Sazon Cubano 2.0

Chicago Health Dept

2252 N WESTERN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).

20 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

Inspection history

FEB 23

2026

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL HEAVY COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD RESIDUE FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLING UNITS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH LEAK FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH SINK BASIN AND ON TO PREP FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 OBSERVED VENTILATION HOODS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP, AND DUST DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 NOTED ONE OUT OF FOUR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

FEB 5

2026

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL HEAVY COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD RESIDUE FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLING UNITS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH LEAK FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH SINK BASIN AND ON TO PREP FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 OBSERVED VENTILATION HOODS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP, AND DUST DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

JAN 28

2026

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BASMENT PREP INOPERABLE, NOT MEETING SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS INTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. NOTED EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SET UP WITH REQUIRED SANITIZING STRENGTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED SHRIMP IMPROPERLY THAWING ON PREP TABLE ON 1ST FLOOR. NOTED TEMP OF SAID FOOD BELOW 41F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 35 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASMENT PREP AREA AS WELL AS ALONGSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND TABLE WHERE EQUIPMENT IS STORED. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL HEAVY COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD RESIDUE FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLING UNITS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH LEAK FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH SINK BASIN AND ON TO PREP FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION HOODS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP, AND DUST DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED ONE OUT OF FOUR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

APR 14

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT LOWER LEVEL NOT CLEAN AND ROTTEN RESTROOM DOOR BOTTOM AT LOWER LEVEL. MUST CLEAN/ REPAIR.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALL WITH LARGE HOLE BELOW DISHMACHINE.MUST COVER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

NOV 19

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

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JAN 30

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

JAN 22

2024

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR FOOD BEING SOLD UNDERCOOKED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

JAN 12

2023

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-DOOR 1ST FLOOR PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE BASEMENT PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

JAN 9

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF RISK OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3-COMP DRAIN BOARD AND SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO MOPSINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE INTERIOR PANELS OF CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,DISH RACKS.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LIDS FOR TOILET ROOM GARBAGES CANS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM,MISSING WALL BASES UNDER HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 1

2017

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 24

2017

FAIL 11 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINEN LOCATED ON BASEMENT. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHER OR FOR THE WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE THE EQUIPMENT/SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030.

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/10/17 REPORT#19954232 OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. 34 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 35 OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE CHEST FREEZER. 43 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP ON MEAT CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT STORED IN PALSTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY. OBSERVED PREP TABLE CUTTING BOARD IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DEEP DARK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DRY STORAE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LISDS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TYPE ON CHEST FREEZER LIDS ON BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE TYPE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION FANS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

BASEMENT WALL NEXT TO MOP SINK MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND CRACKED WALL TILES BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND BAR WITH NO COVER. MUST PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MAR 17

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE CHEST FREEZER. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAR 10

2017

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BROWN AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED BROKEN AND LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN. EMPLOYEES MUST USE SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE CHEST FREEZER. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAR 21

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZERS AND COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, USED BY DATE AND/OR PREPARES BY DATE,

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE GROCERY BAG STORED INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE AN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LID OR INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER....ALSO NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOO GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HALL ON WALL AT THE MAIN DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/ OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

MAR 23

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORE ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED.

JUL 9

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASHGUARD ON THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN NEXT TO THE SANDWICH PRESS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SEWER DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.

MAR 8

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT MULTI-USE PLATES AT FRONT SERVICE AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN BASEMENT AREAS AND REPLACE CRACKED GLASS AT SERVICE COUNTER AREA

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SHELF-INSIDE 1ST FLOOR FREEZER

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR 1ST FLOOR AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, ESP. BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR HANDLE TO SPRAY DEVICE AT BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

JUL 28

2011

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 26

2011

FAIL 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.Potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirement during storage approximately 9 #s of bean salad temperature measured 44.6f held inside the 2 door food prep cooler,3 dozens raw eggs,15#s cooked pork,measured 44.7f.total dollar value$100.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING-UP AT SANITIZING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT ONCE WATER IS FILLED IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OBSERVED WASTE WATER COMING UP AT OTHER COMPARTMENTS,GREASE TRAP BENEATH SAID SINK HAS RUST,HAS HOLE AT BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP BOX AND WASTE WATER LEAKING ONTO FOOD PREP AREA FLOOR,MANUAL SINK STOPPERS AT FAR LEFT,FAR RIGHT INSIDE SAID SINK NOT WORKING AND OBSERVED LACK OF WATER PRESSURE AT BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK KITCHEN BASEMENT ALSO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR THE SAME OBSERVED WASTE WATER COMING BACK UP,PIPES LEAKING BENEATH SAID SINK WRAPPED AROUND IN SOILED TOWELS. MUST REPAIR, CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Sanitation

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

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. BLACK SLIME ACCUMULATED ON INTERIOR ICE AND WATER CONTACT SERVICES OF ICE MACHINE. MUST HAVE MACHINE PROFESSIONALLY WASHED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005 A.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS,POTS,PANS,DISHWARE THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT FRONT FOODSERVICE EXPOSED HANDSINK.

Minor Sanitation

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.INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS(KITCHEN,BAR),TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR OF COOLERS(BAR AREA),FAN COVERS,CONDENSOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING ALL STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIFICALLY UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS KITCHEN,BAR AREAS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULBS OVER DRY STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT NOT SHIELDED MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT FIXTURES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EXHAUST FANS ON WINDOW ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK AREA IN BASEMENT AND INSTALL MESHING,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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.CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECSSARY ARTICLES STORE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING OF PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST REPLACE BROKEN ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE AND PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 8

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST ON 3COMP SINKS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSIDE BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER AT FRONT PREP AREA,3COMP.SINK IN BASEMENT,AND HAND WASH SINKS IN THE BAR AND IN BSMT.WITH STAINS AND DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FAUCET ON 3COMP.SINK IN BASEMENT TO EXTEND TO ALL 3SINKS,OWNER ONLY HAD FLUSHER SPRAYER.CAN HAVE SPRAYER AND FAUCET.

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