SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ROMA'S RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 18/100

9273 S SOUTH CHICAGO AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 3, 2025 · passed

Failed 14 of 27 inspections. 31 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
27
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 14 failed
VIOLATIONS
160
includes 31 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Nov 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 3
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

APR 26
2024
PASSED
0 violations
APR 19
2024
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
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

SERIOUSEmployee 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.

SERIOUSEmployee 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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

AUG 14
2023
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 1
2023
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
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.

CRITICALPest 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 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER & ON SIDE OF BOOTH SEATS IN BAR AREA ALONG WALLS,ON BRICKS OF OPEN WALL IN BASEMENT,ON DOLLIE UNDERNEATH 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER ON REAR PORCH STORAGE AREA.ALSO, A DEAD MOUSE ON TRAP IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPING & DEAD MOUSE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/1/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090) (CITATION ISSUED)

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JUL 27
2023
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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 WALL IN BASEMENT,ON FLOOR AT ENTRY INTO BASEMENT WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED.ALSO. APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN REAR STORAGE AREA,IN BASEMENT,MAIN KITCHEN,MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN BAR AREA AND APPX. 100 OR MORE DEAD FLIES SCATTERED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA.ALSO,A DEAD BIRD ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,FLIES & DEAD BIRD.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/25/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
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 TO BE DEBRIS FROM WASTE THAT BACKED UP AND DRIED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ,REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,BEHIND BAR AND BOOTHS AND WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
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 SEAL GAPS ALONG WALL BASES AT FRONT REGISTER IN RESTAURANT AREA.

MINORFood 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

JUL 25
2023
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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)

CRITICALPest 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 BASEMENT,ON FLOOR AT ENTRY INTO BASEMENT WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED.ALSO. APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN REAR STORAGE AREA,IN BASEMENT,MAIN KITCHEN,MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN BAR AREA AND APPX. 100 OR MORE DEAD FLIES SCATTERED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA.ALSO,A DEAD BIRD ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,FLIES & DEAD BIRD.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/25/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

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

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
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 ALONG WALL BASES AT FRONT REGISTER IN RESTAURANT AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
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 THAT BACKED UP AND DRIED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ,REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,BEHIND BAR AND BOOTHS AND WHERE NEEDED.

MINORFood 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.

APR 20
2023
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 30
2023
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
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)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

CRITICALPest 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 REACH IN COOLER & UNUSED FREEZER IN KITCHEN ,REAR PORCH FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL AND BEHIND UNUSED FRYER,OFFICE/STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR NEXT TO LIQUOR AND ON FLOOR IN FURNANCE ROOM.BASEMENT AREAS UNDERNEATH STEPS ,UNDER PALLETS IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLER,SEVERAL DIFFERENT ROOMS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.BAR AREA- UNDERSIDE OF BAR COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/30/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

MINORPest 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 LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN,INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE DELIME.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
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 BAR AREA(SEATING ,HALL WAY, POOL TABLE),KITCHEN AND DAMAGED CEILING AND WALL IN HALLWAY IN BAR AREA OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS AND WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN.

MAR 10
2023
FAILED
23 violations8 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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. INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES,DELI PAPER OR TONGS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee 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 ISSUED)(COS)

CRITICALEmployee 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)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

CRITICALEmployee 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)

SERIOUSOther
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)

CRITICALPest 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 REMOVED DURING STORAGE.MUST KEEP SEPERATED FROM FOOD AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

CRITICALPest 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 CRACKS AND CREVICES OF WOOD ON UNDERSIDE OF BAR AREA AS WELL AS SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.ALSO,AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 300 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH BOOTH SEATS IN BAR AREA,UNDER ICE MACHINE AT SERVICE STATION AND SCATTERED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BAR SIDE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/10/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALPest 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.

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

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

MINOREmployee Hygiene
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOODS WITH BARE HAND CONTACT.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOILED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPest 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 KITCHEN,INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE DELIME.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINOROther
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 WAY, POOL TABLE),KITCHEN,VESTIBULE LOOSE WALL BASES,SERVICE COUNTER GAPS IN WOOD FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN.

AUG 11
2022
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 20
2022
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

CRITICALPest 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, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 FLIES IN BAR AREA AND 10-15 FLIES IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE TO REMOVE ALL RODENTS AND INSECTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

JUN 29
2022
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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 AND UNDERNEATH DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP AROUND ENTIRE DOOR.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

CRITICALPest 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 FLYING INSECTS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK. OBSERVED 5-10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOLING EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AND 10-20 DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH BAR TOP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

JUN 21
2022
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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

CRITICALEmployee 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.

CRITICALPest 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 UNDERNEATH BAR AREA AND IN STORAGE AREAS OF BAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

SERIOUSSanitation
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.

MINORFood 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.

MINOROther
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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility 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.

MINORDocumentation & 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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

AUG 10
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility 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.

AUG 3
2021
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
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 SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood 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 $25.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest 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 PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest 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 THE DISH AREA, RAT DROPPINGS WERE NOTED IN THE FRONT WAITRESS AREA CABINETS, THE REAR BOTTOM OF INOPERABLE REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE REAR WHERE ALL COLD HOLDING COOLERS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
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 VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
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 RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORFacility 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.

MINORPlumbing & 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. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT)NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2293287 DATED FOR 06/11/19 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALEmployee 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 INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee 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.

SERIOUSFood 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 FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
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 ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORFacility 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.

MINORDocumentation & 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.

FEB 28
2018
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER BAR.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility 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.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

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

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

FEB 21
2018
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility 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.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

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

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

MAR 3
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

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

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

FEB 23
2017
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORFacility 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

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

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

MAR 31
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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 AND PLACING THAT ON THE BED OF LETTUCE ALL WITHOUT WASHING HIS HAND OR HAVING ON GLOVES. INSTRUCTED ON PROPERLY WASHING HANDS AND THE PROPER USE OF GLOVES. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010(A).

SERIOUSDocumentation & 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 ISSUED #7-42-090.

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

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility 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.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SEE VIOLATION #29.

JUN 19
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical 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

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

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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

SEP 25
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

NO LIGHT IN MOP ROOM.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING

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

NO LIGHT IN MOP ROOM.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING

SEP 18
2014
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood 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 USE ANY ICE FROM MACHINE.MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED /SANITIZED.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED-7-38-005A

CRITICALPest 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 SHELVING UNITS,FLOORS) UNDER BAR OF PREMISES.ALSO FOUND 3 RODENT BURROWS IN BASEMENT AREAS LOWER WALLS. MUST SEAL.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL CO FOR TREATMENT.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED-7-38-020

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

OPENING IN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.MUST SEAL.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

NO LIGHT IN MOP ROOM.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING

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

NO PIPE CONNECTION ON STANDING MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL

NOV 15
2013
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 7
2013
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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 BASEMENT. ALL BAIT MUST BE ENCLOSED IN PROPER CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL STEAM TABLES AND SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
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.

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