SEP 5
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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4825 N WESTERN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 5, 2023 · passed
10 of 14 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
57
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jul 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING PANEL IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANEL AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 22022PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 2
2022
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR ETC)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY (3) METAL PREP SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM (EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER) RECEPTACLES MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
DEC 42019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATED WITH PREPARATION DATE OR EXPIRATION DATE ALL READY TO EAT COOKED FOOD THAT IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN THE COOLER( 7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE, CHOPPING BOARD,MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS SHELVE LINER IN THE PREP AREA PREP TABLE BY THE DEEP FYER AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK AND ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO LOCATE TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN FOR SANITARY ITEMS.
MAY 312018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 31
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL ALSO.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING/WALLS ABOVE THE HOOD IN COOK LINE AND BEHIND THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN THE REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND ALL SMALL WALL VENT COVER ABOVE THE HOOD IN COOK LINE WITH DUST/GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST/GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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MAY 122017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 12
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM,APPROXIMATELY 8 (RODENT)MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS OF FLOORS AND APPROXIMATELY 10 (RODENT)MICE DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS BEHIND THE WEST REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND APPROXIMATELY 8 RODENT (MICE)DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA,ALSO APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO FURNACE CLOSET.THE KITCHEN REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED,APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAKE THE REAR SCREEN DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY ALSO,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1981547 DATED:01/17/2017. 32 OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE AT KITCHEN STAND-UP FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 04/17/2017 35 DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. 04/17/2017 41 ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM DRY STORAGE ROOM DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN. 04/17/2017 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 5/19/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAINED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT WATER LINE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS IN KITCHEN AREA.
JAN 172017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 17
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE AT KITCHEN STAND-UP FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM DRY STORAGE ROOM DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 72016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 7
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 202015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 20
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT DATED OR LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND LABEL,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXHAUST HOOD, DEEP FRYER CABINET, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
OCT 282014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OCT 28
2014
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS STORED IN FREEZER AND COOLER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER AND STORAGE BAGS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXHAUST HOOD, DEEP FRYER CABINET, STORAGE SHELVES AND EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENTIALTION COVER IN TOILET ROOM AND LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT NOT INSTALLED INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION FAN IN TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXHAUST FAN.
MAR 72014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS NOT PROEPRLY STORED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE AND FREEZER BAGS AND LABEL AND DATE ALL CONTAINERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXHAUST HOOD, FILTERS, SINKS, UTENSILS AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE DAILY.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
APR 232013PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 23
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITATION; OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY, HOWEVER NOT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMONSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER SANITATION USING 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATA/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT/PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO, TWO DOORS REACH IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE CLOSET AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DUST ON HOOD, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
JUL 92012PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 9
2012
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST INSTALL MISSING PART OF THE BASEBOARD/COVING BESIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN THE WATER HEATER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. ELEVATE ARTICLES TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.
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