12-02 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2016-06-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2016-06-22 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED AND NOT SANITIZING PPM ARE AT 0.MANAGER CHANGED THE EMPTY SANITIZER CONTAINER.DISH MACHINE IS NOW SANITIZING AT 100 PPM.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (VODKA SAUCE,MEATBALLS,ITALIAN SAUSAGE,ETC)MUST PROVIDE,POST AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(NO ...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1561614 7/27/15 #32-RAW WOOD SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT.#33-MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.#35-WALL COVING OUTSIDE OF EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND CEILING TILES IN DISREPAIR MUS...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SAUCE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA.
2015-07-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED 2 WALK IN COOLERS AT 50.0F CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. BOTH WALK IN COOLERS WERE TAGGED. CRITIAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 A
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS DURING STORAGE. 60 DOZEN EGGS VALUED AT $100AT 50.3 F. OBSERVED 540 LBS OF GROUND BEEF VALUED AT $1809 AT 49.0F. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. 7-38-005 A
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. ALL RAW WOOD IS PROBITED. MUST PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER BY ICE MACHINES. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALL COVING ON SOUTH WALL BY DOUBLE WALK IN COOLERS IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL COVING OUTSIDE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PLUMBING LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ALL EXCESS RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED PRIOR TO STORAGE. ALL EXCESS RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM WALLS AND UP OFF GROUND SO THAT PEST CONTROL HAS ACCESS TO ENTIRE AREA.
2014-12-29 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST PROVIDE MISSING DRAIN COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE ICE MAKER. MISSING PART OF THE BASEBOARD/COVING INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM AND BROKEN METAL COVING/BASEBOARD OUTSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR A...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE COOK LINE, WITH FOOD STAINED. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE CEILING PANELS. HOOD WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE DOOR GO...
2014-03-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 9 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW. FERNANDO ORTEGA WENT HOME TO GET HIS CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. CIT...
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM REPORT #1092559 DATED 8/19/23. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B)
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST STORE CLEAN UTENSILS POTS AND PANS UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT AND WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE . INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ON THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR AWAY FROM WALLS. PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
STAINED CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. VENT COVER IN BOTH STAFF WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED WALLS BY THE STAIR GOING TO THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FINISHED PRODUCTS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.
2013-08-19 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST MAINTAINED FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MISSING THERMOMETER AT REAR DRESSING REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE
2012-09-28 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE FANS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
2012-06-13 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UTENSIL STORAGE CABINETS AT THE PASTRY STATION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE FAUCET FOR THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
2010-10-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED 44 GALLONS OF MARINARA SAUCE MADE, LABELED AND DATED 10/28 @ 11:50 AM IN WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 119.5F TO 134.5F. TEMPERATURES WERE TAKEN AT 4:10 PM EXCEE...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CAULKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PEELING AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR REACH-IN FREEZER #18, MUST CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER FLAT GRILL. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, MUST REPLACE. MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD IN REAR AND FRONT EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE FOR FRONT EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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...
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