SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

RAMEN-SAN.

YOUR CALL. 58/100

1962 N HALSTED ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 23, 2025 · passed

8 of 15 inspections passed, 2 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
8 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
83
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Nov 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 23
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE SPILLS INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AND ON EXTERIOR OF FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 25
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RUST ON METAL SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT WINE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 13
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER COOKED EGGS AT 57.3F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 46.4F, KIM CHEE AT 44.9F, MISO AT 57F, BOILED EGGS AT 60F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU ITEM SUCH AS UNDER COOKED "MOULTON EGG" NOT REMINDED ON THE MENU TO SEE THE CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT. MANAGER CORRECTED AND PRINTED NEW MENUS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOKS LINE COOLER NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44.4F WITH FOOD SUCH AS RECENTLY BOILED EGGS AT 60F. COOLER WAS COMPLETELY EMPTIED OF STILL WARM/HOT PREPARED FOODS AND LOWERED TO A TEMPERATURE OF 37.9F AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS OF PREPARED FOODS BEFORE STORING IN COLD HOLDING COOKS LINE COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER BETWEEN THE CLEAN STORED POT/PANS/FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND THE BASEMENT UTILITY SERVICE SINK OR REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT FROM THE SINK AREA.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE CLOSETS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE RUST ON METAL SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

METAL SHELVING INSIDE THE COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLERS WITH PEELING PLASTIC. MUST REMOVE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL RAW WOODEN WALLS THROUGHOUT BOTH BASEMENT MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----MISSING DRAIN COVER IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR NEW HIRE EMPLOYEE DOCUMENTATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR AL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 30
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11: WE OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AT AIR TEMP OF 60F. PREPARED TCS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE MENTIONED UNIT: COOKED SHRIMP.VARIOUS KIND OF SALAD:TUNA,CREAMY SHRIMP,LUMP FISH SALADS. AIR COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED UNIT REMAINS TAGGED,AIR TEMP OF 48F TO 51F

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12: MULTI USE CLEAN STORED UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED IN THE KITCHEN, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: TRAYS STORED INSIDE THE COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED BLOOD AND GREASE.CLEAN AND MAINATIN

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11: DEBRIS AT LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

JUL 27
2022
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, WITH BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND TOUCHING THE ICE CUBES.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED PORK ROAST AT TEMP OF 46.0F TO 46.1F, STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. SLICED AND SEPARATED IN SMALL BAGS BEEF AT TEMP OF 55.6F; LARGE SHRIMPS AT TEMP OF 55.7F; MIXED SHRIMP AT 57.1F; MIXED CREAMY FISH AT TEMP OF 62.3F.ROLLS 11(WITH MIXTURE OF SHRIMPS, CRABS, AND LOBSTER) AT TEMP OF 57F; STONE CRAB AT TEMP OF 50F; BURRATA OF CHEESE AT TEMP OF 55.7F; SHRIMP AND BUTTER AT TEMP OF 55.4F; COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE.POUNDS 47,VALUE 317 PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

WE OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AT AIR TEMP OF 60F. PREPARED TCS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE MENTIONED UNIT: COOKED SHRIMP.VARIOUS KIND OF SALAD:TUNA,CREAMY SHRIMP,LUMP FISH SALADS. AIR COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MULTI USE CLEAN STORED UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED IN THE KITCHEN, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

TRAYS STORED INSIDE THE COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED BLOOD AND GREASE.CLEAN AND MAINATIN

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

DEBRIS AT LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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SEP 11
2019
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED IN THE PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT MIDDLE HAND-SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN WATER AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN FURNACE ROOM IN BASEMENT.

JUN 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED RASPBERRY POINT OYSTERS STORED IN A CONTAINER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELLFISH TAGS ATTACHED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OYSTERS APPROXIMATELY 30 OYSTERS 2LBS TOTAL COST $24 DOLLARS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SHELLFISH TAGS ATTACHED TO OYSTERS AND THEN KEEP SHELLFISH TAGS ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS AFTER THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. COS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS DRAINING SLOW IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP LID SIDE AND GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.COS

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREAS 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREA IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 23
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

3-202.18(A) OBSERVED OYSTERS STORED IN A CONTAINER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELLFISH TAGS ATTACHED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OYSTERS APPROXIMATELY 25 OYSTERS 4 LB TOTAL COST $19.50 INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SHELLFISH TAGS ATTACHED TO OYSTERS AND THEN KEEP SHELLFISH TAGS ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS AFTER THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN SOLD PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKETED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT (TCS) FOODS WHEN HELD MORE THAN 24 HRS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINE/ICE MACHINE PLASTIC TUBE, DUST BUILD UP ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA CONDENSERS ALSO OBSERVED DUST/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11 OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE SEAFOOD AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLERS LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED A THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 9
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINE/ICE MACHINE PLASTIC TUBE, DUST BUILD UP ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA CONDENSERS ALSO OBSERVED DUST/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 1ST FLOOR BAR HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING ALSO LOWER LEVEL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AT LOWER LEVEL DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.

AUG 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP LID SIDES ALSO OBSERVED LIQUID FOOD WASTE FOOD WASTE, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) AND GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON SOUTH SIDE WALL IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.. UST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367.

MAR 23
2017
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MOP SINK IN KITCHEN ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES IN THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER AND FREEZER, AND MOUNTED CAN OPENER. DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. ALL LOCATED IN SAID KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM IN THE KITCHEN ON THE 1ST FLOOR, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN KITCHEN HOODS AND FILTERS, EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST PRESENT. ALSO, CEILING VENTS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

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

MUST DE-CLUTTER THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 28
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR COLD LINE PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK IN BASEMENT

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES,MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH RACKS,ROLLING CARTS,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT 2ND FL. EXIT DOOR

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN 2ND FL. WOMEN'S TOILETROOM

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR COLD LINE PREP COOLER

JAN 25
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS IN CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNITS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYERS,PREP COOLERS ON 1ST & 2ND FL. PREP AREA

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS ON 1ST & 2ND FL.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON 1ST & 2ND FL. PREP AREAS,FILTER ABOVE DISH MACHINE.

NOV 20
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT NOT WORKING. MUST REPIAR AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION.

NOV 19
2015
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED SERVER STATION CONTAINING ICE MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINES, SODA DISPENSER AND REFRIGERATOR AND EXPEDITOR LINE (WHERE FOOD WILL BE PLACED PRIOR TO GOING TO TABLE) NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC ACCESS. ELEVATOR FOR ACCESS TO HADICAPP ACCESSIBLE RESTROOMS ON SECOND FLOOR IS WITHIN SERVER STATION AREA AND EXPEDITOR LINE. PUBLIC ACCESS TO ELEVATOR MUST BE MADE IN A WAY THAT DOES NOT PASS THROUGH SERVER STATION AREA OR EXPEDITOR LINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

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

OBSERVED VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT NOT WORKING. MUST REPIAR AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION.

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NEARBY IN LINCOLN PARK