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1508 W JARVIS AVE · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 21 inspections. 22 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 252026PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND SHELVES AND WALLS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN.
FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR HALLWAY AREAS.(OLD EQUIPMENT)MUST REMOVE.
JAN 32025PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
KITCHEN PREP HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK OBSERVED BLOCKED BY A LARGE GARBAGE CAN AND A BUCKET OF FRESH CUT FRENCH FRIES. EMPLOYEE REMOVED. REVIEWED HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE KITCHEN PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICES FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
OBSERVED RAW MEATS IMPROPERLY STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS. RAW BEEF STORED IN A REACH-IN COOLER ON SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE READY TO EAT PREPARED AIOLI SAUCE AND PREPARED COLESLAW. ALSO NOTED RAW LAMB RIBS STORED ON TOP OF A CASE OF FRESH LEMONS AND FRESH LIMES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. REVIEWED THE PROPER STORAGE OF RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN MEATS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. ALL REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS DATE LABELED PAST THE FOODS EXPIRATION DATE, IMPROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH NO EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS OR NO LABELS AT ALL. FOODS SUCH AS DAIRY BASED TARTARE SAUCE WITH A DATE OF 12/18, AIOLI SAUCE WITH A DATE OF 12/27, FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEANS AND POTATOES WITH NO DATE ALL IN A TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND COOKED BEEF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO DATE LABELS OF ANY KIND. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING OF PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCTS COMMON NAME.
NOTED A FLOOR STAND MIXER BEING USED LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY NEXT TO THE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA WITH PUBLIC ACCESS FROM CUSTOMERS ENTERING THE WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE TO AN AREA WHERE PUBLIC HAS NO ACCESS AND PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
THE COOK NEEDS TO WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES. THE COOK OBTAINED AS INSPECTION OCCURED.
ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE REAR KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
WOODEN SHELVING IN THE CABINETS OF THE PIZZA PREP AREA DRY STORAGE CLOSET NOTED DIRTY.----INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON EXTERIOR METAL SURFACE OF THE KITCHEN TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE.
NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES IN THE SEALING OF THE CEILING SUPPORT BEAM NEAR THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.----NOTED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
NOV 302022PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND BAR AREA USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK. - PROVIDED TO MANAGER ON SITE.
POTATO SLICER MOUNTED ON WALL NEAR BACK STORAGE AREA IS SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LABELS NOT PROVIDED SQUEEZE BOTTLES CONTAINING OIL----- AND----- ON DRY SEASONINGS IN PIZZA AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
DISHWARE ABOVE THE 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IS STORED INCORRECTLY. DISHWARE MUST BE INVERTED SO FOOD CONTACT SURFACE IS NOT FACING UPWARD.
GASKETS ON THE PIZZA PREP-LINE UNIT IS DAMAGED. FACILITY MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED AS SHELVING IN CABINET IN PIZZA STATION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
CEILING TILE MISSING ABOVE THE BACK DRY STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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JUN 302020FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED A VERY BLACK/PINKISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF SAID FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
NOTED A LIVE MOUSE AT THE REAR FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA AND EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ---OVER 30 MICE DROPPING ALONG WALL BASE AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ---OVER 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON WINDOW LEDGE BEHIND THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. ---5 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE LINEN STORAGE CONTAINER. ---6 MICE DROPPING ON SHELF WITH SAME. ---OVER 10 ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. ---OVER 15 MICE DROPPING AT CORNER WALL BASE BY THE WALK IN COOLER. ---OVER 50 MICE DROPPING ON LEDGING BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVE WITH THE SODA DISPENSING SYRUP. ALSO NOTED NESTING MATERIAL AT SAME. ---OVER 25 ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE ON SAME. ---OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT CORNER WALL BASE WITH WOOD DISPLAY WALL AT THE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. ---OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF WITH COFFEE URN BY THE PIZZA HAND WASH SINK. ---OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON PIZZA BOXES AND CART WHERE THE PIZZA BOXES ARE STORED AT THE PIZZA PREP AREA. ---OVER 10 ALONG WALL BASE BY SEATING AT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE WITH NO HOLDER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 182 F; HOWEVER NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR WATER LINE TO COFFEE BREWER. MUST INSTALL.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FAUCET TIED WITH CLOTH). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
NOTED A LARGE HOLE ON WALL AT THE PIZZA PREP AREA AND AT REAR DRY STORAGE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
NOTED THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING DEAD MOUSE. WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS -CRACKS ON THE WALLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT THE INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 312019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
BULK FOOD OR FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION,INCLUDED AT FRONT COUNTER TO WIPE MULTI USE UTENSILS
ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON BLADES OF MOUNTED POTATOES CUTTER MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAIN
MAY 212019FAILED16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED COOK HANDLING RTE FOOD WITH BARE HAND CONTACT:SANDWICH FOR CUSTOMER. MUST NOT USE BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE,SPATULAS, TONGS OR SINGLE USE GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS HAS FOOD WAS HANDLED.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: DICED MARINADED PORK(5# PREPARED IN THE MORNING) AT TEMP OF 50F STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER; COOKED ONIONS(1.5#,COOKED THE DAY BEFORE) AT TEMP OF 69.8F STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE USED FOR CUSTOMERS; COOKED BEANS(1/2# COOKED THE DAY BEFORE)AT TEMP OF 84.2F STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER. TCS COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 7,VALUE 20. PRIORITY VIOLATION :7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.17: **PF** Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, DATE MARKING OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
BULK FOOD OR FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION,INCLUDED AT FRONT COUNTER TO WIPE MULTI USE UTENSILS
MILK-CRATES ARE USED FOR FOOD ELEVATION,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATE AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES. GRIMES ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BROKEN WIRE MOBILE CART IS REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC BAGS WHICH ARE FILTHY WITH GREASE GRIMES ETC.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN CART
GRIMES ON CAN OPENER BLADE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON BLADES OF MOUNTED POTATOES CUTTER MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE IN THE ALLEY WITH EXCESSIVE SPILLED GREASE ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND,WALLS BEHIND THE CONTAINER AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SPILLED GREASE, CLEAN WALL AND CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED. -
GREASE,DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP,STORAGE AND FRONT PIZZA AREA.MUST CLEAN UNDER EQUIPMENT,UNDER SHELVES IN STORAGE AREAS AROUND GREASE TRAPS AND FRONT COUNTER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN . MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FRONT PART OF PREP AREA,MUST PROVIDE.
PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. -
APR 102018PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED TOO MUCH CLUTTER INCLUDING OLD KEGS OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
APR 62018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING CHICKEN,SHRIMP, AND HAM AT AN IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 52F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INCLUDING 15 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 49.1F VALUED AT $28, 1/2 LB OF SHRIMP AT 51.0F VALUED AT $8, 2.5 LBS OF HAM AT 50.9 VALUED AT $11, 1 LB OF BACON WRAPPED DATES AT 52.3F VALUED AT $15, 2LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT $55 VALUED AT $13. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED TOO MUCH CLUTTER INCLUDING OLD KEGS OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
JAN 232017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
NOTED POTS AND PANS NOT PROPERLY STORED(INVERTED) AFTER SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.
NOTED TIN FOIL LINER ON BUS CART.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
FLOORS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVING NEEDS CLEANING.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT UNDER THE HOT LINE HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN OVER FOOD PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BOTH.
OBSERVED VENTILATION SCREEN DUSTY OVER FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE DUST. LEAK AT DRAIN AT 3-COMP SINK NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED. GREASE TRAP RUSTING.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND PAINT.
NOTED CLUTTER AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE.
MAR 172016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, DISCONTINUE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 112016FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. SEVERE BUILD UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE WALLBASE NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER ADJACENT TO THE 2-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, DISCONTINUE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE MANAGER'S OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX IN INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 92016FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT 48F AND 1-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT 50F, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. BOTH HAD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE. BOTH COOLERS WERE TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF BOTH AND HAVE THEM SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) PREMISES HAS A WALK-IN COOLER ON-SITE, HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 37.3F
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED IN THE ABOVED-MENTIONED COOLERS. 10 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 54F, VALUED AT $65, 19 LBS OF HAMBURGER AT 55F, VALUED AT $70, 10 LBS OF BEEF AT 56F, VALUED AT $35, 1.5 LBS OF SALAD DRESSING AT 50F, VALUED AT $15, 1 LBS OF EGGS AT 55F, VALUED AT $3. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. SEVERE BUILD UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE WALLBASE NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER ADJACENT TO THE 2-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, DISCONTINUE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE MANAGER'S OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX IN INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 152015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT UTENSIL DURING STORAGE.
OBSERVED BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED MINIMAL MINERAL BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA.
OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE WALK IN BEER COOLER NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. ALSO, TILE IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER WAS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FLOOR AND TILE.
DIRTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING THERMOMETER IN COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PIZZA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
JUL 82014FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES.FOUND MOUSE DROPPINGS AT PREMISES AT FOLLOWING AREAS: OBSERVED ABOUT 40 DROPPINGS BEHIND COOLERS AT BAR AREAS, OBSERVED ABOUT 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS AT DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND ABOUT 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS AT FIREWOOD HOLDING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AT BAR AREAS, DRY STORAGE, AND FIREWOOD HOLDING AREAS. FOUND SOME HOLES AT WOODEN BENCHES AREAS THAT MUST BE SEALED.
AUG 162013PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CLOGGED DRAIN CORD FROM POP GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
MISSING COVING BY THE PIZZA OVEN INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
DEBRIS/STAINS ON WALL AT BOTTOM OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WOOD ON WALL AT BAR AREA, NOT SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE
LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE BAR COUNTER NOT SHIELD INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND ABOVE THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,DUST AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD AT SAID AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WATER PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
OUTSIDE REAR PATIO/PARKING LOT HAS A LOT OF OLD BLACK PATIO STANDS WITH DEBRIS ON BOTTOM OF THE BASE STANDS,ALSO WEEDS ALONG THE PERIMETER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDS AND WEEDS,TO MINIMIZE HARBORAGE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS.
OCT 182011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO INVERT(KEEP UPSIDE DOWN)ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHLEVES AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT ALL TIMES.
INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,AND SANITIZE BEFORE USE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON INSIDE OVEN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT MIDDLE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA AT PREP COOLER.
OBSERVED RAW CEMENT COVERING FALLING APART ON WALL AT PIZZA PREP AREA IN MIDDLE FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND CHEF PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE SMOOTH CAENABLE SURFACE(SUCH AS FIBER GLASS,PLASTIC,OR STAINLESS STEEL METAL). MEANWHILE INSTRUCTED TO MOVE PREP COOLER FORWARD AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT CEMENT DUSTS CONTAMINATING OR GETING ON FOOD. CLEAN CHARCOLE STAINS ON WALLS AT PIZZA BAKE OVEN IN FRONT MID PREP AREA.
MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS MIISING IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREAS.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN;CAN NOT BE USE AS STORAGE DEVICE.ALSO MANAGEMENT HAS- NOT- IN-USE SIGN ON DISH MACHINE,INSTRUTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM FACILITY.
AUG 242011PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR PROVE OF ENROLLMENT,OR RECIPORCITY INFORMATION FOUND ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS PORK,CHINKEN,FRUITS,VEGGIES,EGGS,BEEF,ETC WERE BEING PREPARED.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED AGAIN TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE VALIDATED,AND HAVE MORE FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEES ENROLLED IN SANITATION CLASS,AND HAVE CERT.MANAGER AVAILABLE ON FACILITY WHEN ABOVE FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED TO PUBLIC. HAERING FOR TICKET #H000073552-15 WILL ON 10-27-11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AVE.ROOM 112 AT 10:00am
INSTRUCTED TO INVERT(KEEP UPSIDE DOWN)ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHLEVES AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT ALL TIMES.
INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,AND SANITIZE BEFORE USE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON INSIDE OVEN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT MIDDLE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA AT PREP COOLER.
OBSERVED RAW CEMENT COVERING FALLING APART ON WALL AT PIZZA PREP AREA IN MIDDLE FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND CHEF PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE SMOOTH CAENABLE SURFACE(SUCH AS FIBER GLASS,PLASTIC,OR STAINLESS STEEL METAL). MEANWHILE INSTRUCTED TO MOVE PREP COOLER FORWARD AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT CEMENT DUSTS CONTAMINATING OR GETING ON FOOD. CLEAN CHARCOLE STAINS ON WALLS AT PIZZA BAKE OVEN IN FRONT MID PREP AREA.
MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN REAR KITCHEN ABOVE PREP AREAS.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN;CAN NOT BE USE AS STORAGE DEVICE.ALSO MANAGEMENT HAS- NOT- IN-USE SIGN ON DISH MACHINE,INSTRUTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM FACILITY.
AUG 162011PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND READY TO EAT FOODS SERVING ICE IN ICE MACHINE NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATIONS, AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DURING STORAGE. ABOVE ICE MACHINE HAS MOLDY DARK/BROWN SLIMMY SUBSTANCES DRIPPING BACK INTO THE ICE BOX,ALSO BAKED GOODS IN COOLER HAS OTHER THINGS STORED ABOVE IT WITH NO COVER ON THE FOOD,CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a)SERIOUS.INSTRUCTED TO DISCOTINUE USE OF ICE IN THE ABOVE ICE MACHINE,HAVE IT CLEANED AND SANITIZED PROFESSIONALLY AND PROVIDE SERVICE RECEIPT,ALSO TO HAVE READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOLERS COVERED 1ST BEFORE STORING ANYTHING INSIDE OR ABOVE THEM,AT ALL TIMES. ICE MACHINE IS TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER AFTER REPAIR TO FOOD PROTECTION AT 312 746-4240 TO CHECK AND REMOVE TAG BEFORE USE. HAERING FOR TICKET #H000073122-17 WILL BE ON 10-27-11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AVE.ROOM 112 AT 10:00am.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOUND ON PREMISES AT THE OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATE ON FACILITY AT PRESENT FOR PHAEDRA DEVIRAS EXPIRED 04-29-11. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOODSERVICE STAFFS ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS TO HAVE SOMEONE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERT.PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN,BEEF,EGGS,ETC ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC,AT ALL TIMES.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT(KEEP UPSIDE DOWN)ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHLEVES AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,AND SANITIZE BEFORE USE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON INSIDE OVEN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT MIDDLE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA AT PREP COOLER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED RAW CEMENT COVERING FALLING APART ON WALL AT PIZZA PREP AREA IN MIDDLE FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND CHEF PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE SMOOTH CAENABLE SURFACE(SUCH AS FIBER GLASS,PLASTIC,OR STAINLESS STEEL METAL). MEANWHILE INSTRUCTED TO MOVE PREP COOLER FORWARD AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT CEMENT DUSTS CONTAMINATING OR GETING ON FOOD. CLEAN CHARCOLE STAINS ON WALLS AT PIZZA BAKE OVEN IN FRONT MID PREP AREA.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN REAR KITCHEN ABOVE PREP AREAS.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN;CAN NOT BE USE AS STORAGE DEVICE.ALSO MANAGEMENT HAS- NOT- IN-USE SIGN ON DISH MACHINE,INSTRUTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM FACILITY.
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