SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

RUDY'S BAKERY.

BEAT. 18/100

2038 W ROSCOE ST · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 20, 2024 · passed

Failed 9 of 18 inspections. 22 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 9 failed
VIOLATIONS
134
includes 22 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 20
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED IN THE REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM IN REAR PREP AREA. ISTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE REAR STROAGE ROOM AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTIALTION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 21
2023
FAILED
19 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.14--PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, MILK ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND HANDSINK INSIDE WASHROOM.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B)- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)--FOUND NO LABEL FOR PRE PACKAGED BREAD, COOKIES, DONUTS AND PASTRIES DISPLAYED FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS ON PREMISES FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER IDENTIFICATION. (NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS).

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF ALL BAKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, OVEN, MIXERS, PROOFERS, PREP TABLE AND SHELVES), SIDES OF DONUT DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION AND ALL REACH-IN COOLER AND MUST DEFROST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP.

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

4-201.11--INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN (BLUEBERRIES) CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15--FOUND LARGE MIXING BOWL IN REAR PREP AREA UNABLE TO SUBMERGED IN A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN DETAILED WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING PROCEDURE FOR FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13-- INSTRUCTED TO DEAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, HANDSINKS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17-- TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19--TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.115--OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UBDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP/BAKING, DISHWASHING AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13--INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND SEATING (DINING) AREA.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114-- OBSERVED CLUTTER, LITTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP, BAKING AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA, INSIDE UNUSED REACH-IN COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER) AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND LITTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11-- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-11-2023, REPORT #2586647. #38--FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A COMPLETE CONTENTS (CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 18
2023
FAILED
19 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.14--PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, MILK ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND HANDSINK INSIDE WASHROOM.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B)- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)--FOUND NO LABEL FOR PRE PACKAGED BREAD, COOKIES, DONUTS AND PASTRIES DISPLAYED FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS ON PREMISES FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER IDENTIFICATION. (NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS).

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

4-101.19--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF ALL BAKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, OVEN, MIXERS, PROOFERS, PREP TABLE AND SHELVES), SIDES OF DONUT DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION AND ALL REACH-IN COOLER AND MUST DEFROST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP.

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

4-201.11-- INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN (BLUEBERRIES) CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15--FOUND LARGE MIXING BOWL IN REAR PREP AREA UNABLE TO SUBMERGED IN A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN DETAILED WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING PROCEDURE FOR FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13-- INSTRUCTED TO DEAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, HANDSINKS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17-- TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19--TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.115--OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UBDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP/BAKING, DISHWASHING AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13--INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND SEATING (DINING) AREA.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114-- OBSERVED CLUTTER, LITTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP, BAKING AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA, INSIDE UNUSED REACH-IN COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER) AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND LITTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11-- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-11-2023, REPORT #2586647. #38--FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A COMPLETE CONTENTS (CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 11
2023
FAILED
19 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, MILK ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND HANDSINK INSIDE WASHROOM.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND NO LABEL FOR PRE PACKAGED BREAD, COOKIES, DONUTS AND PASTRIES DISPLAYED FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS ON PREMISES FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER IDENTIFICATION. (NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A COMPLETE CONTENTS (CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C) CITATION ISSUED

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF ALL BAKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, OVEN, MIXERS, PROOFERS, PREP TABLE AND SHELVES), SIDES OF DONUT DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION AND ALL REACH-IN COOLER AND MUST DEFROST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP.

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

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN (BLUEBERRIES) CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND LARGE MIXING BOWL IN REAR PREP AREA UNABLE TO SUBMERGED IN A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN DETAILED WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING PROCEDURE FOR FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DEAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, HANDSINKS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UBDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP/BAKING, DISHWASHING AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND SEATING (DINING) AREA.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER, LITTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP, BAKING AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA, INSIDE UNUSED REACH-IN COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER) AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND LITTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

MAY 21
2021
PASSED
0 violations
show all 18 inspections →
MAY 18
2021
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE SHELVES/WALLS/CEILING OF THE ONE DOOR FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN THE TOLIET ROOM TO HAVE A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 (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 AND PEST INSPECTION REPORT. #49 (ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.), #55 (WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE REPLACED.-----PEELING PAINT AND CHIPPING PLASTER ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE/REPAIR.-----ALL RAW WOODEN BEAMS, DOORWAYS, WALLS MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.-----NOTED EXPANDING FOAM SPRAY SEALANT ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARDS AND ON WALLS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE FLOORS/BASEBOARDS.-----ALL DAMAGED/MISSING WALLS AND CEILING AT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REPAIRED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE)(ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE REMOVED AND NEEDED ARTICLES STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED) AND #57 (NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2509348 DATED FOR 05/07/21. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO NONCOMPLIANCE. 7-42-090 PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 7
2021
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. 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.

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). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE SHELVES/WALLS/CEILING OF THE ONE DOOR FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN THE TOLIET ROOM TO HAVE A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS #49 (ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.), #55 ( WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE REPLACED.-----PEELING PAINT AND CHIPPING PLASTER ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE/REPAIR.-----ALL RAW WOODEN BEAMS, DOORWAYS, WALLS MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.-----NOTED EXPANDING FOAM SPRAY SEALANT ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARDS AND ON WALLS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE FLOORS/BASEBOARDS.-----ALL DAMAGED/MISSING WALLS AND CEILING AT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REPAIRED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE)(ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE REMOVED AND NEEDED ARTICLES STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED) AND #57 (NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2370359 DATED FOR 05/11/20 . 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.

MAY 11
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE FRONT COUNTER/DISPLAY CASE AREA WHERE COFFEE IS PREPARED AND READY TO EAT BREADS ARE SLICED OR REMOVE ALL FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT TO THE FRONT PREP ROOM WHERE A HAND SINK IS LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED EQUIPMENT/DRY FOODS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE REPLACED.-----PEELING PAINT AND CHIPPING PLASTER ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE/REPAIR.-----ALL RAW WOODEN BEAMS, DOORWAYS, WALLS MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.-----NOTED EXPANDING FOAM SPRAY SEALANT ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARDS AND ON WALLS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE FLOORS/BASEBOARDS.-----ALL DAMAGED/MISSING WALLS AND CEILING AT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REPAIRED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114- ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE REMOVED AND NEEDED ARTICLES STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR THE NOTED GAS STOVES (2) ON SITE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 7
2020
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE FRONT COUNTER/DISPLAY CASE AREA WHERE COFFEE IS PREPARED AND READY TO EAT BREADS ARE SLICED OR REMOVE ALL FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT TO THE FRONT PREP ROOM WHERE A HAND SINK IS LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN BEEF AND EGGS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF A CONTAINER OF CHEESE AND ABOVE AN OPEN CONTAINER OF READY TO EAT BREAD. REVIEWED THE PROPER STORAGE OF RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS AND INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS PROTECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED EQUIPMENT/DRY FOODS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

MINORChemical Safety
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. HOT WATER ONLY. MUST PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE REPLACED.-----PEELING PAINT AND CHIPPING PLASTER ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE/REPAIR.-----ALL RAW WOODEN BEAMS, DOORWAYS, WALLS MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.-----NOTED EXPANDING FOAM SPRAY SEALANT ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARDS AND ON WALLS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE FLOORS/BASEBOARDS.-----ALL DAMAGED/MISSING WALLS AND CEILING AT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REPAIRED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE REMOVED AND NEEDED ARTICLES STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR THE NOTED GAS STOVES (2) ON SITE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

OCT 26
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST RAISE THRESHOLD AT FRONT OUTER ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR.

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

OBSERVED WALL PAINT PEELING ABOVE/BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL AT SAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FROM WALL AND CLEAN/REPAINT SAME WALL, WALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

FEB 25
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPLACE/REPAINT WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR AREA ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PAINT/OR SEAL RAW WOOD AT THE SERVICE COUNTER AREA ACROSS FROM THE FRONT HAND SINK AS WELL AS BEHIND THIS SAME STATED AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR REAR 2-COMP SINK NOT IN WORKING ORDER. MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT MOP SINK IN THE REAR.

SEP 24
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

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

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/OLD EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

SEP 17
2014
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, FAUCET NOT REACHING ALL COMPARTMENT, NOT BEING PROPERLY DESIGNED AND MAINTAINED, MUST REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COUNTER TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS,

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INCLUDING THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL AREA AND CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

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

NO LIGHT BY EXPOSED HAND SINK, IN BATHROOM AREA, MUST PROVIDE,

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE LIVING QUARTERS IN REAR PREP AREA,

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

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/OLD EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

NOV 27
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND ORGANIZE ALL THE CABINETS AND SHELVINGS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA, ALL PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN

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

DAMAGED WALLS BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 19
2013
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1098573,DATED 9/6/12 #33-THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, HOLDING BOXES, COOKING/BAKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE CARTS, DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,AND SINKS. #35- MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN OR REPAINT WALLS AT MAIN PRODUCTION/PREP AREA, SEAL OPENINGS/GAPS AT WALL JUNCTION AND AROUND PIPES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES. #41-EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/OLD EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND ORGANIZE ALL THE CABINETS AND SHELVINGS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA, ALL PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN

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

DAMAGED WALLS BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 18
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOORS.

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, HOLDING BOXES, COOKING/BAKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE CARTS, DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, SINKS, AND TOILET BOWL.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT FRONT SERVING AREA AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INCLUDING THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN OR REPAINT WALLS AT MAIN PRODUCTION/PREP AREA, SEAL OPENINGS/GAPS AT WALL JUNCTION AND AROUND PIPES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

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

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/OLD EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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

INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

SEP 6
2012
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT MAIN PRODUCTION/PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. OBSERVED A LARGE GARBAGE CONTAINER IN FRONT OF SINK; ALSO NOTED SOME SMALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS INSIDE THE SINK, (SPOONS, FOLKS, SOILED TOWELS, ETC.)AND EXCESSIVE DRIED DEBRIS INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED, EXPOSED SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

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 INSECTS/FRUIT FLIES. OVER 15 FRUIT FLIES ON TOP AND INSIDE A BOX OF BANANAS AND SOME ON UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT REAR OF PRODUCTION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SPOILED BANANAS AND THE BOX, CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND THRU-OUT THE AREA. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.

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

DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AT MAIN PRODUCTION AREA NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOORS.

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, HOLDING BOXES, COOKING/BAKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE CARTS, DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, SINKS, AND TOILET BOWL.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT FRONT SERVING AREA AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INCLUDING THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN OR REPAINT WALLS AT MAIN PRODUCTION/PREP AREA, SEAL OPENINGS/GAPS AT WALL JUNCTION AND AROUND PIPES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER BOTH EXPOSED SINKS, AND PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR ONE BURNER AT REAR PRODUCTION AREA.

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

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/OLD EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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

INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

SEP 14
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE REAR BULK CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ABOVE ITEMS ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL IN PLACE FLOOR EQUIPMENT IE. MIXERS ETC.

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.OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE STOVE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED MANY WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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.OBSERVED THR REAR STORAGE AREA FILLED WITH CLUTTER INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED. IE. OLD EQUIPMENT.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

NEARBY IN NORTH CENTER