SILOM12.
1846-1848 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
11 of 19 inspections passed, 2 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 16 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 212026PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IN USE PREP AREA HANDSINK NOT PROPERLY SUPPLIED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, NOTED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING.PIC PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT THIS TIME PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED MANGO STICKY RICE BUNDLES AS WELL AS 4 LBS COOKED RICE STORED IN THE FOLLOWING COOLING UNITS IN PREP REFRIGERATOR AND BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT DISCARD DATE LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ITEMS COOKED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PIC DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATON ISSUED.
OBSERVED PRE SET SILVERWARE IN PLACE ON TABLES IN DINING AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY IN BASMENT PREP AREA INSIDE BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DRY IN BEWTEEN USE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JUN 282023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS BY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
OFFICE FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF OFFICE ROOM FLOOR OR REMOVE.
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FEB 222022PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR, PREP TABLES, AND DEEP FRYER.
REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE WOK STATION. MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THIS AREA.
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY NEXT TO THE WOK STATION AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE WOK STATION.
CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO SIGN INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT INFORMING CUSTOMERS THAT MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO BE WORN, REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS. MUST POST REQUIRED SIGNAGE.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS ON THE PREMISES RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.
MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM OVEN,SHELVING UNIT UNDER MICROWAVE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CONCRETE FLOOR NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOLE IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE.STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA NEAR HAND SINK.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP ON WALL IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER BAR 3- COMP SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
JUL 302018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
- FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- FOUND NOT ALL FOODS PREPARED AND HELD FOR LONGER THAN 24 HOURS TO BE PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 232018FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
- FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FACILITY INSTALLED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-030(C).
- FOUND NO SIGNS OR POSTERS AT HANDWASHING SINKS NOTIFYING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
- FOUND NOT ALL FOODS PREPARED AND HELD FOR LONGER THAN 24 HOURS TO BE PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- FOUND THE DIVIDER BETWEEN THE RIGHT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN TO HAVE A LEAK WHICH CAUSES WATER TO FLOW BETWEEN THE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO EACH COMPARTMENT IS ADEQUATELY SEPARATED AND CONTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
- FOUND THE WALLS AND FLOOR NEAR THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- FOUND THE BACK WALL IN THE KITCHEN TO BE LOOSE AND NOT MAINTAINED WHERE IT MEETS THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO WALL IS TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAINED.
- FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICES MANAGERS MUST MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
OCT 112017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL NEXT TO MOP SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT SERVER AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 52016PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER:- CHICKEN 60.3F/51.1F, PANANG CURRY SAUCE 79.9F, CURRY SAUCE 57.8F, LARGE NOODLES 63.3F, EGGS 65.1F, SMALL NOODLES 44.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AD VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 50 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURES DISH WASHER NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. FINAL RINSE OF SANITIZER CHLORINE IS 0PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR DISH WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED IN TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LID.
NOTED DEEP CUTS ON THE CUTTING BOARD USED FOR SLICING AND CUTTING OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHEN, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
AUG 312016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Found several potentially hazardous items without labels. Must properly label all potentially hazardous or prepped foods with name and date. Must label all bulk food items with name.
Found heavily soiled cutting boards with deep groves. Instructed to resurface or replace.
Found several items stored directly on floor in basement dry storage room and in walk in cooler. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inch above the ground to allow proper cleaning.
Instructed to provide stem thermometers to test food temperature. Also advised to provide thermometers on interiors of all coolers and freezer in a conspicuous place.
Found wiping cloths improperly stored. All wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizing solution (in a clean container). Must maintain.
SEP 222015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY STORE, INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS, DISHES IN KITCHENFOOD PREPARATION AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. FOUND FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 2ND MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 42014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT. ALSO MUST LABEL PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS WITH THE NAME AND DATE OF PRODUCT.
MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN THE LEGS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
NOTE A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMP SINK AT THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 112013PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN HOOD, FILTERS, ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT, PIPES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS THICK WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.ALSO MUST SEAL ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT. FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE GREASY.MUST CLEAN.
MUST REPAIR CRACKS WERE NOTED ON CEILING IN KITCHEN AREAS,WALL ABOVE COFFEE STATION AREA ALONG THE BAR MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.ALSO WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE FINISHED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.
MUST CLEAN VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
SOME CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
DEC 202011PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND WALK-IN-COOLER, NOT MAINTAINING TEMPS OF 40'F AND BELOW,AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 51F.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, UNTIL REPAIRED,MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING 40'F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH, #312-746-4240, FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS EGGS,CHEESES,RAW CHICKEN.INSIDE THE SAID WALK-IN-COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS, RANGING BETWEEN 46.5'F-50.2'F.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS.APPROXIMATELY 90#'S.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$160.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN KITCHEN,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN,REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT,PIPES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY,DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR CRACKS WERE NOTED ON CEILING IN KITCHEN AREAS,WALL ABOVE COFFEE STATION AREA ALONG THE BAR MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.ALSO WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE FINISHED.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.
DEC 162010FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEFORE LICENSE REINSPECTION.NO CITATION ISSUED NO FOOD ON PREMISIES.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL CONTRACT OR REPORT FOUND ON FACILITY AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ALSO PROPERLY RODENT PROOF FRONT AND REAR DOORS WITH 1/2"OPENINGS.NO CITATION ISSUED.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER CONTAINER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. OLD DISH MACHINE FROM PREVIOUS OWNER WAS REMOVED,AND THE NEW ONE IS IN KITCHEN,AND NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED,NOT ABLE TO CHECK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON ON TOILET BOWLS AND SEATS,ON 3COMP.SINK IN THE BAR FRONT SERVING AREA,MOP SINK,AND CABINET UNDER HAND WASH SINK AT REAR DINING CORNER PERP/SERVING AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT,STAIRWELLS,AND IN DINING AREAS WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.ALSO MUST SEAL ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN BSMT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUSTED TO REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CILING TILES IN BASEMENT,AND SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS IN DINING AREAS AND IN BSMT.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT BAR PREP AREA,REPAIR FUACETS DRIPPING ON 3COMP.SINKS AT THE BAR AND IN KITCHEN,AND SLOW DRAINING ON HAND WASH SINK REAR DINING PREP AREA.
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