SECOND TIME AROUND.
8301-8303 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 8 of 23 inspections. 22 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 72026FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
AUG 62025FAILED3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-101.11 OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING
2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT 2:10 PM. BUSINESS OPENED AT 11 AM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A CERTIFIED MANAGER SHALL BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT#2621521 DATED FOR 7/30/2025: (5) OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, CLEAN UP KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES AND DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION (16) OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. (38) OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS: UNDER DRY FOOD AND SUPPLY STORAGE RACKS, ON WOODEN PALLETS AND IN METAL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON A PALLET IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE BASEMENT, AND BETWEEN THE CEILING AND DROP CEILING ATTACHED TO THE STAIRWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
JUL 302025FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, CLEAN UP KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES AND DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SMOKING AT REAR EXIT DOOR. NOTED ASH TRAY ON OUTDOOR BREAK TABLE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO SMOKE WITHIN 15FT OF ESTABLISHMENT ENTRYWAYS
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS: UNDER DRY FOOD AND SUPPLY STORAGE RACKS, ON WOODEN PALLETS AND IN METAL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON A PALLET IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE BASEMENT, AND BETWEEN THE CEILING AND DROP CEILING ATTACHED TO THE STAIRWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 52024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF ALL MICROWAVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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DEC 202023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED WRAPPED UTENSILS AND BREAD STORED IN HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION. SOAP PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
MUST REMOVE SOAP DISPENSER FROM WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER AT 47F. OBSERVED SHREDDED CHEESE SITTING OUT ON PREP TABLE READING AT 60F AND SHELLED EGGS READING AT 60F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT WITH COMMON NAME.
AUG 212023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
6-501.14-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 142023FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE (TCS FOODS)POTATOES,PORK,HAMBURGER ETC. IS BEING PREPARED/HANDLED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE,THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (WASHROOMS,BAR).
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE,ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC.).
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BAR.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN PREP TABLES/STORAGE RACKS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND COOLERS AND DEEP FRYER.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES AND LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM.MUST KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES WITH LIDS/COVER MUST BE KEPT CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b),CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2561772 DATED:08/05/2022 #53--OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #55--INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE OPENING ON WALL BEHIND THE WEST 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. #57--FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. #58--ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 8/21/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 52022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012. HANDLES RAW PORK, BEEF, HAMBURGERS, ETC. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE OPENING ON WALL BEHIND THE WEST 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-18-21 INSPECTION # 2534856. VIOLATION 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2386915 DATED: 9--8-20 #57--FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. 1 CITATION ISSUED FOR TWO NON COMPLIANCE VIOLATIONS.
OCT 182021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
6-501.19--OBSERVED UNISEX WASHROOM DOOR IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
5-501.17--OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.13--INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE OPENING ON WALL BEHIND THE WEST 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13--ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2386915 DATED: 09/08/2020 #57--FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. Dec 8, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OCT 82021FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION WHILE (TCS FOODS) (POTATOES,CHICKEN,SOUP ETC.) IS BEING PREPARED/SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHILE HANDLING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNISEX WASHROOM DOOR IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE OPENING ON WALL BEHIND THE WEST 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2386915 DATED: 09/08/2020 #10--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS (PREP/BAR) Dec 8, 2020 #49--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SIDES/SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE/OVEN, GRILL, FRYERS ETC) WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. Dec 8, 2020 #49--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. Dec 8, 2020 #55--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA. Dec 8, 2020 #55--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FLOORS BEHIND BAR. Dec 8, 2020 #55--INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. Dec 8, 2020 #55--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. Dec 8, 2020 #55--INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST, GREASE AND DEAD INSECTS ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA. Dec 8, 2020 #57--FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. Dec 8, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THE ABOVE NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 10/15/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
SEP 82020PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS (PREP/BAR)
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, FLOUR, SUGAR ETC)
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SIDES/SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE/OVEN, GRILL, FRYERS ETC) WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FLOORS BEHIND BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST, GREASE AND DEAD INSECTS ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON THE FOOD MENUS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON FOOD MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
AUG 182017PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH BAKED CHICKEN, CABBAGE ROLL, DUMPLING ETC. ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION IS POSTED ON THE WALL,BUT THE SAID PERSON IS NOT ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION -7-38-012.
OBSERVED NO LABEL AND DATE ON COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE. ALSO LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA IST FLOOR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS AND GARBAGE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AT ALL FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA, DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT BAR, HOLE ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL SAID AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND ACCUMULATED DIRT ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OPENING ABOVE FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA, OPENINGS AND HOLES IN CEILING IN BASEMENT, AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL OR REPLACE ALL CEILING TILES. OBSERVED DUSTY PIPE LINES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
OBSERVED CLUTTERS AT CORNER OF BAR AREA AND NEAR BY ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ ORGANIZE. TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
AUG 102017FAILED10 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE SURFACES. ICE ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL THE VIOLATION IS CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL IN PLAIN VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE. HALINA SEDELMAIER PASSED SANITATION EXAM ON 07-19-2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS AND GARBAGE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AT ALL FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS. OBSERVED NO LABEL AND DATE ON COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE. ALSO LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA IST FLOOR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS A PALLET FOR THE BEER BOTTLES INSIDE REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COOLER, UNDER ROLLING CART AND UNDER FOOD PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA, DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT BAR, HOLE ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL SAID AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND ACCUMULATED DIRT ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OPENING ABOVE FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA, OPENINGS AND HOLES IN CEILING IN BASEMENT, AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL OR REPLACE ALL CEILING TILES. OBSERVED DUSTY PIPE LINES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
OBSERVED CLUTTERS AT CORNER OF BAR AREA AND NEAR BY ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ ORGANIZE. TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
JUL 252016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO EMERGE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO INVEST IN A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE YOU CAN EMERGE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT,
BATHROOM DOOR IN KITCHEN AREA NOT SELF-CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT DOOR,
NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, MOP SINK IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE USED FOR MOPS ONLY,
JUN 272016FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (IE BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN,SOUP, SANDWICHES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPES PROVIDE FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, PREVIOUSLY NOTED ON LAST REPORT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING STRIPS UPON NEXT INSPECTION, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 07/02/2015, REPORT #1559849, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH STOVE AND FRYERS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA. 35 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.--------MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. 41 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. 45 NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090
PREPARED SOUP INSIDE COOLER NOT DATED OR LABEL, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO EMERGE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO INVEST IN A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE YOU CAN EMERGE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT,
LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
BATHROOM DOOR IN KITCHEN AREA NOT SELF-CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT DOOR,
NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, MOP SINK IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE USED FOR MOPS ONLY,
JUL 22015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (IE BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN,SOUP, SANDWICHES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND BAR, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (BEHIND UPPER PANEL) IN BASEMENT, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, SODA GUN HOLDER WITH SYRUP/STICKY BUILD-UP BEHIND BAR, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH STOVE AND FRYERS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.--------MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
DEC 122014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Bsmt storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, display cooler door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, need cleaning(corners).
Missing light shields in bsmt storage area shall be provided.
JUL 72014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Display cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced.
Reach in cooler shelving/ racks not clean, need cleaning(crevices), display cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning.
Floors in front of bar area 1st floornot clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Damaged, stained ceiling tiles in bsmt storage areas, shall be repaired/provided.
AUG 202013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in bsmt storage area under shelving not clean, need cleaning.
Walls that had exposed plaster in kitchen area, shall be repaired sealed, damaged/stained ceiling tiles in bsmt storage area shall be replaced/repaired.
Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen area, reach in cooler, and bathroom not clean, need detailed cleaning.
MAR 132012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
MAR 92012FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR
MUST PROVIDE COVER/TIGHT FITTING LID AT ICE BIN BEHIND BAR
MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT
MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NEXT TO KITCHEN
MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER MOPSINK IN THE BASEMENT; MUST INSTALL VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORING
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