Shibam Restaurant
Troubled record — failed 7 of 16 inspections for sanitation, employee hygiene
2025-01-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOR FOOD AND FOOD RELATED DRY STORAGE ITEMS CONTAINS DUST DEBRIS. ALL SHELVES NEED TO BE CLEANED, SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: OBSERVED NON WORKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LARGE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT WORKING, 1 DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT WORKING, COLD HOLD UNIT, CHEST FREEZER AND LARGE OVEN. ALL NON WORKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REPAIRED OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES. IF EQUIPMENT I...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION FROM BROKEN PIPES OUTSIDE WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT. WATER WAS LEAKING INTO BUCKETS AND ONTO FLOORS. PIPES MUST BE REPAIRED AND CEILING AND FLOORS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION.
2025-01-13 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO ONE IN CHARGE WHO DEMONSTRATES FOOD SAFETY KNOWLEDGE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION PER 2-101.11
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD INCLUDING FISH AND CHICKEN ARE PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVI...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE ONLY 2 HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED WITHIN PREP/COOKING AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA BLOCKED AND FULLY INACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. ONE SINK WAS BLOCKED BY A HOSE ATTACHED TO SINK CREATING A CROSS CONNECTION AND A CHAIR IN FRONT OF SINK. THE ...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN A CONTRACT WITH LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE WITH COMPLETE LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (c)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT CLOSET CONTAINING HOT WATER HEATER. REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOR FOOD AND FOOD RELATED DRY STORAGE ITEMS CONTAINS DUST DEBRIS. ALL SHELVES NEED TO BE CLEANED, SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BASEMENT OF RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT CONTAINING SLEEPING LIVING QUARTERS FOR 2 OR MORE EMPLOYEES WITH TELVISIONS, MATTESSES. OBSERVED BASEMENT ALSO CONTAINS DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS INCLUDING TO GO CONTAINERS. LIVIN...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED NON WORKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LARGE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT WORKING, 1 DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT WORKING, COLD HOLD UNIT, CHEST FREEZER AND LARGE OVEN. ALL NON WORKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REPAIRED OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES. IF EQUIPMENT IS ...
2024-01-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS OF TWO DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR HOT HOLD UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 DIRT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.---ALSO OBSERVED DIRT BUILD-UP IN ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN WALLS, ALONG WALLS , AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
2024-01-08 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVI...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS OF TWO DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR HOT HOLD UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DIRT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.---ALSO OBSERVED DIRT BUILD-UP IN ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN WALLS, ALONG WALLS , AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 01/20/2023 INSPECTION, REPORT #2570008 NOT CORRECTED: #55- OBSERVED DAMAGED CELING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN FRONT DINNING ROOM, IN KITCHEN, AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMANG...
2023-01-20 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 7 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-102.14 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDA...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-205.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK HOOKED UP TO HOSE UTILIZED FOR FOOD PREP. INSTRCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED POWDWERED PESTICIDE ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY ONLY IS TO TREAT FOR INSECTS AND THAT ANY PESTICIDES MUST BE APPLIED IN A WAY THAT DOES NOT CAUSE CROSS-CONTAMINATION. MANAGER...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN WITH BROKEN AND MISSING KICK PLATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED CELING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN FRONT DINNING ROOM, IN KITCHEN, AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMANGED TILES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THERE IS A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2023-01-11 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 15 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOL...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEEDURES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED TWO HAND WASHING SINKS WITH NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-30(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK HOOKED UP TO HOSE UTILIZED FOR FOOD PREP. INSTRCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH PREVIOUS ...
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COOKED RICE HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 122 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT TCS FOOD IS HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 135 F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS OF RICE ($15) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 2 POUNDS OF YOGURT, 2 POUNDS OF SALSA AND 3 POUNDS OF HUMMUS($35). PRIORI...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING HOT AND COLD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CIATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN KITCHEN AREA UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ADJACENT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN WITH BROKEN AND MISSING KICK PLATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS WHICH MATCH SANITIZER BEING UTILIZED (CHLORINE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED CELING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN FRONT DINNING ROOM, IN KITCHEN, AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMANGED TILES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THERE IS A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2022-09-20 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED TILES IN SEATING AREA ABOVE BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA .--- ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER , AND OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN C...
2021-12-01 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14-OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11-OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17-OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SUCH THAT MENTIONED WALLS ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON CREVICES ON WALLS NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AT CEILINGS AROUND ...
2021-11-17 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 14 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SA...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN DINING BOOTHS AT FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON WALL NEXT TO THE SPICE RACK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE PEST AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS;ADDITI...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARDS WITH DEAD INSECTS BEHIND FRON SERVICE COUNTER AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN FURNACE ROOM IN BASEMENT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REAR CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS AND INTERIORS OF COOLERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SUCH THAT MENTIONED WALLS ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON CREVICES ON WALLS NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AT CEILINGS AROUND PIPES NE...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND ALSO LIGHT SHIEL...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVER IN 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2484832 DATED:02/17/2021 #47 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.05/...
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (02/17/2021) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B).
2021-02-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITON.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK ON MAIN COOK LINE IN PREP AREA REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR WITH DURABLE MATERIALS.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 2/8/2021 POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. GAVE MANAGEMENT COPY OF NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
2021-02-08 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK ON MAIN COOK LINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED ON MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITIATION COMBINED WITH OTHER VIOLATION #10.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITON.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK ON MAIN COOK LINE IN PREP AREA REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR WITH DURABLE MATERIALS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER IN RESTROOM LOCATED UPSTAIRS NEXT TO CUSTOMER CHECKOUT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITON. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON SIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2019-11-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN HINGES OF CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN PREP/COOKING AREA
2019-11-08 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPERTOWEL AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (COS-MANAGER PROVIDED PAPERTOWEL) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER (ACROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT) IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN HINGES OF CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, GRILL AND FRYER) WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHO...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP/COOKING/DISHWASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AN MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEBRIS ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2232914 ISSUED ON 11-07-2018 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #36 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS #49 - INSTRUCT...
2018-11-14 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 12 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND SINKS.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING AND DATE (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION) FOR READY TO EAT TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE BOILER ROOM AND INSIDE UTILITY ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC.) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
SOME FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO POST AND DISPLAY VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS.
2018-11-07 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 16 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, LAMB, COOKED RICE ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHE...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA HAS BEEN REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL THE SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING AND DATE (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION) FOR READY TO EAT TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION INSIDE ALL COOLERS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR MOPSINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE BOILER ROOM AND INSIDE UTILITY ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC.) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
SOME FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO POST DISPLAY VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS.
2017-10-23 Pass License 1 ▾
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR SLIDING/REACH-IN COOLER AND 1 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA BY EXIT DOOR.
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