S & G GRILL.
3000 N LINCOLN AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 22 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 202026PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT IN PREP AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS DINING ROOM AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES PANELS.
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MIANTAIN
JAN 272025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12//NOTED BULK INGREDIENTS IN DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR DISHROOM NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES FOR ALL INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
3-304.12//NOTED SPOONS STORED INSIDE FOOD CONTAINERS HELD IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
4-501.12// NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT COOKSLINE WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
4-602.13//NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND ALONG THE WALLS AND FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. Apr 7, 2025 ----4-601.11(C)//NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.114//NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON WEST WALL IN BASEMENT NEAR BASEMENT OFFICE AND IN SOUTHWEST AREA UNDERNEATH STEPS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NONPOROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
JAN 72025FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BLACK, BROWN AND PINK SUBSTANCE ON TOP INTERIOR OF FULL ICE BIN STORED IN BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COOKED TURKEY, COOKED HAM, CORNED BEEF HASH, COOKED VEGETABELS AND MEAT MIX) IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND DELI COOLER IN KITCHEN NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
NOTED BULK INGREDIENTS IN DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR DISHROOM NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES FOR ALL INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
NOTED SPOONS STORED INSIDE FOOD CONTAINERS HELD IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT COOKSLINE WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND ALONG THE WALLS AND FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON WEST WALL IN BASEMENT NEAR BASEMENT OFFICE AND IN SOUTHWEST AREA UNDERNEATH STEPS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NONPOROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
JAN 102024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
MAR 292023FAILED10 violationsDETAILS
WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE FRONT SERVING COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPRETURE:HALF CUT HONEDEW AND CANTALOUPE AT TEMP OF 53.6F; DICED MIXED FRESH FUITS( CANTALOUPE,HONEYDEW AND STRAWBERRIES) AT TEMP OF 47.8F; COTTAGE CHEESE AT TEMP OF 47.6F; YOGURT AT TEMP OF 44.7F TO 45F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.POUNDS 8,VALUE20 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
WASTE PIPE ABOVE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER, SHELVES WITH MULTI USE UTENSILS,IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
UTENSILS STORED AT SERVING KITCHEN WINDOW MUST BE INVERTED TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
RUSTY SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA USED FOR VARIOUS ITEMS NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON CEILING IN DISHROOM,ON PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN,REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABALE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL THE DOOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THE PLASTIC LID OF THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. Edit
MISSING HANDLES AT COVERS FOR THE HOT STEAM UNIT IN THE KITCHEN(EAST SITE). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID HANDLES.
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHROOM NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED.REPAIR ISSUE
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-16-22,REPORT #2552961 #10)6-301.14: NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. #37) 3-302.12: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. #47) 4-102.11(A:1;B:1): NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. #55) 6-201.11: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE STAINS, REPAINT AND/OR REPLACE. #55)6-501.12: NOTED CRACKS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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MAR 162022PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE KITCHEN PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO AHVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
NOTED RAW RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY TO EAT VEGETABLES, COOKED CHICKEN, HAM ETC INSIDE REFRIGERATIONS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO STORE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED CRACKS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DINING AREA AND DUSTY FANS ON VENTS AND CEILING AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE STAINS, REPAINT AND/OR REPLACE. MUST ALSO CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 52020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
APR 82020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
FEB 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
3-501.17: **PF** Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, DATE MARKING 3-501.18 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS AND EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE
FEB 112019FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
NOTED A PREP TABLE WITH MIXING BLENDER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE WITH NO HAND WASH SINK, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, PREP SINK OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE FROM THE BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
3-302.11 NOTED RAW CHICKEN ON SHELVE ABOVE COOKED HAM/BAKED HAM INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ALSO NOTED RAW EGGS ON SHELVE ABOVE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS(SAUSAGE,GROUND BEEF ETC)INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 50 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
3-501.18 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS AND EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
NOTED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILINGS, SHELVES, EQUIPMENT AT THE DINNING AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE
MAR 152018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.). MUST LABEL.
FOUND SMALL HOLES AT WALLS ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK 1ST FLOOR. MUST SEAL.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR ICE MACHINE,COFFEE MACHINES,SODA MACHINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND WASTE WATER DRAINAGE PIPING ABOVE BAG IN A BOX SODA SYRUP(BASEMENT). MUST RELOCATE( INSTALL APPROPRIATE DROP CEILING/PVC PIPING,ETC.)
JUN 282017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOK LINE. NOTED ONE EMPLOYEE AT THE GRILL TOAST SOME TORTILLA SHELLS, THEN USE HIS BARE HANDS TO REMOVE SHELLS FROM GRILL AND WRAP IN WAX PAPER. NOTED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE REMOVE TOAST FROM THE TOASTER WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACE ONTO A PLATE. INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST USE SOME FORM OF BARRIER WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS, SUCH AS TONGS, GLOVES, DELI PAPER OR OTHER METHODS. THE EMPLOYEES WASHED THEIR HANDS AND PUT ON CLEAN GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)
OBSERVED BOXES OF SODA AND CHEST FREEZERS STORED UNDER EXPOSED WASTE LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST NOT STORE FOOD OR FOOD EQUIPMENT UNDER EXPOSED WASTE LINES, OR PROVIDE GUTTER SYSTEM ON EXPOSED WASTE PIPES. MUST REMOVE TORN PLASTIC COVERING ON FACES OF FRYERS AND ICE MACHINE DOOR AND MAINTAIN THESE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRYER, THE PIPE UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND THE UNDER SIDE OF THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULB IN 1ST FLOOR 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER.
JUL 72016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
KNIVES MUST NOT BE STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE OR PLASTIC WRAP AS SEALER/LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT OR A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE LID OF THE BOX FREEZER.
MOLDY, BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH AREA, MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS MEANS OF REPAIR FOR WALL SUPPORT BEAM IN THE DISH AREA.
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FRONT FOOD CONTACT AREA.
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NOV 252015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED OIL ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR OF THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER ALONG THE EDGES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN BOTH AFFECTED AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN.
APR 32015PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 1.5 POUNDS OF SAUSAGE AT 116.2F BEING HELD IN THE STEAM TABLE. ALSO FOUND 5 POUNDS OF TUNA SALAD IN THE KITCHEN PREP COOLER AT 46.9F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE PREP COOLER AND THE TALL 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP IN THE COOLER GASKETS AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER COOLERS AND AT THE SERVER STATION COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD THE LIGHTS IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE FRUIT STORAGE AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE WATER STATION ICE SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE IN A SEPERATE, SANITARY FASHION AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY WITH FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENT AND TO MAINTAIN. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
NOV 62014PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT BUILD UP.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL IN BASEMENT.
WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUN 242014PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 02-27-13, REPORT#1322386. (41)FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(43) FOUND WASH CLOTHES NOT PROPERLY STORE. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090. MANAGER PROPERLY STORED MOPS AND BROOMS AND WASH CLOTHES DURING INSPECTION.
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND BASEMENWALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A KNIFE RACK.
CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. MUST BE SENDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACE. RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN PREP AREAS IN BASEMENT. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.
FEB 272013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.
SEP 132012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY STORE FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS WHICH MUST BE LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
MUST REPLACE GASKET IN THE ICE BOX FREEZER HOLDING FROZEN CHICKEN LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
MUST DEFROST ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
MUST REMOVE EXCESS DIRT AND DUST AT BASEMENT FLOOR CORNERS AROUND AND NEXT TO THE WATER HEATERS AND WALK-IN COOLERS.
NOV 42011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE BROKEN GASKET INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK.ALSO REPLACE LIDS AT CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA(IN POOR REPAIR,EXPOSED INSULATION, BROKEN AND EXCESS TAPE IS USED.NEED TO REPLACE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER(ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD.NEED TO CLEAN ALSO WHEELS OF THE UNIT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CHANGE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DISHROOM.NEED TO CLEAN FANS IN DINING ROOMS,DUST BUILD-UP.REMOVE DIRTY CAUKING AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,CLEAN AND RECAULK .
FEB 12010PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA AND PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WALLS AND SUPPORTS IN THE BASEMENT.
JAN 222010PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE BROILER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44F. COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COOLER BELOW 40F. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER: COOKED HAM AT 44F, AND COOKED SAUSAGES AT 43F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE BROILER: HAM AT 44F, CHEESE AT 44F, SALAMI AT 48F, CANADIAN BACON AT 46F, TUNA AT 46F, FETA CHEESE AT 44F, FRENCH TOAST BATTER AT 47F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 75# OF FOOD WORTH $130. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA AND PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WALLS AND SUPPORTS IN THE BASEMENT.
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 →