SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SELAM MARKET AND RESTAURANT LLC.

YOUR CALL. 62/100

4543 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 20, 2025 · passed

7 of 13 inspections passed, 4 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
87
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Dec 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 20
2025
PASSED
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INFRONT BUTCHER PREP AREA.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS (PREP/REACH-IN COOLER/WALK-IN COOLER)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, SPICES ETC)

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT (KITCHEN, REAR STORAGE, BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, FRONT BUTCHER PREP AREA). MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AND IN FRONT BAR AREA.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING STOVE/OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE KITCHEN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND LOOSE HANDWASHING FAUCET INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOPSINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND ALONG THE WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND STORAGE SHELVINGS/RACKS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

JUL 26
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HADNSINK AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED OVERHEAD WASTE PIPES NOT SHIELDED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS AND MAINTAIN. (FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED UNDER LEAKY WATER LINES, SEWER LINES, MECHANICAL ROOMS, TOILET ROOMS, LOCKER ROOMS, OPEN STAIRWELLS, GARBAGE ROOMS)

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

OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP IN ALL CORNERS OF THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 7
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) BROKEN INSIDE PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON BAR FLOOR AND BASEMENT FLOOR IN HOT WATER BOILER ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT BAR AND BASEMENT HOT WATER BOILER ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

NOV 30
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

THERMOMETER BROKEN INSIDE PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE THERMOMETER OR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES, HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT USED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE THERMOMETER OR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON BAR FLOOR AND BASEMENT FLOOR IN HOT WATER BOILER ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT BAR AND BASEMENT HOT WATER BOILER ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

AUG 6
2021
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.FRONT DOOR WITH GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" BETWEEN DOOR AND BOTTOM OF THE MENTIONED DOORS. MUST SEAL TO MINIMIZED PEST ENTRY.REPAIR CAUSE

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 WASTE PIPE ABOVE FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE SAID PIPE OR RELOCATE ITEMS MENTIONED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

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

4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. OBSERVED RAW LARGE PIECES OF BEEF STORED ON TOP SHELVES AND HANGED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTAINERS TO TORE MEAT IN IT, ALSO PUT CONTAINERS UNDER HANGED MEAT

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

4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN TTHE KITCHEN . REPAIR/REPLACE

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 HOT WATER HANDLE BROKEN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN, REPAIR ISSUE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.12 DEBRIS UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER SHELVES, BEHIND BAR COUNTER ETC, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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JUL 28
2021
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUE

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS(OVER 50)ON THE FLOOR AND CORNERS BEHIND THE BAR AND BUTCHER'S AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.FRONT DOOR WITH GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" BETWEEN DOOR AND BOTTOM OF THE MENTIONED DOORS. MUST SEAL TO MINIMIZED PEST ENTRY.REPAIR CAUSE

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

WASTE PIPE ABOVE FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE SAID PIPE OR RELOCATE ITEMS MENTIONED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. OBSERVED RAW LARGE PIECES OF BEEF STORED ON TOP SHELVES AND HANGED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTAINERS TO TORE MEAT IN IT, ALSO PUT CONTAINERS UNDER HANGED MEAT.

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN TTHE KITCHEN . REPAIR/REPLACE

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HOT WATER HANDLE BROKEN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN, REPAIR ISSUE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER SHELVES, BEHIND BAR COUNTER ETC, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM FROM11-19-2019, REPORT#2345888 #37) FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS. (FLOUR). MUST PROVIDE. #57)2-102.13 FOUND FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. #58 2-102.13 FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED

NOV 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND PREPARED TCS FOOD INSIDE COOLERS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INSIDE MENU FOR RAW UNDERCCOKED FOOD BEING SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CIATTION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR).MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 8
2019
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY/CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND PREPARED TCS FOOD INSIDE COOLERS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INSIDE MENU FOR RAW UNDERCCOKED FOOD BEING SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CIATTION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR).MUST PROVIDE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO CHLORINE TEST KITS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 28
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.

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

BRICKS,CEMENT DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOOR INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT AREA,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.STOCK/LIQUOR STORED ON FLOOR AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEED TO ELEVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR. DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA,NEED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAIN,POROUS FLOOR UNDER THE TWO BURNER UNIT AND UNDER THE RUBBER MAT IN THE KITCHEN. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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

NOTED MISSING TILES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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

NOTED SPILLS ON WALLS AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 11
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW WOOD PANELS UNDER THE PREP TABLE AT WEST WALL OF THE KITCHEN SURFACE IS NOT CLEANABLE,POROUS SURFACE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS.

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

GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

BRICKS,CEMENT DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOOR INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT AREA,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.STOCK/LQUOR STORED ON FLOOR AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEED TO ELEVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR. DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA,NEED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAIN,PORUS FLOOR UNDER THE TWO BURNER UNIT AND UNDER THE RUBBER MAT IN THE KITCHEN. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

BROKEN CEILING WALL AT MEN'S WASHROOM(NORTH-EAST SIDE) NEED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BURNED LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE STAIRCASE THAT GOES IN THE BASEMENT AND IN HOT WATER STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS OR PROVIDE LIGHT IF NEEDED

AUG 3
2017
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE,BEHIND BAR AREA.OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AND SIDE PANELS. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

RAW WOOD PANELS UNDER THE PREP TABLE AT WEST WALL OF THE KITCHEN SURFACE IS NOT CLEANABLE,POROUS SURFACE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS.

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

GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

BRICKS,CEMENT DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOOR INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT AREA,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.STOCK/LQUOR STORED ON FLOOR AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEED TO ELEVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR. DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA,NEED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAIN,PORUS FLOOR UNDER THE TWO BURNER UNIT AND UNDER THE RUBBER MAT IN THE KITCHEN. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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

BROKEN CEILING WALL AT MEN'S WASHROOM(NORTH-EAST SIDE) NEED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BURNED LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE STAIRCASE THAT GOES IN THE BASEMENT AND IN HOT WATER STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS OR PROVIDE LIGHT IF NEEDED

DEC 5
2016
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 1
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

MUST REPAIR GAPS AT THE CORNERS OF THE REAR STEEL EXIT DOOR SO AS TO BE RODENT PROOFED. DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALONG THE BOTTOM DOOR THRESHOLD AND VERTICAL SIDES SO AS TO BE RODENT PROOFED.NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

MUST PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR A LETTER OF ENROLLMENT FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATION COURSE. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

MUST COMPLETELY INSTALL MISSING PIPE UNDER HAND SINK AT THE MEN'S RESTROOM HAND SINK SO AS TO HAVE ABOVE HAND SINK IN WORKING CONDITION WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND TO DRAIN PROPERLY.NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

MUST FINISH INSTALLING RESTROOM WALL DIVIDERS IN BOTH RESTROOMS SO AS TO BE FIRMLY INSTALLED TO THE GROUND.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS FROM BOTH RESTROOM FLOORS.

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

MUST INSTALL WALL COVING ALONG WALL BASE ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE WALL IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST INSTALL MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DELI ROOM FRONT PORTION OF THE RESTAURANT.

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

MUST REPAIR MEN'S URINAL STALL SO AS TO BE IN WORKING CONDITION. URINAL IS NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME.PLEASE THE TOILET IS IN WORKING CONDITION AT THIS TIME IN THIS MEN'S RESTROOM.

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