SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SEOUL TACO.

BEAT. 18/100

1321 E 57TH ST · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 18, 2025 · passed

Failed 12 of 25 inspections. 39 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
25
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 12 failed
VIOLATIONS
145
includes 39 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Nov 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 18
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS.

DEC 11
2025
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND MORE THAN 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND FRONT COUNTER ON SHELF AND FLOOR, IN COOKING AREA ON FLOOR AND UNDER FRYERS, IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND SINKS, IN CLOSET AREA NEXT TO THE SODA MACHINE, IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM ON THE FLOOR BY THE TOILET AND SINK AND IN BASEMENT AREA AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL LEDGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DROPPINGS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT AND BASEMENT FOCUSING ON ALL AREAS WHERE MOUSE DROPPINGS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME HOLES IN THE WALL OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES WHERE OBSERVED.

MAY 14
2025
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLS ON WALLS, DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS, ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS ALONG OUTLETS AND LIGHT SWITCHES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN ALL AREAS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAY 6
2025
FAILED
16 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (BEEF 163.8F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED LARGE PITCHER INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND HAND WASHING SNK BLOCKED BY BULK CONTAINERS OF SOY SAUCE AND OIL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE AND IN FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINKS. HAND WASHING SINKS SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER, INSIDE UNUSED PREP COOLER, ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, ON HOT HOLDING UNIT, BASE OF WARMER, ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND PIPING IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, ON WOODEN LEDGES AND FLOOR IN POP STORAGE ROOM, ON CARDBOARD BOXES OF TOILET TISSUE, ON WATER METER, INSIDE CARBON DIOXIDE MACHINES, ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATERS, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS, RICE, ETC STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AND INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENISLS, CONTAINERS AND LIDS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS ALONG OUTLETS AND LIGHT SWITCHES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN ALL AREAS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PROPERLY DRY AND PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLS ON WALLS, DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS, ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

DEC 13
2024
PASSED
0 violations
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DEC 6
2024
FAILED
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE REGISTER AREA ON THE FLOOR, ON THE FLOOR IN THE COOKING AREA BY THE TWO DOOR COOLER, ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND IN THE BASEMENT AREA ALONG THE WALL AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ORKIN SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT NEXT WEEK PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 16
2024
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 7
2024
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN COOKING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND DROPPINGS WHERE OBSERVED.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. SYSTEM SCHEDULED TO BE REPAIRED.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2597418 ON 7-12-24:38 OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA USED BY THE RESTAURANT ALONG THE WALL EDGE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS, ALONG STAIRWAY BEHIND AND AROUND OTHER BASEMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR, ON BEER TAP EQUIPMENT, ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ON ROLLING CARTS AND PIPING, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN SOUTH BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO FOUND MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER ON THE FLOOR, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, BEHIND THE TWO DOOR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN, AT THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON STORAGE HAMPER AND BEHIND THE STORAGE HAMPER ACROSS FROM THE SINK ON THE FLOOR, ON THE SIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK AND IN THE SODA DISPENSER CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA ON THE FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 12
2024
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA USED BY THE RESTAURANT ALONG THE WALL EDGE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS, BEHIND AND AROUND OTHER BASEMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO FOUND MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER ON THE FLOOR, BEHIND THE TWO DOOR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN, AT THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK AND BEHIND THE STORAGE HAMPER ACROSS FROM THE SINK ON THE FLOOR, ON THE SIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK AND IN THE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSEPCTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ADN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN COOKING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND DROPPINGS WHERE OBSERVED.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. SYSTEM SCHEDULED TO BE REPAIRED.

FEB 23
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY COPIES ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS AT INSUFFICIENT COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE KITCHEN AREA DRAWER COOLER: COOKED CORN AT 60.2F, COOKED CHICKEN MIX AT 60.4F, AND RAW EGGS AT 59.0F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD ITEMS WITH BLEACH ON-SITE, APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS VALUED APPROXIMATELY $250 DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED SMALL GRILL DRAWER COOLER (RIGHT-MOST) COOLER AT INSUFFICIENT TEMPERATURE TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE 52.3F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM COOLER AND CEASE USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT MAINTAINS ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED AND DISCARDED ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FLY GLUE STRIPS ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN THE REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE PEST CONTROL DEVICES IN AREAS WHERE EXPOSED FOOD IS NOT PREPARED OR HANDLED AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED MULTI-USE CUP WITHOUT HANDLE USED AS SCOOP IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A MULTI-USE TOOL WITH A HANDLE TO AVOID CONTACT WITH DRY FOODS WHEN HANDLING UTENSIL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CAN OPENER ASSEMBLYIN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA TO BE RUSTED AND NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND REPLACE WITH MODEL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT PORTIONS OF COOKING/DRAWER COOLER EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA HEAVILY SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAIN PLUMBING FOR HANDWASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN AREA AND REAR PREP AREA TO BE SLOW-DRAINING AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SOIL ON EXTERIOR OF OUTDOOR GREASE WASTE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE WASTE CONTAINER AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND FLOORS IN KITCHEN AREA AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHTING OF INSUFFICIENT INTENSITY IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE INTENSITY FOR AREAS IN WHICH FOOD IS HANDLED OR STORED AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHT BULBS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ADD OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURE WITH ADEQUATE SHIELDING IN AREAS WHERE FOOD IS STORED OR HANDLED AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 10
2023
PASSED
13 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN SEAL CONTAINERS WITH COMMODITY NAME VISIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-202.16 WALLS IN BASEMENT MUST BE SEALED TO ELIMINATE ANY CRUMBLING OF CEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) THE FLAT TOPS GRILLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) ALL SIDES, WHEELS AND HANDLES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVEE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES.

CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-403.12 FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO ALLOW THE FLOW OF WATER.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN OF WASTE RECEPTICLE WITH A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.17 STANDING WATER IN CORNER AT ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF REMOVING AND MAINTAIN DRY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.18 WALLS WITH HOLES IN NEED OF SEALING INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD, WATER AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.12 AIR VENTS WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQYUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN ALL FILTERS AND AROUND HOOD. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HAVE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 PERSON WHO HOLDS CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFCATE MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 27
2023
FAILED
16 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO ONE WITH SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON DUTY CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND PERSON MUST BE ON SITE WHILE SERVING, PREPING OR HOLDING OF TCS FOOD PRODUCTS. SUCH AS RICE, BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN ETC... PRIORITY FONDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN SEAL CONTAINERS WITH COMMODITY NAME VISIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT AREA APPROX 30-40 MOUSE DROPPING ALONG WALL BASES, APPROX 15-20 DROPPINGS IN POP STORAGE CLOSET, AND 15-20 DROPPINGS IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

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

WALLS IN BASEMENT MUST BE SEALED TO ELIMINATE ANY CRUMBLING OF CEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FLAT TOPS GRILLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL SIDES, WHEELS AND HANDLES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVEE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES.

CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO ALLOW THE FLOW OF WATER.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN OF WASTE RECEPTICLE WITH A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

STANDING WATER IN CORNER AT ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF REMOVING AND MAINTAIN DRY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS WITH HOLES IN NEED OF SEALING INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD, WATER AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

AIR VENTS WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQYUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN ALL FILTERS AND AROUND HOOD. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HAVE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PERSON WHO HOLDS CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFCATE MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 21
2022
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 14
2022
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT (FRYER, GRILL, REFRIGERATION UNITS). INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #59 AND UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPEMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AREAS OF THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT THAT NEED TO BE COVED TO SEAL THE OPENING BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ANY HOLES IN THE FLOOR OR WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM NOVEMBER 4, 2022 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND OVER 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT AREA ON THE FLOOR, ON THE BASEMENT STAIRS AND WALL LEDGE. FOUND 30 DROPPINGS IN THE CLOSET NEXT TO THE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA AND 30 ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER AREA UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

NOV 4
2022
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS A SERV SAFE CERTIFICATE ISSUED MAY 6, 2019. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND OVER 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT AREA ON THE FLOOR, ON THE BASEMENT STAIRS AND WALL LEDGE. FOUND 30 DROPPINGS IN THE CLOSET NEXT TO THE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA AND 30 ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER AREA UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

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

FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT (FRYER, GRILL, REFRIGERATION UNITS), INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #38 AND UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPEMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 18
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING, CLEAN VENTS.

FEB 8
2021
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. FOUND 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF A CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA AND ALONG THE WALL LEDGE IN THE BASEMENT; MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAR 12
2020
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BASEMENT CEILING AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND FLOOR DRAINGS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP IMPROPERLY DRYING IN UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 29
2020
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED ICE MACHINE LID IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN DINING ROOM CLOSET, INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JAN 21
2020
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED ICE MACHINE LID IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN DINING ROOM CLOSET, INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JAN 8
2020
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN SODA DISPENSER CLOSET NEAR POP MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED ICE MACHINE LID IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BASEMENT CEILING AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND FLOOR DRAINGS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 18
2019
PASSED
0 violations
APR 11
2019
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF BAG-N-BOX CLOSET AT FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT OF DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR AT FRONT UNDER COUNTER AND IN GRILL AREA.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2240473, DATED 11/20/2018 NOT CORRECTED:#58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

NOV 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND SURFACES ON WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING

NOV 20
2018
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FINAL RINSE CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DISH MACHINE AND FLOOR AND CORNERS AROUND DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN REAR BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR BASEMENT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND SURFACES ON WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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