SAPORI.

Chicago Health Dept

2701 N HALSTED ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).

18 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected May 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 19

2026

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNDER SIDE OF THE SHELVING IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FAN UNIT IN THE BASEMENT OF THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ITEMS STORED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM GREASE SPILLAGE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AT THE COOK LINE SIDE WITH A LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS... FRONT BAR AREA AND UPSTAIRS BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

APR 24

2025

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS TO NOT HAVE A HAND WASHING SIGN: 2ND FLOOR SINK IN BAR, 1ST FLOOR FRONT BAR, AND HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A HAND SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS INDICATING EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS STORED FOR COOLING IN A COOLER IN THE MAIN PREPARATION AREA ON FIRST FLOOR WITH A LID AND FOIL COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COOL ALL ITEMS AND HOLD UN COVERED TO FACILIATE APPROPRIATE COOLING.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE SCOOPS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN LARGE DRY STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS TO ENSURE HANDLES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE HANDLE OF THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR GLASS COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA TO BE LOOSE AND BROKEN FROM THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE DAMAGED HANDLE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SHELF USED UNDER THE BAR AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA TO BE MADE FROM UNFINISHED WOOD. OBSERVED SHELF UNDER THE MINI FRIDGE IN THE SHELF AT THE FRONT BAR ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPLACE UNFINISHED WOODEN SHELVES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE BUSSER STATION ON THE FIRST FLOOR LOCATED DIRECTLY EAST OF THE BAR TO BE LEAKING HEAVILY FROM FAUCET WHEN IN USE. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET FROM 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MANITAIN ALL LEAKS IN GOOD REPAIR.

JUL 23

2024

PASS 9 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED BOTTOM SHELF OF VARIOUS PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN RUSTED - ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE OR REPLACE. PIC ORDERED REPLACEMENT SHELVES DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN ALL PREP AREAS STAINED AND WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MIDDLE SINK OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BUILT IN SINK STOPPER NOT PROPERLY HOLDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TIGHT SEAL OR PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED EXCESSIVE INCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH NORTHEAST FRYERS AND STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEALK AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RELEASE HANDLE AND WHITE PIPE TO FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER ON DRYING/STORAGE RACK IN KITCHEN BETWEEN PREP AREAS WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES (CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD STORAGE AND TO-GO CONTAINERS) DISORGANIZED. ALSO NOTED MOPS, BROOMS AND DUST PANS ON THE FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ELEVATED FROM FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED BROKEN CEMENT FLOORING IN FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 21

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A TIGHT FITTING DOOR ON THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED WALLS TO THE ELECTRICAL BOXES AND METER AREA ON THE NORTH WALL OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL NEWLY INSTALLED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT IN ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, OPEN HOLES AND SEAMS MUST BE CUT/SMOOTHED DOWN TO BE CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL NEW OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES, OPENINGS SURROUNDING PIPING, OPEN SEAMS IN NEWLY INSTALLED WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

JUL 19

2023

FAIL 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

: 8-404.13(B:4)--: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3-24-23 REPORT #2573138 NOT CORRECTED.#55- 6-201.11-- MISSING CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE, REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WHERE FOOD, FOOD CONTACT ITEMS OR WHERE FOOD TRAVELS FOR STORAGE WITHOUT HOLES, OPENINGS, CRACKS OR CREVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

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JUN 20

2023

FAIL 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3-24-23 REPORT #2573138 NOT CORRECTED.#55- 6-201.11-- MISSING CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE, REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WHERE FOOD, FOOD CONTACT ITEMS OR WHERE FOOD TRAVELS FOR STORAGE WITHOUT HOLES, OPENINGS, CRACKS OR CREVICE. #58- 2-102.13-- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 24

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

: 5-203.11-- NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE TO GO PREP AREA WHERE BREADS AND DESSERTS ARE SLICED AND OTHER FOODS PREPARED FOR CARRY OUT. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR REMOVE ALL PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS/CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)---RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE ALL RUST. 4-602.13-- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

4-301.16-- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP/SLOP SINK AT THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-- MISSING CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE, REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WHERE FOOD, FOOD CONTACT ITEMS OR WHERE FOOD TRAVELS FOR STORAGE WITHOUT HOLES, OPENINGS, CRACKS OR CREVICE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

: 2-102.13-- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

MAR 16

2023

FAIL 19 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

NOTED AN EMPLOYEE EATING ON THE COOKS LINE. REVIEWED EMPLOYEES MUST NOT EAT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. FOOD REMOVED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE TO GO PREP AREA WHERE BREADS AND DESSERTS ARE SLICED AND OTHER FOODS PREPARED FOR CARRY OUT. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR REMOVE ALL PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS/CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT ALL 2ND FLOOR HANDWASHING SINKS IN ALL THREE WASHROOMS AND AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. WATER NOTED AT 95.7F AT BAR, 85.4F, 90.6F AND 95.1F AT WASHROOM WASHBOWLS. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT A MINIMUM OF 100.F AT ALL SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED THE BASEMENT PREP HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BEING BLOCKED BY A PORTABLE HEATER AND PORTABLE AIR COOLER ON RACK SHELVING. MANAGEMENT REMOVED. ALSO OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE. PLASTIC STRAINER NOTED INSIDE THE SINK. SINK BEING USED AS A PREP/SLOP SINK. MANAGER REMOVED STRAINER. REVIEWED HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED DOZENS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN EGGS BEING STORED ON SHELVING INSIDE A WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE CHEESE, TORTILLAS AND OTHER ASSORTED PREPARED FOODS.---ALSO NOTED RAW BEEF KABOBS BEING STORED IN A TALL REACH-IN COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE DIRECTLY ABOVE FRESH SLICED CUCUMBERS AND ASSORTED PREPARED FOODS.----LIQUID EGG YOLK IN A CONTAINER DIRECTLY NEXT TO GRATED CHEESE, READY TO EAT SLICED SAUSAGE IN THE COOKS LINE SERVICE PREP TWO DOOR COOLER. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION OF STORED FOODS. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. BUSINESSES IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR READING A MAXIMUM INTERNAL TEMPERATURE AT THE FINAL RINSE OF 118.5F AND GAUGE ON THE MACHINE NOT OPERATIONAL. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, SANITIZES AT ADEQUATE HOT TEMPERATURE OF A MINIMUM OF 160F WITH WORKING GAUGES AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL AND RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND ICE FOR CONSUMPTION CONTACT SURFACE IN THE UPPER PORTION WITH A PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND ON THE PLASTIC SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SLIME SUBSTANCE, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 30 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL ANY OPENINGS NOTED DURING CLEANING AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED NUMEROUS FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS OR STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS.---- MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR ALL METAL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE MAIN KITCHEN 1ST FLOOR.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING INSIDE THE 2ND FLOOR UTILITY SERVICE SINK CLOSET MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE DIRTY.----RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE ALL RUST.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP/SLOP SINK AT THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE COED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ADJACENT TO THE MAIN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE, REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WHERE FOOD, FOOD CONTACT ITEMS OR WHERE FOOD TRAVELS FOR STORAGE WITHOUT HOLES, OPENINGS, CRACKS OR CREVICE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD TILE AT THE BASEMENT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.

SEP 20

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

LEAKING PIPE AND ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. REPAIR ISSUE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Other

51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING WALL( EXPOSED INSULATION) BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA .REPAIR WALL OR RELOCATE UNIT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

DEC 17

2021

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARD IN FOOR PREP AREA. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA FLOOR WITH EXCESS MOISTURE. MUST CLEAN AND DRY BAR FLOOR. OBSERVED FLOOR VERY DIRTY BEHIND COOLER. PULL OUT COOLER AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL COVING IN DISREPAIR ON WALL SECOND FLOOR BAR BEHIND COOLER. REPLACE WALL COVING BEHIND COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WOOD UNDER ICE BIN AT SECOND FLOOR BAR NEEDS TO BE CLEANED, SEALED AND MAINTAINED.

MAY 8

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SINK BY PREP/DISHROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING; INSIDE THE SAID SINK WAS STORED AN USED METAL CUP WITH SPOON. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER REMOVED CUP. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT DINING AREA HANDLING AND PACKING READY TO EAT FOOD: LETTUCE FOR SALADS, NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK OR RELOCATE PREP AREA AT SECOND FLOOR KITCHENETTE WERE HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND 10 BAGS OF 5 POUND EACH OF SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT TEMP OF 46.4F TO 48.7F STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA. PARTIALLY COOKED SLICED ZUCCHINI AT TEMP OF 58.6F STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 60,VALUE 160 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA . REPAIR/REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXPOSED BRICKS AT SECOND FLOOR FRONT BAR, NOT EASILY CLEANABLE AND UNEVEN WITH ROUGH SURFACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. REPAIR ISSUED

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

AUG 29

2019

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN HANDEL ON WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND-SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE ADA TOILET ROOM ON MAIN LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FEB 26

2019

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST STAINS AND CHIPPED PAINT ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE CHEST/S IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA AND REPLACE UNIT/S AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD/RACK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL DRAIN BOARD/RACK, IN SAID AREA TO ENSURE SELF DRAINING OF DISHES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM, EXPOSING STUDS, JOIST AND RAFTERS, IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/REPAIR AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 5

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE BEER KEG COOLER IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION IF ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERBED ELECTRICAL OUTLET OPENING BY ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN 2ND FLOR BAR AREA. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 10

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FRYER CABINET GREASY UNDER FRYER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FRYER CABINET.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FLOORS AT WALLBASE NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT NEEDS CLEANING.

Minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT LIGHT UNDER HOT LINE IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO TO REPLACE LIGHT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED CONDENSER UNIT DRIPPING IN EMPTY PANS INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR COMDENSER UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN SLEEVE OR CHEMICAL SANITIZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP.

JUL 29

2016

PASS 9 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BAR REACH IN COOLER,3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,ALL PREP TABLES AND DISH STORAGE SHELVES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON1ST FL. WAIT STATION AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,DISH RACKS AND CARTS,MEAT SLICER,ALL PREP & REACH IN COOLERS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP TABLES,COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS,COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE IN 1ST FL.PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND WHERE EVER ELSE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST FINISH WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES NEAR BASEMENT 2- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP,DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREAS ON 1ST & 2ND FL.,PREP AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 9

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR BUS STATION NEEDS CLEANING OR REPAINTING AND MAINTAIN. MUST RESEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR BUS STATION AND THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE ON THE WALLS CLOSE TO THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 10

2014

PASS · 0 violations

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