Chicago
18
BEAT

Roma'S Restaurant

9273 S South Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 · South Chicago · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 14 of 27 inspections for sanitation, pest activity

Inspections
27
11 passed
Last Inspected
2025-07-03
Pass Rate
41%
14 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-07-03)
Failed 14 inspections (2024, 2023, 2023...)
Sanitation issues found across 76 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 20 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 76×
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Pest Activity critical 20×
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Facility Condition minor 13×
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Employee Hygiene critical 12×
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Other serious 10×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
Chemical Safety minor
2025-07-03 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN REAR AREA WITH FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2024-04-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-04-19 Fail Canvass
5
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK, TOILET, AND URINAL IN NEED OF CLEANING IN BAR MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ODORS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE ON CEILING IN RESTAURANT WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN BAR WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2023-08-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-08-01 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP COOLERS & WHEEL BASES,REACH IN COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS, CORDS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA,HOLE IN FLOOR IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN BAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL VENTILATION VENTS IN BAR AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN URINE FROM FLOOR UNDER VANITY AND ALONG WALLS IN BAR-MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ,REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2578998 7/25/23 NOT CORRECTED STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 5- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WHEEL BASES OF 2- DOOR USED & 2- DOOR UNUSED PREP COOLERS AND UPPER DOOR TRIM IN MAIN PREP AREA AND 6- RAT DROPPI...

2023-07-27 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 10
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 : OBSERVED APPX.20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WHEEL BASES OF 2- DOOR USED & 2- DOOR UNUSED PREP COOLERS IN MAIN PREP AREA AND APPX. 20 OR MORE RAT & MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER BOOTH SEATS IN BAR AREA ALONG WALLS,ON BRICKS OF OPEN W...

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN MAIN KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS, CORDS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT KITCHEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN URINE FROM FLOOR UNDER VANITY AND ALONG WALLS IN BAR-MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS,DRIED TOILET PAPER,DIRT & ROCKS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT NOT ABLE TO CONTINUE TO WALK BASEMENT DUE TO WATER APPEARS...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE LIQUOR BOXES & BLACK TRASH BAGS OF CLOTHING ALONG WINDOWS FROM FLOOR IN BAR AREA

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT & BAR AREAS AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN & BAR-WOMENS' TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE FLOOR TILE BEHIND BAR,DAMAGED CEILING IN BAR AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA,WALL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS IN BAR AREA HALLWAY.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM CEILING IN RESTAURANT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST SEA...

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DIM LIGHTING IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,BAR-WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM

2023-07-25 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN BAR MEN'S TOILET ROOM AT 74.5F MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPX.20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WHEEL BASES OF 2- DOOR USED & 2- DOOR UNUSED PREP COOLERS IN MAIN PREP AREA AND APPX. 20 OR MORE RAT & MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER BOOTH SEATS IN BAR AREA ALONG WALLS,ON BRICKS OF OPEN WALL IN BASE...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN MAIN KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS, CORDS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT KITCHEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE FLOOR TILE BEHIND BAR,DAMAGED CEILING IN BAR AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA,WALL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS IN BAR AREA HALLWAY.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM CEILING IN RESTAURANT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL GAPS ALON...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT & BAR AREAS AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN & BAR-WOMENS' TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE LIQUOR BOXES & BLACK TRASH BAGS OF CLOTHING ALONG WINDOWS FROM FLOOR IN BAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN URINE FROM FLOOR UNDER VANITY AND ALONG WALLS IN BAR-MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS,DRIED TOILET PAPER,DIRT & ROCKS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT NOT ABLE TO CONTINUE TO WALK BASEMENT DUE TO WATER APPEARS TO BE DEBRIS FROM WASTE THA...

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DIM LIGHTING IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,BAR-WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

2023-04-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-03-30 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 9
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

STILL OBSERVING APPX. 5- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR FROM UNDERNEATH GARBAGE CAN ,ON EXTERIOR LEDGE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,ON WHEEL BASE OF OVEN IN KITCHEN AND ON UNDERSIDE OF BAR COUNTER TOP.ALSO, APPX. 75 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS UNDER 3- DOOR REAC...

minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM USED AND UNUSED COOLERS THROUGHOUT,MEAT SLICER,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT,OVENS AND STOVE,DEAD INSECTS FROM ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FLOOR MATS IN PREP AREAS,FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN FROM FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,HOLES AND OPENINGS UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA,GAP ALONG WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,DOOR FRAMES AND TRIM LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BA...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE OF MOP SINKS AND ON FLOOR IN LAUNDRY ROOM,OFFICE/LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN.

2023-03-10 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 23
critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH (TCS)READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS (PANCAKES AND BACON)OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER PICK UP BACON FROM NAPKIN AND PLACED HANDS ON TOP OF PANCAKES THAT WERE BEING REMOVED FROM GRIDDLE AND PLACED IN STYROFOAM CONTAINER. INSTR...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH PLASTIC BAGS STORED INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA. SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK AT BAR HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

critical Pest Activity

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED TOXIC ITEMS STORED WITH AND NEAR FOODS SUCH AS A SPRAY BOTTLE WITH WATER AND BLEACH INSIDE A PAN NEAR HOT HOLDING UNIT,A CAN OF ROACH SPRAY AND WD- 40 ON SHELVING UNIT NEXT AND IN BETWEEN SEASONINGS ON DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. ITEMS WERE REMOV...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON TOP AND IN CREVICES OF DISH MACHINE,ON WHEEL BASES OF 2 & 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS AND DOOR GASKET OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,IN BETWEEN ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF RESTAURANT FRONT DOOR AND BAR SIDE ENTRY DOOR NOT ABLE TO CLOSE TIGHTLY.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.

minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOODS WITH BARE HAND CONTACT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT WAIT STATION AREA,TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOILED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM USED AND UNUSED COOLERS THROUGHOUT,MEAT SLICER,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT,OVENS AND STOVE,DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN KIT...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BAR AREA TOILET ROOM .

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM BAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED A STRONG SMELL OF URINE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM ON BAR SIDE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A BOX BEING USED FOR GARBAGE IN MAIN PREP AREA MUST ELIMINATE BOX AND PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN FROM FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FLOOR MATS IN PREP AREAS,FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,HOLES AND OPENINGS UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA,GAP ALONG WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,DOOR FRAMES AND TRIM LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA(SEATING ,HALL...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN.

2022-08-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-07-20 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
minor Sanitation

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

DURING RE-INSPECTION, OBSERVED NAILS/ TACKS USED TO REPAIR GASKETS ON REACH IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DURING RE-INSPECTION,OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PRIVATE LIVING QUARTERS, 2 BEDROOMS, AN OFFICE AND TOILET ROOM WITH SHOWER, ADJACENT TO BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT LIVING QUARTERS ARE PROHIBITED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CEILING, WALLS AND DOOR FRAME IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE REMEDIATED FOR PATRON AND EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND SAFETY.

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORTS #2559602 DATED 6/21/2022 AND #2560072 DATED 6/29/2022. IN BAR AREA, OBSERVED 30-40 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH BAR TOP(IN BETWEEN FRAME SUPPORTS. OBSERVED 50 PLUS SPIDERS IN BASEMENT ON WALLS AND CEILING...

2022-06-29 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ONE PARTIALLY REPAIRED EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR BAR AREA WHICH DOES NOT CLOSE FLUSH TO FRAME. OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR BACK STORAGE AREA OF KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED. DOORS MUST BE RODENT PROOFED TO SEAL 1/4" OR MORE GAPS AROUND AN...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON SEVERAL REACH IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2559602 DATE 6/21/2022. NO PEST CONTROL COMPANY HAS NOT BEEN ON SITE AS OF 6/29/2022 AT TIME OF INSPECTION. DURING RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH ON EXTERIOR OF UNUSED DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED 30-40...

2022-06-21 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS EGGS, SAUSAGE, SPINACH,ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN MENS OR WOMENS TOILET ROOMS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES IN KITCHEN NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN NEAR INOPERABLE DISH MACHINE.OBSERVED 40-50 RODENT/RAT DROPPINGS NEAR BACK STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED TWO EXIT DOORS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AND ONE SEVERELY DETERIORATED ON BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAPS AND REPAIR DOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON SEVERAL REACH IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE SANITIZER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DUMPSTER LIDS WIDE OPEN DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT DUMPSTER LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DETERIORATED WALLS AND CEILING WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALLS AND CEILING NEAR TOILET ROOMS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN KITCHEN DUE TO SEVERAL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2021-08-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND ABOVE THE BAR IN THE FRONT WAITRESS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2021-08-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATIO...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: DICED HAM 47.3F AND SLICED TOMATOES 50.4 MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $25...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES, 3 LIVE ROACHES, AND 50-75 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE BAR AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, LIVE ROACHES WERE NOTED ON TOP OF THE INOPERABLE DISH MACHINE IN T...

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAT...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AND HANDLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER TO COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE SPICES DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO RESURF...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND ABOVE THE BAR IN THE FRONT WAITRESS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #53(OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE) AND #58 (OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INS...

2019-06-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (DELI MEATS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A LABEL WITH THE DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOO...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR AL...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED THE WALLS AND PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR DUST ACCUMULATION UNDER THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING LOCATED BY THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHING INTENSITY.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2018-02-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKETS AT THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM ARE IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER BAR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

minor Facility Condition

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

ONE LIGHT IN KITCHEN ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY; REPAIR LIGHT IN KITCHEN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM; PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.

minor Sanitation

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

ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN UTILITY CLOSET; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

2018-02-21 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND SEVENTY OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES. RAT DROPPINGS FOUND ON THE FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION AND DEEP FREEZER UNITS, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. ALL AREAS MUST BE CLEANED. REC...

minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKETS AT THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM ARE IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.

minor Food Temperature

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AND PREP COOLER NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE BUILD UP OBSERVED.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18 AND UNDER BAR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

minor Facility Condition

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

ONE LIGHT IN KITCHEN ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY; REPAIR LIGHT IN KITCHEN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM; PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.

minor Sanitation

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

ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN UTILITY CLOSET; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

2017-03-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND REPALCE OR REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS ON THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,GASKETS ARE IN POOR REPAIR

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK AT FOOD PREP AREA,HAS DUST BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT FOOD PREP AREA

2017-02-23 Fail Canvass
6
serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STRIPS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND REPALCE OR REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS ON THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,GASKETS ARE IN POOR REPAIR

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK AT FOOD PREP AREA,HAS DUST BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE THE BURNED OUT BULB INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE IN FOOD PREP AREA

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT FOOD PREP AREA

2016-03-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES DONE BY THE COOK SUCH AS: PREPPING RAW CHICKEN FOR THE GRILL AND WIPING HIS HANDS ON HIS APPRON, WASHING DISHES, COOKING FOOD AND PREPARING SALADS: PLACE THE LETTUCE ON THE PLATE AND THAN CUTTING UP THE COOK CHICKEN A...

serious Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION (45) FROM REPORT #1559325 DATE 6-19-15 NOT CORRECTED: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. CITATION ISSU...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND LITTER.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE FILTER,HOOD AND THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN NOT WORKING PROPERLY OR BURNED OUT. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SEE VIOLATION #29.

2015-06-19 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE RUST BUILD-UP FROM EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA AND PREP AREA,ASLONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

2014-09-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Pest Activity

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

MUST COMPLETE SEALING OPENING IN BASEMENT FLOORS TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

minor Sanitation

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

SOME OPEN AREAS ABOVE ICE MACHINE AREAS WHWRE NO CELING TILES OR DRY WALL MISSING.MUST INSTALL.

minor Facility Condition

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

NO LIGHT IN MOP ROOM.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO LIGHT IN MOP ROOM.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING

2014-09-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
serious Food Temperature

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION: ICE NOT PROTECTED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE THATS NOT MAINTAINED. DARK BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE INSIDE ENTIRE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND UPPER PANEL DOOR DRIPPING ON ICE USED FOR DRINKS AND COOLING FOODS.MUST NOT US...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.61 WET BLACK SHINY RAT DROPPINGS IN SEVERAL AREAS OF BASEMENTALONG WALLS AROUND FREEZERS,ETC UNDER RESTAURANT,73-BLACK SHINY DROPPINGS INSIDE TOOL ROOM IN BASEMENT (ON AND UNDER SH...

minor Sanitation

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

OPENING IN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.MUST SEAL.

minor Sanitation

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

SOME OPEN AREAS ABOVE ICE MACHINE AREAS WHWRE NO CELING TILES OR DRY WALL MISSING.MUST INSTALL.

minor Facility Condition

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

NO LIGHT IN MOP ROOM.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO PIPE CONNECTION ON STANDING MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL

2013-11-15 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-11-07 Fail License
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER STEAM TABLE, 15-20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. OBSERVED OPEN BAIT ON FLOOR IN BASEMEN...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL STEAM TABLES AND SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT.

100
Kentucky Fried Chicken 521042
100
Phil'S Kastle
73
Hot Wok Chinese Kitchen
68
Paleteria Mi Lindo Michoacan Inc.
29
Subway

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