SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

RICOBENE'S ON 26TH STREET.

YOUR CALL. 63/100

252 W 26TH ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 11, 2026 · passed

26 of 35 inspections passed, 4 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 15 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
35
26 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
138
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 11
2026
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE BOTTOM AREAS OF THE FRYERS IN THE FRENCH FRY COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND SOME KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WHERE NEEDED.

JAN 20
2026
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE BOTTOM AREAS OF THE FRYERS IN THE FRENCH FRY COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON CEILING, CEILING VENTS AND WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS TO REMOVE DUST. THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND SOME KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WHERE NEEDED.

FEB 3
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED A FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WITH DRY INGREDIENTS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH MOST COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING AND REGROUTED IN THE MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS OUT OF THE OPENINGS OF THE FLOOR AND REGROUT WHERE NECESSARY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 30
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 23
2024
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WTH GLOVES ON WIPING SANDWICH STATION WITH A WASHCLOTH, AND THEN PREPARE A STEAK SANDWICH FOR A CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER CHANGING TASK. SANDWICH WAS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY $10 AT 2LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL ABOVE THE ICE IN THE ICE MACHINE. ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THREE SHEET TRAYS OF FRIED CHICKEN AT THE VERY TOP OF A LEDGE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE FRENCH FRY PREP STATION. THE CHICKEN TEMPERATURES RANGED 86.0F-109.5F. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY KEEP COOKED FOODS AT A HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135 OR ABOVE. APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF CHICKEN AT $80 DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING. A HALF PAN OF CHEESE STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE NEXT TO THE SANDWICH PREP STATION AT 53.0F. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 2LBS AT $8 DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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OCT 23
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON TABLES AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKS IN FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH WATER POOLING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON REAR FILTERS IN HOT COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 21
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

ALL CUTTING SURFACES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND FREE FROM DISCOLORATION. CHANGE CUTTING BOARDS OFTEN CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE BAG IN BOX IS LOCATED IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILT SYRUP. FLOORS IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHTS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS WHERE BROKEN OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 7
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS, BOTTOMS SHELVES OF EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS, AND SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS, AND IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OVENS AND FRYERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVERS MISSING IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND 2 EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE FANS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ON THE VENTS ON THE CEILING IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BY THE CONDENSERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

SEP 30
2021
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS AROUND THE SUMP PUMP LOCATED IN THE CLEANING STORAGE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT, OBSERVED ABOUT 2 LIVE LARGE FLIES AND ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE CLEANING STORAGE CLOSET. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE EQUIPMENT LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND ONE LIVE ROACH INSIDE OF EQUIPMENT LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.13 OBSERVED A FLY TRAP HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET ALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS, BOTTOMS, SHELVES OF EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS, AND SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS, AND IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OVENS AND FRYERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVERS MISSING IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND 2 EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED BROKEN TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, AND TILES NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE FANS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON THE VENTS ON THE CEILING IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BY THE CONDENSERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

APR 27
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER DRY STORAGE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON ALL CEILING VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ON FANS IN THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MAR 17
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND THE WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM). MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN COOK LINE AREA LEAKING FROM THE BASE OF THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

DEC 20
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FAN COVERS ON THE FANS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN UNITS ON THE FIRST FLOOR TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILE IN NEED OF CLEANING OR REPLACING IN THE DINING AREA AND KITCHEN; CLEAN VENTS AND REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

OCT 8
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FAN COVERS ON THE FANS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN UNITS ON THE FIRST FLOOR TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILE IN NEED OF CLEANING OR REPLACING IN THE DINING AREA AND KITCHEN; CLEAN VENTS AND REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

MAR 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON RTE TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL RTE TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE DATED WITH A USE BY DATE ON THE CONTAINER STORING THE FOOD ITEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN PREP AREA AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS, HOT HOLDING UNITS (STEAMTABLES) AND SINKS. ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM FOOD PARTICLES INSIDE OF DRAINS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND SOME GREASE ON SOME OF THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEMS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

FEB 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON RTE TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL RTE TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE DATED WITH A USE BY DATE ON THE CONTAINER STORING THE FOOD ITEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN PREP AREA AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS, HOT HOLDING UNITS (STEAMTABLES) AND SINKS. ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM FOOD PARTICLES INSIDE OF DRAINS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND SOME GREASE ON SOME OF THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEMS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JAN 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON RTE TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL RTE TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE DATED WITH A USE BY DATE ON THE CONTAINER STORING THE FOOD ITEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND MOUSE ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 40 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER A STORAGE SHELF IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN PREP AREA AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS, HOT HOLDING UNITS (STEAMTABLES) AND SINKS. ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM FOOD PARTICLES INSIDE OF DRAINS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND SOME GREASE ON SOME OF THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEMS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JAN 22
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED FOR REACH IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

SPICE CONTAINERS IN SPICE ROOM ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS CLEAN.

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

FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED SOF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AT BACK STAIRS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL CEILING TILES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAITAIN

JAN 31
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS ON FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. REMOVE AND CLEAN FOOD BUILD UP ON FOOD CARTS AT WHEEL AND BOTTOM.

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

CLEAN FLOORS OF IST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR OF FROZEN DEBRIS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA OF FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT PANELS AT CEILING OF SAME AREA. OBSERVED SOME PEELING PAINT AT BASEMENT CEILING NEXT TO STAIRS LEADING TO KITCHEN.

AUG 16
2016
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 2
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 24
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON THEM AND TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST AND PARTICLES.

MAR 21
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SOME WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT SOME PREP COOLER DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED. ONE PREP COOLER DOOR AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN SANDWICH PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR DOOR.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIORS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF PREP COOLERS.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF BASEMENT AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.

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

THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CEILING OF THE SAME COOLER NEED CLEANING, THE VENTS ABOVE THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP AND THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DIST OBSERVED.

JUL 13
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OPEN BAGS OF GREASE FILTER POWDER NEXT TO DEEP FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM OPEN FOODS.

MAY 13
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

USING CARD BOARD AT PIZZA STATION AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN PIZZA PREPARATION, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROEPR UTENSILS

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

INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING GROUT AT FLOOR TILES NEXT TO DEEP FRYER

MAR 30
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITY, FOUND MAIN PREP AREA HAND SINK OBSTRUCTED WITH EQUIPMENT, NO HAND SOAP PROVIDE AT THE WEST PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK, NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED ON BOTH EMPLOYEES BASEMENT'S TOILET ROOM HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE WITH SOAP AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO LABELA ALL.

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

USING CARD BOARD AT PIZZA STATION AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN PIZZA PREPARATION, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROEPR UTENSILS.

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

INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING GROUT AT FLOOR TILES NEXT TO DEEP FRYER.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENT NOT MET

NOV 19
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE SPICE ROOM, CLEAN SHELVES IN SPICE STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE FOODS ARE COOLED DOWN.

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

CLEAN WALL AROUND EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN PREPB AREAS WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT.

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

OBSERVED A NEW TOP LOADING ITALIAN ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT OVERHEAD PLUMBING. MACHINE IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A FAUCET ABOVE THE MACHINE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

APR 16
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM PIZZA PREP AREA, CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. GROUT FLOOR AROUND SMALL FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF STEAM KETTLE IN REAR OF KITCHEN.

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

CLEAN VENT FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE STEAM KETTLE AND STOVES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. REMOVE DUST FROM FAN COVERS AND UNIT HOLDING FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM HOT FOOD PREP LINE.

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

PROVIDE A TOILET BOWL COVER FOR TOILET IN MENS WASHROOM IN BASEMENT WHERE MISSING.

MAY 22
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS IN PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS.

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

MUST REGROUT FLOORS UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

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

MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

MINOROther
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

OBSERVED A SMALL FEMALE CHILD IN THE PREP AREA, ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

FEB 11
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

APR 27
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

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

FOUND COUNTERS NOT WIPED DOWN BY REAR PREPARARTION AREAS.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.

AUG 26
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES FROM BEING USED TO STORE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN WHERE RAW MEAT AND PIZZAS ARE STORED. PROVIDE FLOOR COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN AT FLOOR IN SHOWER STALL. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED IN MENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT FLOOR AND UNDER SODA FOUNTAIN DISPENSER AT FRONT PREP AREA INSIDE CABINET.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN STAINED CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND OR REPLACE.

MINORFood Temperature
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE LIGHT BULB INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AND AT FRIES HOT HOLDING LAMP.

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

PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTLITY SINK. REPAIR LEAKS AT PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN. REPAIR DIPPER WELL FOR ITALIAN ICE.

AUG 18
2011
FAILED
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED, READY TO EAT MINESTRONE SOUP AT 45.3F-48.7F INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER SLICES OF READY TO EAT DEEP DISH SAUSAGE PIZZA, THIN SAUSAGE PIZZA SLICES, SLICES OF CHEESE PIZZA, SLICES OF PEPPERONI PIZZA, SLICES OF SPINACH/MUSHROOM PIZZA AT 98.0F-100.0F AT FRONT DISPLAY CASE. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. APPROXIMATE VALUE AT 75.00.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE AND COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING BULK FOOD CONTAINER LIDS WITHOUT SANITIZING SAID ITEMS. FOUND 0PPM CHORLINE READING AT THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SANITIZER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZE SAID LIDS. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND OVERHEAD WASTE/SEWER PIPES ABOVE SPICES AND FOOD CONDIMENTS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID FOOD ITEMS AND NO FOOD STORAGE PERMITTED UNDER OVERHEAD SEWER/WASTE PIPES. FOUND RAW SAUSAGE STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT MOZZERELLA CHEESE INSIDE PREP COOLER AT PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW FOOD ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS. EMPLOYEE REMOVED SAID ITEMS AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND READY TO EAT PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DEFROST ITALIAN ICE FREEZER AND CHEST FREZZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP. REPAIR INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN. PAINT AND OR REPLACE RUSTY RACKS IN PREP COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN.

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: UNDER, AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS, DRY FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT, SODA SYRUP LINES IN BASEMENT, MICROWAVE, AROUND UTILITY SINK, URINAL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND STAIRCASE AT REAR BASEMENT, CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS, PROVIDE FLOOR COVERS FOR FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT, REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED IN MENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT AND BY REAR PREP AREA ON 1ST. FLOOR. REPAIR FLOOR INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN DUSTY VENTS AND CEILING IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS, CLEAN STAINED CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND OR REPLACE, REMOVE EXPOSED INSULATION FROM PIPING IN BASEMENT, CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND BY STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT, SEAL OPENING AT WALL IN PREP AREA.

MINORFood Temperature
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE LIGHT BULB INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AND AT FRIES HOT HOLDING LAMP. CLEAN HEAT LAMPS AT FRIES HOLDING UNIT.

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

PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTLITY SINK. REPAIR LEAK AT UNUSED SHOWER HEAD IN BASEMENT. REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AND PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN. PROVIDE HOLDER FOR SPRAYER AT SAID THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE PLASTIC. REPAIR DIPPER WELL FOR ITALIAN ICE. REPAIR LEAK UNDER SODA FOUNTAIN UNIT.

MINORSanitation
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. REMOVE UNUSED CRATES, PALLETS, ITEMS FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.

APR 13
2011
PASSED
0 violations
APR 4
2011
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6-16-10 REPORT# 231417. (30) FOUND READY TO EAT SALADS AT REFRIGERATORS NOT LABELED, AND (36)FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED/SHATTER PROOF INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOUND LARGE POTS/CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED ON SHELVING UNITS.

JUN 16
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW GROUND BEEF STORED NEXT TO OPEN BOX OF READY TO EAT LETTUCE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND ALSO NOTED UNCOVERED RAW GROUND BEEF STORED NEXT TO CONTAINER OF READY TO EAT NOODLES INSIDE ANOTHER WALK-IN COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW FOOD PRODUCTS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE FOOD PRODUCTS AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

FOUND OPEN CONTAINER OF POWDER CHEMICAL STORED ON FAUCET CONNECTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE UNCOVERED BULK WHITE CONTAINER WITH FRESH CUT FRIES STORED IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT UNDER RUNNING WATER AT SAME SINK. ALSO, FOUND OPEN CONTAINER OF CHEMICAL POWDER USED TO CLEAN FRYERS, EQUIPMENT NEXT TO BARBEQUE SAUCE CONTAINER WITH BARBEQUE SAUCE ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE TOXIC, CHEMICALS AWAY FROM FOOD PRODUCTS. CHEMICALS, FRESH CUT FRIES, AND BARBEQUE SAUCE REMOVED BY EMPLOYEE AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS 7-38-005 (A)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL READY TO EAT SALADS AT REFRIGERATION UNITS.

MINORSanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES INVERTED IN CLEAN DESIGNATED AREA AND OR PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES FOR STOCK ITEMS-REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASH SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA AND AT HANDSINK IN COOKING AREA.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ROLLING CARTS,INTERIOR OF STOVES/OVENS, STORAGE PALETS/DRY STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT, SPICE CONTAINERS IN SPICE ROOM, AND SODA LINES INSIDE CABINET AT FRONT PREP AREA AND AT BASEMENT

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILE AT UTILITY SINK AREA, REGROUT SOME FLOOR TILE SECTIONS AT UTILITY SINK AREA.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS, REPAIR WALL SECTION AT COOKING AREA, CLEAN ATTACHED WIRES, PIPING AT PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP, CLEAN SOILED CEILING PANELS AND LIGHT SHIELD AT PREP AREAS, REPAIR WALL SECTIONS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA, SOME SECTIONS OF WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNITS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.

MINORFood Temperature
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES AT FRONT PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT. PROVIDE LIGHTING INSIDE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM IN BASEMENT.

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

PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. EXTEND WASTE DRAIN LINE FROM WALK-IN COOLER INTO UTILITY SINK AND OR FLOOR DRAIN. PROVIDE DIPPER WELL FOR FROZEN DESSERT SCOOPS AT FRONT AREA WITH RUNNING COLD WATER.

MINORPest Activity
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. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, REMOVE CRATES, CLEAN AROUND WASTE GREASE/GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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