SOL CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

1615 W HOWARD ST · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

17 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jan 2023.

Last inspected Jan 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

104

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 17

2023

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BACK PREP-AREA AND ALL GENDER RESTROOM USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

ALL GENDER RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHTING IN THE MOP CLOSET IS FOUND TO BE INSUFFICIENT. LIGHT INTENSITY SHALL BE SUFFICIENT SO THAT THE AREA, ALL UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, AND FOOD ITEMS ARE EASILY VISABLE.

JAN 12

2023

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING EGGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BACK PREP-AREA AND ALL GENDER RESTROOM USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED STANDING MIXER PLUGGED IN UNDERNEATH SEWER LINE AND UNPROTECTED CEILING. REMOVE MIXER FROM BASEMENT IMMEDIATELY. NO OPEN FOOD OR FOOD PREPARATION IS ALLOWED IN BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT STORED DIRECTLY UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. DO NOT STORE ANY FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS UNDER SEWER LINE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

ALL GENDER RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHTING IN THE MOP CLOSET IS FOUND TO BE INSUFFICIENT. LIGHT INTENSITY SHALL BE SUFFICIENT SO THAT THE AREA, ALL UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, AND FOOD ITEMS ARE EASILY VISABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2569013 DATED 12/28/22 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS #55 CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT AREA OVER DRY STORAGE AREA #56 BROKEN PROTECTIVE SHIELDING OF LIGHT FIXTURE IN PREP AREA. REPLACE. #57 NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES COULD BE PROVIDED # NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090

DEC 28

2022

FAIL 18 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE RAW EGGS IS BEING COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE.- NEW OWNERS/BUSINESS MANAGERS ARRIVED AT APPROXIMATELY 9:05 AM WITH NO PROOF OF DUCCUMENTAION OF CITY MANGER OR PENDING CITY MANGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

FOOD EMPLOYEE SWITCHED FROM PREPARING RAW EGGS TO READY-TO-EAT FOODS (TOASTED SANDWICH BREAD) WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES BETWEEN TASKS. FOOD EMPLOYEE MUST PRACTIVE GOOD HYGIENE BY PROPERLY WASHING HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASKS. DISCUSSED PROPER HAND WASHING WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGERS ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

FOOD EMPLOYEE USED BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS (TOASTED SANDWICH BREAD). FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. DISCUSSED IMPORTANCE OF WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE ON PREP-COUNTER NEAR GRILL. RAW EGGS TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 51.2F. TCS FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED ON-SITE. APPROXIMATELY 2 POUNDS AT $10 WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA DOES NOT HAVE A LABLE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

BOWL USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE IN FLOUR CONTAINER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-COUNTER KITCHEN AND NEAR ESPRESSO MACHINE. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER ABOVE ICE CONTAINER NEAR FRONT COFFEE STATION. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN UTENSILS STORED NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR ICE CONTAINER NEAR COFFEE STATION HAS FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED AND FACING UPWARD. FACILITY MUST INVERT UTENSILS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON THE ESPRESSO MACHINE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS EASILY LOCATED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

ALL GENDER RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING CEILING TILES AND HOLES IN CEILING TILES FOUND IN MOP SINK AND KITCHEN PREP-AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILES THAT ARE ENCLOSED, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CAULKING LOCATED AT ALL SINK FIXTURES IN THE FACILITY. AREAS INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO; EXPOSED HANDSINKS, RESTROOM HANDSINKS, AND FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION. FACILITY MUST ENSURE TO CAULK SINK UNTIS ADJACENT TO THE WALLS AT ALL SINK FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND MUST ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BACK CORNER BASEMENT. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHTING IN THE MOP CLOSET IS FOUND TO BE INSUFFICIENT. LIGHT INTENSITY SHALL BE SUFFICIENT SO THAT THE AREA, ALL UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, AND FOOD ITEMS ARE EASILY VISABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEE DRINKS FOUND ON KITCHEN PREP-COUNTER NEAR GRILL. AREAS DESIGNATED FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT, DRINK, AND USE TOBACCO SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT FOOD, EQUIPMENT, LINENS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS DATED FROM 11/3/2021. REPORT #2537673 HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED; #47) MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN FACILITY. #55) SOME OF CEILING WAS REPAIRED,HOWEVER NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE,IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. #56) BROKEN PROTECTIVE SHIELDING AT LIGHT FIXTURE IN PREP AREA, REPLACE. #57) ADDITIONAL FOOD TRAINING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. #58) NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 3

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

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 7-38-010. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS AND HAMBURGERS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DELIME AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE AT FRONT SERVING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH MOP HEADS PILED ON THE FLOOR. MOPS HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOSTLY OF CEILING WAS REPAIRED,HOWEVER NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE,IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SPILLAGE BEHIND AND UNDER WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. GRIMES ON FLOOR AROUND MOP SINK AND BEIHIND AND UNDER ICE MACHINE(SAME STORAGE).CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Pest Activity

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BROKEN PROTECTIVE SHIELDING AT LIGHT FIXTURE IN PREP AREA,REPLACE.ALSO DEAD INSECT ON LIGHT SHIELD,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ADDITIONAL FOOD TRAINING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

MAR 26

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NOTED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (TOFU,VEGAN MEAL ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES...PREPARED COFFEE, CONTINUED TO WASH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH THE SAME GLOVES, CLEANED THE FRONT PREP TABLE WITH THE SAME GLOVES AND THEN CONTINUED TO BREW COFFEE AGAIN ALL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR CHANGING GLOVES.....NOTED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHILE PREPARING FOOD AT THE REAR WITH GLOVES ON WIPED THE PREP AREA, WENT TO THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND BACK, OPENED THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR WITH SAME GLOVES ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES IN BETWEEN TASKS OR MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED EQUIPMENT (FREEZERS), UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE REAR PREP SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS AND CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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MAY 8

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, ALSO NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE.WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,SLICED TOMATOES,MILK ETC. MANAGER REPORTED ON SITE ABOUT 9:30am, AFTER WAS INFORMED BY EMPLOYEE REGARDING INSPECTION.MUST OBTAIN CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND POSTED ON SITE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED SLIGHTLY DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR. CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN -

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND 5 WRAPPED VEGGIE BURRITOS STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY SELF SERVE COOLER IN DINING AREA WITHOUT DISCARDING DATE. PRODUCTS REMOVED AND DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SOME FOOD AND NON-FOOD PLASTIC BOTTLES CONTAINERS NOT LABEL WITH COMMON NAME. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

EMPLOYEE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEMENT BLOCKS USED FOR ELEVATION AT SHELVING SOUTH WALL(BY COFFEE STATION) SURFACE ARE POROUS AND NOT SMOOTH. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-POROUS MATERIAL.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED USAGE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST AND FOR GOOD HOUSEKEEPING. MUST PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING FOR SAID AREA(6"OFF THE FLOOR). -

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE LIDS AT RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

A LOT OF DUST AND DEBRIS (BREAD, MARKERS, ETC.) UNDER COOLERS,FRONT COUNTER AND BETWEEN STACKS OF BRICK THAT HOLDS SHELVES BY THE COFFEE STATION WERE DRY FOOD JARS ARE STORED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING CEILING TILES AT NORTH WALL OF PREP AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2200442 ON 8-02-18 NOT CORRECTED. #58-NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. -

AUG 2

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

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.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED ALL PREPACKAGED ITMES INCLUDING PACKAGED BURRITOS AND YOGURT NEED LABELS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GASKETS ON REFRIGERATION UNIT IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN WITH A BUILD UP OF MILDEW. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO LID ON DUMPSTER. MUST PROVIDE LID AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS OF SHATTERPROOF BULBS NEEDED IN BADEMENT WHERE FOOD IS STORED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

JUL 6

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 27

2017

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS HOT AND COLD SANDWICHES AND SALADS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED-THEY ARE VIOLATION #32 BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS.GASKETS STILL NOT REPAIRED. VIOLATION #41 BASEMENT AREA WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 SEE REPORT#1931340 DATED 5/20/2016

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.ISTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED SOME LIGHTS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA BURNT OUT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.

MAY 20

2016

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN REAR. ALSO, FOUND DUCT TAPE ON EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET AND THAT USE OF DUCT TAPE ON EQUIPMENT IS PROHIBITED. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER STAIRCASE HAS EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND IS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT IN LADIES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PLUMBER PUTTY FOUND IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REOMVE SND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED BASEMENT AREA WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED, AND LIFT ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 13

2016

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED LT DISH MACHINE BEING USED BUT NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY. SANITARIAN AND MANAGER USED TEST KIT TO TEST SANITIZER, BUT NO SANITIZER PRESENT. MACHINE TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES. DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL UNIT IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION REPORT # 1578625, DATED 10/7/2015. VIOLATION #38; NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT WASH BOWL BY THE STALL IN MEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ANOTHER WASH BOWL IS LOCATED NEXT TO SAID BOWL WITH HOT /COLD RUNNING WATER. VIOLATION #45: NO IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN IT SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRONT AND REAR PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN. ALSO, INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS UNDER FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER STAIRCASE HAS EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND IS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT IN LADIES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOUND WATER FILTRATION DEVICE ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEVICE, AND THAT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. ALSO, PLUMBER PUTTY FOUND IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REOMVE SND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVE SOILED LINENS NOT BEING STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER BUCKET WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED BASEMENT AREA WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED, AND LIFT ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 7

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND DISPLAY SELF SERVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:AIR TEMP OF 57.9F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE STORED AT THIS UNIT:GRILLED VEGGIE SANDWICHES,LUNCH MEAT SANDWICHES AND BREAKFAST SANDWICHES ETC. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE SELF SERVE DISPLAY COOLER: 6 EACH "CHOBAR" YOGURT AT TEMP OF 60.4F; 5 EACH 25 EACH RE-PACKED YOGURT WITH NUTS AT TEMP OF 56.1F TO 58.8F; 5 EACH 2oz OF FRESH DICED TOMATOES MIXTURE AT TEMP OF 68.1F; 10 EACH GRILLED VEGGIES SANDWICHES AT TEMP OF 59.7;4 EACH BREAKFAST SANDWICHES:EGGS,CHEESE BACON OR HAM AT TEMP OF 63.8F; 10 VEGAN BURRITO: BLACK BEANS, TOFU ETC. AT TEMP OF 57.9F,2 EACH SPINACH PIES AT TEMP OF 59.9F; 8 EACH MUFFULETTA SANDWICHES: CHEESE,HAM,MORTADELLA ETC. AT TEMP OF61.1F;3 EACH OF QUICHE:CHEESE,SPINACH,EGGS ETC.AT TEMP OF 62.7F.COLD PRODUCTS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 17.25,VALUE $321 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND FOOD DELIVERED(QUICHE,YOGURT,SANDWICHES) FROM ANOTHER ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT FOOD INGREDIENT LABELS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROPER INFORMATION AT SAID LABELS

Minor Sanitation

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

BUILD-UP DUST ON COPPER PIPES,AND ON LIGHT FIXTURE,ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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

NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT WASH BOWL BY THE STALL IN MEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ANOTHER WASH BOWL IS LOCATED NEXT TO SAID BOWL WITH HOT /COLD RUNNING WATER.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN IT

SEP 4

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RECAULK AROUND WASH BOWL ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE-APPLY CAULKING WITH A SMOOTH FINISH.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE VENT COVERS IN BOTH RESTROOMS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE LADIES RESTROOM.

Minor Food Temperature

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

MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE LADIES RESTROOM HAND WASHING SINK.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT ART STORAGE AREA SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD PREP STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

OCT 29

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR BETWEEN THE ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH. CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN CAULKING AROUND WASH BOWLS AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE-APPLY CAULKING WITH A SMOOTH FINISH

OCT 22

2013

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-4-12,REPORT #1300729. #32- PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON BOTH SIDE. STILL TODAY OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NOT INSTALLED. OBSERVED A PANINI MACHINE IN USE BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR BETWEEN THE ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH. CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN CAULKING AROUND WASH BOWLS AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE-APPLY CAULKING WITH A SMOOTH FINISH

DEC 5

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON BOTH SIDE.

DEC 4

2012

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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

FOOD NOT PROTECTED, ICE MACHINE IS STORED INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSED,NEED TO PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES,ALSO FLOOR HAS ROUGH AND BROKEN SURFACE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.SERIOUS VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, OBSERVED BOTH REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/ INSECT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO RODENT /INSECT PROOF DOORS. DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY TIGHT FITTED TO FRAME DOOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED,NOT OPERATING.

Minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON BOTH SIDE. REMOVE FOOD CONTAINERS FROM UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT AREA.

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