SELAM MARKET AND RESTAURANT LLC.

Chicago Health Dept

4543 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

13 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Feb 2025.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 20

2025

PASS 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Employee 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.

Minor Plumbing & 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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & 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.

Minor Documentation & 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

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee 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.

Minor Food 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)

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS 4 violations

Minor Facility 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & 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.

Minor Documentation & 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

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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

Serious Food 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & 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.

Minor Documentation & 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

PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest 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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

Minor Plumbing & 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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

Minor Sanitation

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

FAIL 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Other

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

Critical Pest 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

Critical Pest 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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

Minor Plumbing & 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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Documentation & 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 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & 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.

Serious Other

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.

Serious Other

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 8

2019

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & 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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Serious Other

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.

Serious Other

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Plumbing & 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.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 28

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Facility 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Food 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

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

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)

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Food 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

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 1

2016

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest 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.

Serious Documentation & 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.

Serious Plumbing & 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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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