SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SOUTHWOOD INTERVENTIONS.

BEAT. 39/100

5701 S WOOD ST · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 4, 2025 · passed

Failed 4 of 22 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
22
16 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
99
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 4
2025
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 27
2025
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND UTENSIL STORAGE ROOM.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STOVE & OVEN,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR LEDGE OF HOT HOLDING CABINET.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR PANEL INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LUNCHROOM,DAMAGED CONCRETE AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH MACHINE AREA (GROUT FLOOR TILE)TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN SPLATTER AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN LUNCHROOM AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN LUNCHROOM.

MINORFood Temperature
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2591376 3/20/24 NOT CORRECTED-#10-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN STAFF MEN'S TOILET ROOM.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,DISH RACKS,SERVING LINE-HOT & COLD HOLDING LINE SHELVING UNITS AND STORAGE CABINETS. #55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES ON SERVING LINE.#55- 6-201.16 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL PAPER ON SERVING LINE AND LUNCH ROOM.:#55- 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.#56- 6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA,SERVING LINE,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

MAR 20
2024
PASSED
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK ON SERVING LINE & STAFF MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN NEAR ENTRY DOOR & STAFF MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED INTERIOR THERMOMETERS FOR WALK IN COOLER #1 & 2 IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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

4-202.15 : OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH LEFT OVER FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,DISH RACKS,SERVING LINE-HOT & COLD HOLDING LINE SHELVING UNITS AND STORAGE CABINETS,CAN OPENER BLADE

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES & DAMAGED WALL PILLARS ON SERVING LINE,LUNCH ROOM- LOOSE WALL BASES & PILLARS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL PAPER ON SERVING LINE AND LUNCH ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST AND MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER #2.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP ,DISH WASHING AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA,SERVING LINE,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 12
2024
FAILED
20 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,CHICKEN,MILK,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK ON SERVING LINE & STAFF MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN NEAR ENTRY DOOR & STAFF MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED EGG FOLDS AT 82.9F IN A PAN ON PREP TABLE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER .MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 3LBS. $6. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 20LBS. RAW CHICKEN RANGING FROM 56.1F-57.2F ON A ROLLING CART IN PREP AREA.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 20LBS. $50.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED INTERIOR THERMOMETERS FOR WALK IN COOLER #1 & 2 IN POOR REPAIR AND EXTERIOR THERMOMETER ON HOT HOLDING CABINET DISPLAY IS MALFUNCTIONING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF ELECTRICAL PANEL AND PIPES AT DISH MACHINE,ON & INSIDE OF BRICK UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE SCRAPE RACK,ON FLOOR UNDER SEVERAL SHELVING UNITS IN ADDITIONAL FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/12/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,DISH RACKS,SERVING LINE-HOT & COLD HOLDING LINE SHELVING UNITS AND STORAGE CABINETS,CAN OPENER BLADE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES & DAMAGED WALL PILLARS ON SERVING LINE,LUNCH ROOM- LOOSE WALL BASES & PILLARS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL PAPER ON SERVING LINE AND LUNCH ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST AND MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER #2.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP ,DISH WASHING AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA,SERVING LINE,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 3
2023
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH LEFT OVER FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT THE END OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLS AND LEFTOVER FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW PRESSURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT WOMENS BATHROOM AND AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOATED AT NEAR THE KITCHEN ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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JUN 17
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 10
2022
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC HAS NO VALID CERTIFICATE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PERSON IN CHARGE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING SERVED (TUNA SALAD) PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOOD (TUNA SALAD) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 77F. PIC VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED 5LBS OF TUNA AT A COST OF $30. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 42F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVES, OVEN) IN KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, SANITIZE AND INFORM PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
JUN 14
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

SEE VIOLATION #2.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PIC. ( FOOD HANDLER PREPING(TCS) FOODS FOR LUNCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITHH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SERVING LINE AREA, FOOD CARTS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.ALSO 2ND HANDWASHING SINK ON RIGHT SIDE IN MENS WASHROOM HAS NO WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS AROUND STORAGE UNITS IN KITCHEN. ALSO DEAD INSECTS ON FLOOR IN KITCKEN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 20
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLERS (FLOORS,WALLS,CEILING, FAN COVER AND SHELVING) TO REMOVE DUST, DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE SERVING AND DISHWASHING AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AREA AND STORAGE ROOMS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

NOV 13
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

NOV 5
2019
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA(10)AND IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA(30) AND 2 LIVE ROACHES, 1 IN THE UTILITY SINK AREA AND 1 IN THE DISH WASHING AREA ON THE FLOOR. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF PESTS AND RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

DEC 4
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED

DEC 13
2017
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SIDES OF TILT SKILLET, CAN OPENER AND HOLDER, AND INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLER WITH DEBRIS, GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

BROKEN, CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND UNEVEN SURFACE UNDER OVENS, TILT SKILLET AND UNDER SERVING LINE . INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

FLOOR IN FRONT OF UNUSED COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALL PANELS BEHIND COOKING LINE IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING, CAUSING GAP. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK UNDER PIPE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

LARGE UNUSED COOLER ON SITE NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO MAINTAIN UNIT OR REMOVE.

OCT 12
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS INCLUDING VOLUNTEERS.

MAY 19
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE SHLEVES BELOW THE SERVICE COUNTER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

SEP 29
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.

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

WALL SURRROUNDING UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 4
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND SOME RUSTY FILTERS IN BOTH HOODS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE FILTERS AND PAINT THEM OR GET NEW ONES.

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

FOUND ICE BUILD UP FROM THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT AND REAR SECTION OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR. MUST REMOVE THE ICE.

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN.

JUN 28
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER.

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

REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR.

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

CLEAN CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER #1.

OCT 16
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DUSTY FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER #1. NEED TO CLEAN,ALSO 3 TIER PLASTIC CARTS CLEAN OR REPLACE.

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

STOCK ROOM FLOOR NEEDS TO BE RESEALED (FLOOR PAINT CHIPPING OFF)CLEAN FLOOR UNDER OVENS. STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OVER AT DISH MACHINE AREA NEED TO REMOVE REPLACE MISSING OR BROKEN FLOOR TILES.

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

NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT DISH AREA, AND 3 COMP SINK AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

3 COMPARTMENT NOZZLE LEAKING NEEDS REPAIR.

APR 6
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL OVENS, SHELVES, CABINETS, EQUIPMENT IN SERVING LINE AREA.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN WOMEN WASHROOM AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN SERVING LINE AREA.

JUL 12
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD AND IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON SERVING LINE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEFT SINK IN MEN WASHROOM ACROSS FROM KITCHEN (NO RUNNING WATER). REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 2-COMP SINK. REPAIR INOPERABLE THERMOMETERS ON DISH MACHINE.

JUN 8
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD AND IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON SERVING LINE.

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEFT SINK IN MEN WASHROOM ACROSS FROM KITCHEN (NO RUNNING WATER). REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 2-COMP SINK. REPAIR INOPERABLE THERMOMETERS AND SANITIZING RINSE ON DISH MACHINE. DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING CHEMICAL PPM 0. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE DURING INSPECTION.

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