SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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1415 W DIVERSEY PKWY · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 18, 2025 · passed

11 of 17 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
11 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
61
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Oct 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 18
2025
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 17
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 28
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
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.

MINORSanitation
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

DEC 3
2021
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 5
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
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 WATER. A RECORD IS KEPT OF COOLING PROCESS.MUST PROVIDE HACCP PLAN ON SITE WITH REQUIREMENT OF THE RULES AND SUBMIT TO PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

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JAN 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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

CRITICALSanitation
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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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 AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
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 CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
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 SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility Condition
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. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL HOOD AND VENTILATION SYSTEM IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 14
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED WARPED LIGHT SHIELDS AT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS.

MINORSanitation
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 MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS.

DEC 2
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 29
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 22
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
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)

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* 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 CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSSanitation
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 MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#41-ALL EXCESSIVE RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED PRIOR TO STORAGE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SAUCE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA.

JUL 27
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
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

CRITICALFood Temperature
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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED PLUMBING LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
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.

DEC 29
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 AREA. MUST REPAIR COVING/BASEBOARD AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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 GOING TO THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM AND PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE COOL DOWN AREA . MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.

MAR 24
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* 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. CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE IS NOW POSTED ON SITE . CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.

SERIOUSOther
* 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)

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility Condition
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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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.

AUG 19
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MISSING THERMOMETER AT REAR DRESSING REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE

SEP 28
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

JUN 13
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE FAUCET FOR THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

OCT 28
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
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 EXCEEDING THE LIMIT FOR THE CRITICAL CONTROL POINT FOR COOLING HOT FOODS TO 70F WITHIN 4 HOURS. ALL SAUCE DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER METHODS OF COOLING HOT FOODS, CALIBRATED MANAGERS METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND 92 GALLONS OF MARINARA TIME DATED AT 4:00 PM @ 157.2F IN SAME COOLER WAS TRANSFERED TO A WALK-IN FREEZER FOR QUICK CHILL AND BEING MONITORED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $228.00 OF THE SAUCE DISCARDED.

MINORChemical Safety
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK.

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