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Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2021-07-28 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 15 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
MUST PROVIDE A FINE SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION,STEAM TABLE,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE A DUMP SINK AT FRONT JUICING / SMOOTHIE BAR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
MUST ELIMINATE BUCKETS USED FOR GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREAS AND PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG WET MOPS INSIDE OF MOP BASIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALK IN COOLER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2020-02-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2020-02-04 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION FOUND AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WASTE WATER(SEWAGE) BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO FLOOR IN PREP AREA AT REAR WHEN WATER TURNED ON AT HAND SINKS. ALSO, FLOOR DRAIN CLOGGED AND WATER NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
2019-08-20 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED BACK DOOR SCREEN IN POOR REPAIR MISSING SOME SECTIONS OF SCREEN WHILE DOOR WAS OPEN DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION FOUND AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING FIXTURES SUCH AS LIGHTING, DECOR, AND VENTS WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKING AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
2018-09-19 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.12(n) Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed must provide printed employee health policy, with signatures for all employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11No vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure/kit on site. Must provide printed clean up procedure for vomit and diarheal events. Must provide corresponding equipment. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(a)(2) Observed TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods at improper temperatures in the walk in cooler. Found 2 lbs of raw shrimp @ 61.9F and 4 lbs of chicken @ 63.0F. Instructed all TCS foods must be held @ 41F or less, or 135F or mo...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 Observed TCS foods without proper labels in prep coolers, walk in cooler, freezer, and refrigerator. Instructed must properly label all TCS foods with common name, prep date, and discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-102.11 Observed TCS foods stored in cans, plastic bags, etc. Must properly store all TCS foods in commercial food storage bags, or food grade, approved containers. Must maintain same.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 Observed inadequate lighting in rear of kitchen dry storage area. Must provide adequate lighting in this area to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 Observed no allergen training on site. Instructed must obtain proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.
2017-11-28 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-09-08 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.8F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. REACH-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. REACH-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF ...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP 48.9F, COOKED BEEF 49.5F, AND COOKED CHICKEN 50F STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AND $100 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREP...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD(DUST BUILDUP).
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THEMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
2017-01-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-01-13 Fail Canvass 7 ▾
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE ALL FOOD FROM GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT REACH-IN COOLER NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS.
2016-03-04 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL BULK CONTAINERS AT REAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
PROPERLY STORE FOOD OF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON TOP OF ICE MAKER AT FRONT AND UNDER PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2015-02-20 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED #10 CAN BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR NEED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED THE WALL BASE COVING IN THE TOILET ROOM DISATTACHED FROM THE WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST NESTING PLACE.
2014-10-03 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN WOK STATION, STOVE TOP, FRONT PREP TABLE STORAGE AREA, AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP UPRIGHT COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WOK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE CONDIMENT COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN GREASY, AND DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
2014-04-04 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED MANY FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN COOLER AND FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER IN REAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT, AND CEILING TILES AROUND THE VENT DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN INSDE THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND FRONT DINING.
2013-05-03 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2012-04-02 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INADQEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING UNITS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
TOILET ROOM DOOR AND LIGHTSWITCH COVER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.
2012-01-05 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
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 PANEL RIGHT SIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NO REFGERATOR THERMOMETER IN COOLERS.MUST INSTALL IN ALL ...
2011-08-16 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
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 NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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...
2011-01-18 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
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. LABEL/DATE EGG ROLLS,AND ANY PREP OR PRE-COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
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. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR.
2010-08-23 Pass Complaint 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, GREASE FROM UPPER INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE IN THE REAR,SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN WASHROOM AND REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN SAME AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN WASHROOM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
KEEP THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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