SIMPLY THALIA.

Chicago Health Dept

108 N STATE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2025).

24 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 20

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING UNITS IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

JAN 24

2024

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A LIGHT BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR SHOOT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND FOOD STORAGE EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND SPLATTERED ON THE WALL BEHIND SODA MACHINE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 12

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

No food probe thermometer in facility, instructed to obtain.

JAN 28

2020

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

FOUND NO RECORDS AVAILABLE FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IF RAW, RAW-MARINATED, PARTIALLY COOKED, OR MARINATED-PARTIALLY COOKED FISH ARE SERVED OR SOLD IN READY-TO-EAT FORM, THE PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL RECORD THE FREEZING TEMPERATURE AND TIME TO WHICH THE FISH ARE SUBJECTED AND SHALL RETAIN THE RECORDS OF THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR 90 CALENDAR DAYS BEYOND THE TIME OF SERVICE OR SALE OF THE FISH. IF THE FISH ARE FROZEN BY A SUPPLIER, A WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STIPULATING THAT THE FISH SUPPLIED ARE FROZEN TO A TEMPERATURE AND FOR A TIME SPECIFIED UNDER SECTION 3-402.11 MAY SUBSTITUTE FOR THE RECORDS SPECIFIED UNDER PARAGRAPH (A) OF THIS SECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 23

2020

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

3-402.12 FOUND NO RECORDS AVAILABLE FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IF RAW, RAW-MARINATED, PARTIALLY COOKED, OR MARINATED-PARTIALLY COOKED FISH ARE SERVED OR SOLD IN READY-TO-EAT FORM, THE PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL RECORD THE FREEZING TEMPERATURE AND TIME TO WHICH THE FISH ARE SUBJECTED AND SHALL RETAIN THE RECORDS OF THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR 90 CALENDAR DAYS BEYOND THE TIME OF SERVICE OR SALE OF THE FISH. IF THE FISH ARE FROZEN BY A SUPPLIER, A WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STIPULATING THAT THE FISH SUPPLIED ARE FROZEN TO A TEMPERATURE AND FOR A TIME SPECIFIED UNDER SECTION 3-402.11 MAY SUBSTITUTE FOR THE RECORDS SPECIFIED UNDER PARAGRAPH (A) OF THIS SECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. FOUND THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2356928 ON 1/17/20. 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR DISH MACHINE AND DRY STORAGE. A CUTTING BOARD AND KNIFE WERE OBSERVED IN THE AREA WHERE CURRY FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPPED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. 3-603.11 OBSERVED RAW FISH AND CRUSTACEAN ON MENU SAID ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. FOUND THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2356928 ON 1/17/20.-404.13(B:4) FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2303460 :2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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JAN 17

2020

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2356434: 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR DISH MACHINE AND DRY STORAGE. A CUTTING BOARD AND KNIFE WERE OBSERVED IN THE AREA WHERE CURRY FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPPED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. 3-603.11 OBSERVED RAW FISH AND CRUSTACEAN ON MENU SAID ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. 8-404.13(B:4) FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2303460 :2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 9

2020

FAIL 12 violations 7 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE. OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH POSSESSION OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RAW TUNA) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND VALID CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

. 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR DISH MACHINE AND DRY STORAGE. A CUTTING BOARD AND KNIFE WERE OBSERVED IN THE AREA WHERE CURRY FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPPED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Critical Food Temperature

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING COOKING UTENSILS AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CHLORINE BASED SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 50 PPM -100 PPM AT ALL TIMES. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (SUSHI FOOD PRODUCTS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED RAW FISH AND CRUSTACEAN ON MENU SAID ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

FOUND NO COLD OR HOT RUNNING WATER AT REAR PREP 3 COMP SINK. THE WATER SOURCE AND SYSTEM SHALL BE OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO MEET THE PEAK WATER DEMANDS OF THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION CORRECTED 1/10/20 WHEN RETURNED TO TYPE REPORT AND ISSUE CITATIONS.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2303460 : 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 22

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE. OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH POSSESSION OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (COOLING SOUP, PREPARING SUSHI, HANDLING RAW MEATS ETC.) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. NO DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (RAW SUSHI PRODUCTS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SHELVING UNIT SHELVES IN POOR REPAIR, PEELED AND CHIPPED EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PERSONS WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED PREMISES WITHOUT A POSTED SUMMARY REPORT REFLECTING MOST RECENT INSPECTION IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. INSTRUCTED TO POST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 5

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

POTS AND PANS TAPED WITH DUCT TAPE ALL AROUND, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. SHELVES IN POOR REPAIR, PEELED AND CHIPPED EDGES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

MAY 29

2018

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

BLOCKED HAND WASH SINK, FOUND A TRAY OF FOOD STORED IN SUSHI STATION HAND WASH SINK, NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDE TO SAME SINK. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES PROVIDED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL. FOUND AROUND 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

POTS AND PANS TAPED WITH DUCT TAPE ALL AROUND, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. SHELVES IN POOR REPAIR, PEELED AND CHIPPED EDGES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

BACK SPLASH BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR MISSING A SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

CONDENSATION ON PIPE LINES RUNNING ABOVE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FLY TRAPS TOO CLOSE TO OPEN FOODS, INSTRUCTED REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS USED FOR BULK-FOOD SCOOPS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN PROPER ONES.

NOV 9

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BINS (RICE) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PRODUCTS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD AS A SHELF LINER ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WHOLE ONIONS BEING STORED IN A BOX ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD IN MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR 2 MALE EMPLOYEES AND 1 FEMALE EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 19

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. ISNTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

JUN 12

2017

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DISCARD THE ICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE BAR, INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA, ON THE FOOD TRAYS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND FLYING AROUND THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. ISNTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

OCT 28

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in reach in cooler in rear kitchen area, must properly date food items in reach in cooler in rear kitchen area.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in bar areas under shelving/counter not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

JAN 29

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Found/observed potentially hazardous foods(box of raw eggs) not meeting temperatures requirements of 40F or less, eggs were at 74.7F, siting under prep table, mgmt discarded at once.Citation issued 7-38-010(A).Critical violation.

Minor Sanitation

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

Reach in cooler door gaskets that were damaged(broken), shall be replaced/repaired. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Shelving that had exposed raw wood in rear kitchen area shall be repaired/sealed. Caulk around sink by dish machine in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices),cooler exhaust vents not clean, need detailed cleaning. Rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floor in rear storage kitchen area under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Broken ligth shield in kitche prep area, shall be replaced.

OCT 26

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE THAT IS DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL OF THE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO DRAIN PLUGS AT THE BAR OR REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DRAIN PLUGS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED PREP COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THEREMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A DIAL STEM THERMOMETER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.

APR 4

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,3 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN 73.5F, 2 LBS SOUP A 68.3, 2 LBS CHICKEN STEW AT 66.4. ITEMS WERE PLACED IN STEAM TABLE TO REHAEAT FOOD, FACILITY USING SMALL INDIVIDUAL BURNERS TO COOK LARGE POTS OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED MGR TO RAPIDLY REHAEAT FOOD ITEMS AND HOLD AT 140 OR HIGHER, ALSO INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE COOKING AND REHEATING EQUIPMET. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $30.00 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK-FOOD CONTIANERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NO LIGHTS IN IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTE DTO PROVIDE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK IN BAR AREA.

NOV 12

2013

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 31

2013

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1345298 DATED JUNE 05, 2013 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED: 34-MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR AREA BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER BOXES TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. 35-MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING AT WALL IN THE REAR AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 42-ALL STAFF AT FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND SINKS AND IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEAD BUGS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUN 5

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST REPAIR LOOSE AND TORN GASKETS AT 2DOOR COOLER LOCATED AT THE BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR LOOSE HANGING 2DR COOLER DOOR CLOSEST TO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE SUSHI STATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES AT THE BAR 2DOOR COOLER AND AT THE REAR 2-SLIDING DOOR COCA-COLA COOLER TO REMOVE POOLING WATER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR AREA BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER BOXES TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING AT WALL IN THE REAR AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL STAFF AT FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 4

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. SHRIMPS, FISH, BEEF, PORK, RICE,ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATES AND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS AROUND SINKS, IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND COOLERS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUN 30

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE LIME BUILD-UP INSIDE DOOR OF UNIT.

NOV 9

2010

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 3

2010

FAIL 0 violations

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