Soul Veg City
Troubled record — failed 7 of 16 inspections for sanitation, food temperature
2025-12-22 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2025-07-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR WALK-IN STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LITTER AND DEBRIS OUTSIDE AROUND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS IN REAR WALK-IN STORAGE AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL VENTS, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2025-06-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 8 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER, VEGAN BURGERS 57.3F, TOFU 58.6F, SLICED TOMATOES, 60.2F, DICED TOMATOES 59.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. PRIORITY 7...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 54.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-3...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR WALK-IN STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LITTER AND DEBRIS OUTSIDE AROUND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS IN REAR WALK-IN STORAGE AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL VENTS, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2024-05-23 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PIPE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUE TO GREASE BUILD UP.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BASE BOARD IN POOR REPAIR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND CORNERS. ALSO NOTED STANDING WATER THROUGH OUT REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE.
2023-11-28 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON ALL THE BULK, DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND REAR BAKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ANY FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-35 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLWING AREAS: ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND ON THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE TWO CO...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED TWO CAKES STORED ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE BAKING AREA NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER SAID CAKES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATING FOOD ITEMS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A RUSTY SHELVING UNIT UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE VEGETABLE/ COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, REPLACE OR RESURFACE SAID SHELVING UNIT TO MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED IN THE FRONT SERVICE/ FOOD PREP AREA ON THE LEDGE OF THE METAL HOT HOLDING UNIT AND THE PLATFORM WITH WHEELS ELEVATING THE THREE HOT HOLDING UNITS WITH SLIGHT FOOD BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH SLIGHT FOOD BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING NEAR THE REAR OF THE UILITY CLOSET WHERE PIPES WERE OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE SMALL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
2023-02-03 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-01-30 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 30 ▾
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ACTIVELY EATING SPINACH AND OR KALE OVER THE CUTTNG BOARD, IN THE HOT LINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED THE SPINACH FALL OUT OF MOUTH ONTO THE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHEN TASTING FOOD IN THE FOOD P...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE SALAD PREP AREA, REAR BAKING AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL HANDWASH...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE SALAD PREP AREA, REAR BAKING AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST OBTAIN, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVID...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE ON SITE ABOVE THE ICE THAT IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUE...
PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING
OBSERVED A HOT HOLDING UNIT BEING USED TO REHEAT COOKED KALE STORED INSIDE A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. THE KALE WAS FOUND AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 105F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO VOLUNTARILY DISCARD 15LBS AT $5...
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED AN IMPROPER HOLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF COOKED KALE INSIDE A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. THE KALE WAS FOUND WAS FOUND AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 105F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO VOLUNTARILY DISCARD 15LBS AT...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS: VEGAN ROAST (44.9F), VEGAN POTATO SALAD (44.9F), VEGAN RICE (44.9F) ALL FOUND INSIDE OF TWO, TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD/REFRIGERATION STORAGE...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD GREENS, KALE, RICE, VEGAN ROAST, VEGAN POTATO SALAD STORED, AND CHOPPED SALADS STORED INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, WHICH HAD BEEN HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT...
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED OPEN RODENT BAIT TRAPS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS, PINK, OPEN RODENT BAIT ON THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE LINE AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, NOT PROVIDED BY A LI...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED TWO, TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD/REFRIGERATION STORAGE AREA FOUND AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 45.9F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR BELOW. TECHNICIAN ...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH ADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON ALL THE BULK, DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ANY FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED GRAB & GO COLD-HOLD PREPARED AND PACKAGED IN-HOUSE FOOD ITEMS (CAKES, COBBLERS, PIES, DINNERS ETC.) NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS ...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED IN THE SELF-SERVICE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH DESSERTS MISSING THE ALLERGEN LABEL ON THE FOOD PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PACKAGED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AS REQUIRED TO INCLUDE ALL FOOD ALLERGENS; PROVIDE AND MAINTAI...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A RODENT INFESTATION DURING THE INSPECTION APPROXIMATELY 1,000 MICE/RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY IN THE FOLLWING AREAS AND EQUIPMENT: IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA WHERE THE BULK, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS ARE STORED, UNDER...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE EXIT DOOR ADJACENT FROM THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
WASHING FRUITS & VEGETABLES
OBSERVED CABBAGE BEING RINSED IN THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR, SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH ALL FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN DESIGNATED SINKS IN THE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS ATLEAST SIX INCHES AWAY FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR, DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, REACH IN COOLERS, AND THE SHELVING UNITS UNDERNEATH THE FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE SAID SURFACE AND NAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUBBER GASKETS IN BOTH TWO DOOR, REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE REAR DRY/REFRIGERATION UNIT AREAS AND AT THE THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT THE REAR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID RUBBER GASKETS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE LIDS ON ALL THE BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE HALLWAY IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIDS AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (INSIDE OVENS AND STOVES) THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS WITH BURNT RESIDUE BUILD UP AND RODENT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITZIE SAID COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVE THE INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY OVERCROWDED WITH FOOD PRODUCTS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INSIDE OF ALL THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A SUBSTANIAL AMOUNT OF CARDBOARD BOXES AND GARBAGE BAGS AT THE REAR DOOR OF THE EXIT GOING TO THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID GARBAGE AND PROPERLY DISPOSE OF GARBAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER NOT UTILIZED FOR DAILY OPERATION INSIDE STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSETS ON SITE . INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER ITEMS FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED POOLS OF STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS UNDER ALL THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR DRY FOOD/ REFRIGERATION STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2022-12-05 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16 OBSERVED OPEN STRUCTURE OVER WAITRESS STATION/ BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CEILING ABOVE THE WAITRESS STATION/ BAR.
2022-10-26 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED 2 HAND WASHING SINKS NOT WORKING ONE IN BAR AND ONE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD IN DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPEN STRUCTURE OVER WAITRESS STATION/ BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CEILING ABOVE THE WAITRESS STATION/ BAR.
2021-06-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE CEILING ABOVE THE WAITRESS STATION/ BAR AND FRONT SERVING AREA(STEAM TABLE).
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANGER MUST HAS ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
2021-05-27 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE PROPER INSTALLED AND OPERATING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
PREMISES HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CAN WITH LIDS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE CEILING ABOVE THE WAITRESS STATION/ BAR AND FRONT SERVING AREA(STEAM TABLE).
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANGER MUST HAS ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
2019-08-12 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection 7 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT , PREP TABLES, COLD HOLDING UNITS, NOT MAINTAINED AND CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED OVERHEAD WATER PIPES IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE PIPE FOR PREVENTION OF ANY CONTAMINATION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED EXTERIOR LEGS OF LOWER SHELF OF ALL PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS, FAUCET OF HAND SINK , STORAGE CABINETS,IN JUICE PREP AREA,ICE MACHINE,ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN WAITRESS WATER PREP STATION ETC
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
: OBSERVED UNCLEAN UNSEALED WOOD STORAGE SHELVES FOR GLASSWARE IN WAITRESS STATION. MUST REPAIR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING DAMAGED IN MAIN PREP/ COOKING AREA OVER STEAM TABLE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALSO LOWER WALL DAMAGE,( HOLE) IN HALLWAY NEAR WAITRESS STATION. MUST REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLS AREAS AND FLOORS AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGH-OUT ESTABLISHMENT PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS, REAR PORCH STORAGE AREA/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS
2019-07-29 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 9 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT , PREP TABLES, COLD HOLDING UNITS, NOT MAINTAINED AND CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 2 LIVE LARGE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM AND PREP AREA, 23 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN FURNACE ROOMS AND UNDER PAN SHELVING UNIT IN DISHWASHING AREA,65 LIVE GNATS, 9- LARGE FLIES...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED OVERHEAD WATER PIPES IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE PIPE FOR PREVENTION OF ANY CONTAMINATION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED UNCLEAN UNSEALED WOOD STORAGE SHELVES FOR GLASSWARE IN WAITRESS STATION. MUST REPAIR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED EXTERIOR LEGS OF LOWER SHELF OF ALL PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS, FAUCET OF HAND SINK , STORAGE CABINETS,IN JUICE PREP AREA,ICE MACHINE,ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN WAITRESS WATER PREP STATION ETC
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED FLOORS IN PREP AREA, INSIDEFURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND PROPERLY STORED AFTER USE IN DESIGINATED MOP AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLS AREAS AND FLOORS AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGH-OUT ESTABLISHMENT PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS, REAR PORCH STORAGE AREA/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING DAMAGED IN MAIN PREP/ COOKING AREA OVER STEAM TABLE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALSO LOWER WALL DAMAGE,( HOLE) IN HALLWAY NEAR WAITRESS STATION. MUST REPAIR.
2019-07-24 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 19 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. REPEAT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PROCEDURE IN PLACE,HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 72.F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER MUST BE AT LEAST 100.F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BY REINSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT , PREP TABLES, COLD HOLDING UNITS, NOT MAINTAINED AND CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS. APPROX (2) 25 LBS OF BLACKEYE PEAS ON PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 114F AND 99.F..INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135F OR HIGHER. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF (TCS)FOODS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. APPROX 10-LBS OF TOFU AT 46F,4-LBS OF BLACEYE PEA BURGERS AT 48.F, 3-LBS OF SLICED / DICED TOMATOES AT 51.F,4-LBS OF SIETAN PLANT BASED MEAT AT 51.F. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCAR...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 2 LIVE LARGE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM AND PREP AREA, 23 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN FURNACE ROOMS AND UNDER PAN SHELVING UNIT IN DISHWASHING AREA,65 LIVE GNATS, 9- LARGE FLIE...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED OVERHEAD WATER PIPES IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE PIPE FOR PREVENTION OF ANY CONTAMINATION .
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED EXTERIOR LEGS OF LOWER SHELF OF ALL PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS, FAUCET OF HAND SINK , STORAGE CABINETS,IN JUICE PREP AREA,ICE MACHINE,ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN WAITRESS WATER PREP STATION ETC.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED UNCLEAN UNSEALED WOOD STORAGE SHELVES FOR GLASSWARE IN WAITRESS STATION. MUST REPAIR.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED,FINAL RINSE SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MINIMIUM REQUIREMENTS. NEW BOTTLE OF SANITIZING SOLUTION INSTALLED TO MACHINE DURING INSPECTION AND D...
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED BLACK WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT WHEN WATER IS TURN ON AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THAT AREA AND WHEN REAR BAKERY AREA HANDWASHING SINK IS USED. ALSO OBSERVED THE WATER NOT DRAINING INSIDE THE HAND...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. EXTERIOR AND TOP LID ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B) CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ( 2) OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. MISSING LID ON ONE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING DAMAGED IN MAIN PREP/ COOKING AREA OVER STEAM TABLE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALSO LOWER WALL DAMAGE,( HOLE) IN HALLWAY NEAR WAITRESS STATION. MUST REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLS AREAS AND FLOORS AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGH-OUT ESTABLISHMENT PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS, REAR PORCH STORAGE AREA/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED FLOORS IN PREP AREA, INSIDEFURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND PROPERLY STORED AFTER USE IN DESIGINATED MOP AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (#58-ALLERGEN TRAINING)NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION REPORT DATED (2-7-2019). INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAG0 FOOD CERTIFICATE, MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED ...
2019-02-07 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LOWER AREAS OF COUNTER AT JUCE STATION NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR LOCATED IN ICE ROOM AREA NOT MAINTAIN,( UNCLEAN SURFACES, NOT SEALED. MUST RESEALED/ REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER OF EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS IN JANITOR CLOSET. MUST REMOVE. AREA MUST BE CLEANED, ORGANIZED, MAINTAINED
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2019-01-23 Fail License CRITICAL 10 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LOWER AREAS OF COUNTER AT JUCE STATION NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CAN OPENER BLADE ON PREP TABLE NEED CLEANINING, PREP TABLES AND LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN OF FOOD DEBRIS MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK AT WAITER STATION USED FOR WATER SINK . INSTRUCTED THAT HOT AND COLD WATER MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER OF EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS IN JANITOR CLOSET. MUST REMOVE. AREA MUST BE CLEANED, ORGANIZED, MAINTAINED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR LOCATED IN WAITER STATION MISSING FLOOR TILES. MUST REPLACE AND FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE/ ICE ROOM AREA NOT MAINTAIN,( UNCLEAN SURFACES, NOT SEALED. MUST RESEALED/ REPAIR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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