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2020 W MONTROSE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 14 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 272026PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-202.15 OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR TALL FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND 3-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT OF KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
4-501.11 OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR TALL FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND 3-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT OF KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-201.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2629981 ON 1/20/26 NOT CORRECTED: 25 - OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT IS INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 202026FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, HOT DOGS, ETC.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCT ABOVE TO PROVIDE HAND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT IS INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COLERS AND 1-DOOR IN 1-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED OPENING IN BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR SWEEP. DOOR SWEEP NOT REDENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST CLOSE SEAL AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR TALL FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND 3-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT OF KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONE OF THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2809998 ON 01/03/2025. VIOLATION #40. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD TO PREVENT THE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS AND MAINTAIN. 55. OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 55. OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. 57.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 32025PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, HOT DOGS, ETC.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD TO PREVENT THE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
JAN 112024FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OVER 100 DROPPINGS ON COOKING LINE IN CORNER UNDER HAND SINK AND BEHIND COOKING AND REFRIGERATION UNIT. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 DROPPING IN MOP ROOM. ALL DROPPINGS NEED TO BE REMOVED ALL AFFECTED AREAS NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
OBSERVED OPENING IN BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR SWEEP. DOOR SWEEP IS INEFFECTIVE AT PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST CLOSE SEAL AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR FROM PEST. MUST INSTALL EFFECTIVE DOOR SWEEP THAT CLOSES ALL ENTRY WAYS FROM REAR DOOR.
OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK INADEQUATE AND NOT UP TO DATE. NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LICENSE, OR INSURANCE. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK THAT IS UP TO DATE AND CONTAINS ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND CURRENT PEST CONTROL REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (c)
OBSERVED AREA IN CABINETS UNDER SODA MACHINE UNCLEAN AND ABSORBANT WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED AREA NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED AREA UNDER SODA MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING CONDITIONS UNDER 3 COMPARTMETN SINK AND MAITAIN SINK AT ALL TIMES
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER AND BEHIND GREASE BOX, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
NOV 172023PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE OF FROZEN HAMBURGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (REAR PREP AREA) AND IN 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER/MIDDLE DOOR (HALLWAY TO THE KITCHEN)
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN IN REAR PREP AREA.
OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND BEHIND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER AND BEHIND GREASE BOX, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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OCT 52022FAILED1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #2563089 DATED: 09/01/2022 #55--6-201.11--OBSERVED NON-SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AREAS FILLED WITH EXPANDING FOAM.MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARDS BEHIND PREP TABLES. SPRAY FOAM ON THE WALL BACK SPLASH OF THE STEAM TABLE.SPRAY FOAM IN CEILINGS.----OPEN WALL AT ELECTRICAL PANELS OVER A FOOD PREP TABLE WITH PEELING PAINT AND WALL PLASTER. MUST SEAL ANY OPENINGS WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT, UNDER AND SURROUNDING ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER MOP AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DIRT AND GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MANTAIN BY 10/7/2022. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 12022FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
OBSERVED WATER FLOWING BETWEEN THE MIDDLE AND THE RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THROUGH A SMALL SEAMS IN THE SINK DIVIDERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SINK OR REPAIR USING A LIGHT WELD SAFE METHOD SO THAT THE SINK COMPARTMENTS DO NOT ALLOW WATER TO FLOW BETWEEN THEM.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLE, AND DEEP FRYERS.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ON WALL ABOVE THE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2554450 DATED:04/18/2022 #55--6-201.11--OBSERVED NON-SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AREAS FILLED WITH EXPANDING FOAM.MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARDS BEHIND PREP TABLES. SPRAY FOAM ON THE WALL BACK SPLASH OF THE STEAM TABLE.SPRAY FOAM IN CEILINGS.----OPEN WALL AT ELECTRICAL PANELS OVER A FOOD PREP TABLE WITH PEELING PAINT AND WALL PLASTER. MUST SEAL ANY OPENINGS WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.-----WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT, UNDER AND SURROUNDING ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER MOP AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DIRT AND GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MANTAIN BY 9/8/2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
APR 182022PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-202.15--OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF ENTRY WAY EXTERIOR DOOR. OBSERVED GAP A LOWER BOTTOM OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF ENTRY OF PEST.
6-201.11--OBSERVED NON-SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AREAS FILLED WITH EXPANDING FOAM.MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARDS BEHIND PREP TABLES. SPRAY FOAM ON THE WALL BACK SPLASH OF THE STEAM TABLE.SPRAY FOAM IN CEILINGS.----OPEN WALL AT ELECTRICAL PANELS OVER A FOOD PREP TABLE WITH PEELING PAINT AND WALL PLASTER. MUST SEAL ANY OPENINGS WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.-----WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT, UNDER AND SURROUNDING ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER MOP AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DIRT AND GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
APR 52022FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING (TCS FOODS) ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR COLD HOLDING: SLICED TOMATOES 48F, BLUE CHEESE 55F, EGGS 48F, CUT LEAFY GREEN LETTUCE 53.9F, SLICED CHICKEN 48F, PROVOLONE 48F, WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 51F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY $200 AND 15LBS OF PRODUCT. COOLER TAGGED AT FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS AT THIS TIME FOR BURGERS THAT ARE COOKED TO TEMPERATURE PER CUSTOMER ORDER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY (INCLUDING ASTERISK FOR ITEMS/DISCLOSURE/STATEMENT) FOR ALL ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER (BURGERS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH TOP LOAD PREP HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED AT THIS TIME.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE COOLERS WITHOUT INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR MEASURING AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF ENTRY WAY EXTERIOR DOOR. OBSERVED GAP A LOWER BOTTOM OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF ENTRY OF PEST.
OBSERVED NON-SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AREAS FILLED WITH EXPANDING FOAM.MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARDS BEHIND PREP TABLES. SPRAY FOAM ON THE WALL BACK SPLASH OF THE STEAM TABLE.SPRAY FOAM IN CEILINGS.----OPEN WALL AT ELECTRICAL PANELS OVER A FOOD PREP TABLE WITH PEELING PAINT AND WALL PLASTER. MUST SEAL ANY OPENINGS WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.-----WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT, UNDER AND SURROUNDING ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER MOP AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DIRT AND GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BUILD UP ON HOOD SYSTEM FILTERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2531917 DATED 9/24/2021: #47 OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AND DOOR THAT FALLS OFF ON 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. #48-- OBSERVED MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO BE FILLED WITH WATER DUE TO NON-FUNCTIONING BUILT IN SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SO THAT ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS ARE ABLE TO BE FILLED WITH WATER.#51-- OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RULES, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS. #55--OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 242021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AND DOOR THAT FALLS OFF ON 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS ALONG HOT LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
OBSERVED MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO BE FILLED WITH WATER DUE TO NON-FUNCTIONING BUILT IN SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SO THAT ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS ARE ABLE TO BE FILLED WITH WATER.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RULES, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES SHOULD COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 32021PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AND DOOR THAT FALLS OFF ON 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS ALONG HOT LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
OBSERVED MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO BE FILLED WITH WATER DUE TO NON-FUNCTIONING BUILT IN SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SO THAT ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS ARE ABLE TO BE FILLED WITH WATER.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RULES, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS.
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE FOOD STORAGE AREA OPPOSITE CUSTOMER SEATING COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES SHOULD COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 262021FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. IN TWO DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH GRILL CHICKEN AT 51.6F, CHICKEN AT 50.1F, AND HAMBURGERS AT 48.9F. IN 3 DOOR COOLER OPPOSITE GRILL ITALIAN BEEF AT 54.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TWO DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH GRILL CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND HAMBURGERS MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54.1F. OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLER OPPOSITE GRILL CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS ITALIAN BEEF MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS ALONG HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AND DOOR THAT FALLS OFF ON 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS ALONG HOT LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
OBSERVED MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO BE FILLED WITH WATER DUE TO NON-FUNCTIONING BUILT IN SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SO THAT ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS ARE ABLE TO BE FILLED WITH WATER.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RULES, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS.
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE FOOD STORAGE AREA OPPOSITE CUSTOMER SEATING COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES SHOULD COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2373364 DATED 6/8/2020: #47 " TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER. MUST REPLACE." #47 " REAR PREP CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP GROOVES AND CUTS. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE." #58 "NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS RAW BEEF IN COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER AT 50F. 14 LBS RAW CHICKEN AT 49.3F AND 50.1F. AMBIENT DRAWER COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 51.8F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER FOUND AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.8F WITH FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AT 50.1F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING SPICES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
TORN MESH SCREENING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE MESH SCREENING TO BE TIGHT FITTING, RODENT AND INSECT PROOFED.
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
REAR PREP CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP GROOVES AND CUTS. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
SHELVING ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE WITH PEELING RUBBER, PEELING AND CHIPPING PAINT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARDS BEHIND PREP TABLES. SPRAY FOAM ON THE WALL BACK SPLASH OF THE STEAM TABLE.SPRAY FOAM IN CEILINGS.----OPEN WALL AT ELECTRICAL PANELS OVER A FOOD PREP TABLE WITH PEELING PAINT AND WALL PLASTER. MUST SEAL ANY OPENINGS WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.-----WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT, UNDER AND SURROUNDING ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER MOP AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DIRT AND GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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