OCT 24
2019
PASS 1 violation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
RHYME OR REASON.
Chicago Health Dept
1938-1940 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2019.
18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2019.
Last inspected Oct 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
VIOLATIONS
107
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
OCT 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 17
2019
FAIL 16 violations 4 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOOD ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING ICE MACHINE UNTIL SERVICE CLEANED AND SANITIZED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON BOTTLES OF WINE AND LIQUOR AND GLASSES NEXT TO DUMP SINK AND WALLS BEHIND BOTTLES OF LIQUOR IN BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE BACK DOOR TO HAVE AN OUTER OPENING ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WEATHER STRIP ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF THE BACK DOOR.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF SODA BOXES NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED THE TABLEWARE UTENSILS AND PLATES TO BE STORED WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED IN THE SERVICE STATION AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT THE TABLEWARE UTENSILS AND PLATES TO BE STORED PROTECTING THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH WASHER IN THE BAR AREA AND THE WALL BEHIND THE WALL IN THE DISH WASHING AREA TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS IN BOTH AREAS LISTED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BOXES OF WINE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE TOILET ROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSING PARTIALLY COOKED OR UNDER COOKED FOODS OR THERE IS NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUS PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE TOILET ROOMS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE TOILET ROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 18
2018
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED THE POTATO CUTTER AND THE DELI MEAT SLICER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR FLIES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS NEED DETAIL CLEANING BEHIND PREP AREAS AND THE DISHWASHING MACHINE TO REMOVE FOOD AND DEBRIS SPLATTER.
JAN 22
2016
PASS · 0 violations
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JAN 12
2016
FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.CREAMY FETA CHEESE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 48.7F TO 49.4F,STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER ON HALLWAY BY THE KITCHEN DOOR,HOWEVER THE UNIT AIR TEMP WAS 38.7F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE CHEF.POUNDS 5,VALUE 19 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE PREP AREA AND IN DISH ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE AND NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM.SINK BY THE PREP AREA IN FRONT OF IT A MOP BUCKET WITH MOPS INSIDE AND BY THE BUCKET,THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM WAS COMPLETELY COVERED WITH INVERT POTS,IN FRONT OF IT NUMEROUS DISH MACHINE TRAYS,BOXES,CHEMICALS BOTTLES AND ABOVE THE SAID SINK CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING FROM WALL .DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE SAID SINK NOT CONNECTED AND FAUCET TURNED TO THE RIGHT,SINK APPEARED NOT TO BE USED FOR A WHILE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS,ALSO REPAIR CAUSE AND REMOVE ITEMS TO MAKE SINKS WITH EASY ACCESSIBILITY FOR PROPER HAND WASHING . CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS PROVIDED ON PREMISES.PREMISES WAS PREVIOUSLY INFORMED UNDER COMMENTS ON 6-29-16, REPORT #1454046. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-29-15,REPORT #1454046 #33- THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: BAR GUNS AND HOLDERS, GRILLS, STOVE TOPS, FRYERS, OVENS, PREP TABLES, AND SIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DEEP CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. #34- FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER. #35- WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #38- VENTILATION UNITS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. LEAKS AT 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN NEED OF CORRECTING. LEAK AT HAND SINK IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #36-LIGHTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #43-ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SAME VIOLATIONS WERE PRESENTLY OBSERVED SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DISH MACHINE IS HEAVILY LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY
JUN 29
2015
PASS 9 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPAIR. CHEST FREEZER TOP IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR OR REPLACE TOP AND RUBBER GASKETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: BAR GUNS AND HOLDERS, GRILLS, STOVE TOPS, FRYERS, OVENS, PREP TABLES, AND SIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DEEP CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION UNITS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. LEAKS AT 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN NEED OF CORRECTING. LEAK AT HANDSINK IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL REACH IN COOOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REMOVING OR ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND ORGANIZE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 8
2014
PASS 9 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT DISPOSABLE UTENSILS IN HOLDERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, AND CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN VENTIALATION HOOD.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, SHAKE MIXER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS AND SODA DISPENSERS IN BAR, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN VENT ABOVE DISH MACHINE. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN WASHROOM AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN LIQUOR STORAGE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
MAY 7
2014
PASS 8 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON COOLER DRAWER IN PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILDUP).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN AL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENING IN WALL IN UTILITY CLOSET. REPAIR WALL AND SEAL LOOSE WALL MOLDING NEAR OVEN. CLEAN WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING SPRAYER ON SCRAPE SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE CAP ON BACK FLOW DEVICE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR AND LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
SEP 27
2013
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE ICE MACHINE ALSO CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT THE REAR PREP AREA,HAS DUST BUILD-UP
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENT ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE LIGH SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF DUST
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE ICE MACHINE
APR 23
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE (FISH,BACON,SOUPS)ARE BEING PREPARED & HANDLED AT THIS TIME.A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED ,PREPARED & SERVED.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)CITATION ISSUED.CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Inspector Comments: 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.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD,SHELVING UNITS,REACH IN COOLERS,MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLE,ROLLING CART,COUNTER TOPS,DISH RACKS,HAND & 3- COMP SINKS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN HEAVY FOOD DEBRI FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT & FLOOR DRAINS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM & WALL BASES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT BULB AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: 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.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA & STAIRS LEADING TO 2ND FL. & 2ND FL. STORAGE
APR 11
2012
FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL
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. FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLESLAW 48.2F TO 51.7F,HUMMUS 44.7F,TO 55.1F,CRAB DIP 44.3F, VEGGIE BURGER MIX 53.2F,POTATO SALAD 48.3F,PASTA SALAD 50.7F INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER,AND TABLE TOP PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.APPX 17LBS.$165.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED . LOG BOOK NOT COMPLETED. MISSING UPDATE IDPH LICENSE.NO SERVICE SINCE 2011.MUST PROVIDE LICENSE & RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/11/12. (SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020).CITATION ISSUED.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO ONE ON SITE WITH A FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATED DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION.WHICH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED SUCH AS HUMMUS,CRAB DIP,POTATO SALAD,ETC.(SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012) CITATION ISSUED.CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION.
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.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
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.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER.
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.MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD,SHELVING UNITS,REACH IN COOLERS,MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLE,ROLLING CART,COUNTER TOPS,DISH RACKS,HAND & 3- COMP SINKS.
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.MUST CLEAN HEAVY FOOD DEBRI FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT & FLOOR DRAINS.
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.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM & WALL BASES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
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.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT BULB AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA & STAIRS LEADING TO 2ND FL. & 2ND FL. STORAGE.
DEC 7
2011
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
NOV 30
2011
FAIL 6 violations
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE MOLD BUILD-UP, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, FAX #312746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, MANUAL SINK STOPPERS, UNDER SINK NOT WORKING OR ABLE TO STOP UP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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. MUST REMOVE MOLDY CHALKING FROM WALL BY DISH AREA, KNOBS NEEDED FOR STOVE, AND MUST REPLACE PITTED CUTTING BOARDS
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. MUST CLEAN COUNTER TABLE BOTTOMS, AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS IN KITCHEN AREA
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT IN KITCHEN PREP AND DISH AREAS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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. MUST BETTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS
MAR 8
2010
PASS 1 violation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
FEB 2
2010
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 27
2010
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.NEW INSTALL OF WALK-IN-COOLER NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 53.6F HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT-INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW.
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.SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IS RUSTY,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE,MISSING PARTITIONS INSIDE TOILET ROOMS ALSO OUTSIDE BREAD DROP BOX MUST BE SECURED, FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND THE OUTSIDE ELEMENTS,BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACING THROUGOUT IN DETAIL.
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.FLOORING IS DIRTY BENEATH DRY STORAGE SHELVING 2ND FLOOR,FLOOR DRAINS AT DISHWASHING AREA REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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.CLEAN,ORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR,REMOVE CLUTTER.
JAN 21
2010
FAIL 6 violations
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.SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IS RUSTY,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE,MISSING PARTITIONS INSIDE TOILET ROOMS.
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.FLOORING IS DIRTY BENEATH DRY STORAGE SHELVING 2ND FLOOR,FLOOR DRAINS AT DISHWASHING AREA REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.
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.BACKFOLW PREVENTION DEVICES ARE MISSINGB AT ICE MACHINE,COFFEE DISPENSER STATION,EXTEND OTSIDE PLUMBING LINE FROM NEW INSTALL OF WALK IN COOLER SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN,SODA DRAIN LINES BEHIND BAR NOT DRAINING INTO FLOOR DRAIN ALSO FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ABOVE DISHMACHINE NEED CLEANING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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.CLEAN,ORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR,REMOVE CLUTTER.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.PROVIDE HAIR RESTAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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