SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SP KEBAB.

BEAT. 33/100

6808 N SHERIDAN RD · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 2, 2019 · passed

Failed 4 of 14 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
83
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Dec 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 2
2019
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR MAIN DOOR (FOOD PREP AREA) WIDE OPENED AND LEFT OPENED FOR LONG PERIOD OF TIME.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SCREEN DOOR OR KEEP SAID DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR LID OF CHEST FREEZER BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION,SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA, ALSO AT FAUCET/HOSE BIB ON CEILING ABOVE THE SODA SYRUP BOXES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OUTSIDE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR BY THE KITCHEN WITH EXCESS PIGEON FECES AND CIGARETTE BUTTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

APR 22
2019
FAILED
21 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT COMPLETE, HOWEVER KIT PROVIDE ON SITE NOT COMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL ITEMS MENTIONED ON PROCEDURE PAPER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WHICH IS USED FOR PREP SINK/WASHING CONDIMENTS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING FRESH PARSLEY AT SAID SINK AFTER HAND WASHING.SANITARIAN EXPLAINED TO EMPLOYEE WHERE TO WASH HANDS. .MOST WASH HANDS ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEE FOR HAND WASHING AT FIRST FLOOR MAIN PREP AREA,ALSO HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.BOTH SINKS COVERED WITH BLUE LINENS THAT WAS WASHED DAYS BEFORE TODAY,AND PUT THEM TO DRY(PER MANAGER STATEMENT)EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT ONE COMPARTMENT / PREP SINK. AFTER EXPLAINED TO MANAGER THE VIOLATION AND NO ACTION TAKEN BY THE MANAGER,SANITARIAN REMOVED SAID LINENS AND INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS AT HANDWASHING SINK ONLY,EMPLOYEE FOLLOWED HANDWASHING PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WHICH AT PRESENT TIME WAS IN USE FOR FOOD PREPARATION. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AFTER MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C),"CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT SOAP DISPENSER AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FIRST FLOOR MAIN PREP AREA.SOAP DISPENSER BROKEN. AFTER MY REQUEST MANAGER BOUGHT PUMP SOAP AND PROVIDED IT AT SAID SINK PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C)."CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (SELF DISPENSER, IN DINING AREA) WATER RESERVOIR, ICE CHUTE WITH WHITE AND BLACK SLIME. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED - UPON MY RETURN ON 4-23-19 ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 20# OF CUCUMBER CREAM SAUCE AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 50F;12# CUT VEGGIES/LETTUCE AT TEMP OF 49.7F AND 2 BRICKS OF FETA CHEESE AT TEMP OF 51.7F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 35,VALUE 98. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

VIOLATION UP GRADED TO VIOLATION #60.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.REAR DOOR BOTTOM PART WITH A GAP OF 1/4",INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR MAIN DOOR (FOOD PREP AREA) WIDE OPENED AND LEFT OPENED FOR LONG PERIOD OF TIME.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SCREEN DOOR OR KEEP SAID DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

VIOLATION UP-GRADED TO VIOLATION #60.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED USED WIPING CLOTH ON TOP PREP TABLE,NOT STORED INSIDE A BUCKET WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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

MUST REMOVE PLASTIC CRATES USED FOR SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR LID OF CHEST FREEZER BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION,SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA, ALSO AT FAUCET/HOSE BIB ON CEILING ABOVE THE SODA SYRUP BOXES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OUTSIDE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR BY THE KITCHEN WITH EXCESS PIGEON FECES AND CIGARETTE BUTTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UP-GRADED TO VIOLATION #60.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UP-GRADED TO VIOLATION #60.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

UP-GRADED TO VIOLATION #60

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-7-18,REPORT #2214028 (#37) 3-302.12 LABELS ARE NEEDED ON ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT INCLUDING BROWN SUGAR, SUGAR AND SALT. (#39) 3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED FOOD PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED PREP TABLES UNDER SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROTECT FOOD PREP AREA FROM POTENTIAL DRIPS OF SEWER LINE. (#55) 201.11 OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST MAKE SURE FLOORS WITH PROPER COVINGS, WALLS AND CEILING ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED (#55) 6-501-114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS NO LONGER IN USE. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS. (#56) 6-305.11(A) OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS INTERMINGLED WITH FOOD PREP AREA. ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 9-7-18,REPORT #2214028 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS;INSTEAD POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS WAS REPORT #1955912 FROM 9-28-2017. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-010(B)

SEP 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A)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.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 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

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 (A)OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HANDSINK IS NEEDED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 (A) OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 LABELS ARE NEEDED ON ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT INCLUDING BROWN SUGAR, SUGAR AND SALT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED FOOD PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED PREP TABLES UNDER SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROTECT FOOD PREP AREA FROM POTENTIAL DRIPS OF SEWER LINE.

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

4-101.11 (C) OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED IN CARDBOARD BOXES. FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS NEED TO BE USED TO STORE FOOD.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED, EXTERIOR OF BROWN SUGAR CONTAINER UNCLEAN. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.16 MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS NO LONGER IN USE. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11OBSERVED FLOORS WALLS AND CEILING ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST MAKE SURE FLOORS WITH PROPER COVINGS, WALLS AND CEILING ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-305.11(A) OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS INTERMINGLED WITH FOOD PREP AREA. ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOODS WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 (B) OBSERVED HANGING LAMP IN BASEMENT USED TO WARM OUTDOOR PLANTS IN BASEMENT WITH INADEQUATE HOMEMADE LIGHT SHIELD. REMOVE FROM FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100 0367 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.

SEP 28
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED LIQUID STAINS IN THE INTERIOR OF SERVICE REFIGERATOR WHERE PANINI PRESS IS LOCATED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN INTERIOR SERVICE REFRIGERATOR.

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

NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ONFLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER ALSO NOTED FLOORS IN BASEMENT WITH SOME DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS FROM WALK-IN COOLER AND THAT ONLY SMOOTHEASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED FOR FLOORING AND TO CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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

NOTED WALLS WITH PEELIN PAINT AT BASE OF STAIRS ALSO NOTED SOME DAMAGE AT MIDDLE OF SAME WALLS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAINT/REPAIR WALLS AT THIS AREA

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

NOTED LIGHTS BURNT OUT OVER WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND BROKEN LIGHT SHILDS IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHTS AND SHIELDS.

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

NOTED CLUTTER AT WEST SIDE OF BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENTTO REMOVE CUTTER OR REOGANIZE SO AS NOT TO CREATE A HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.

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

SODA NOZZLES AT SODA DISPENSING MACHINE ARE STICKY.NOZZLES NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

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

NOTED CEILING PANELS AT HOT LINE/DISHWASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY AFFIXED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

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

NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING FROM LIGHTS THAT ARE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD UNDER HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO GET LIGHT SHIELDS FOR HOOD ALSO NOTED DUST BUILD AROUND LIGHTS AT SAME AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE SHILDS THAT ARE BENT AND BROKEN IN CEILING ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

AIR VENTS WITH DUST HANGING OFF VENTS THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN ALL VENTS. NOTED NO DRAIN BOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD OR SHEVING RACK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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APR 5
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT IS DIRTY THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED WEST WALL BY REAR EXIT DOOR WITH PEELING PAINT. STAIRCASE WALL HAS EXCESSIVE DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 25
2016
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP# 1482835, DATED 7/2/15. VIOLATION #32;BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR SMALL REACH-IN COOLER BY THE GYRO SPIT UNITS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIAL. SERIUOS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING NON AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; INSIDE DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. ALSO THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT IS DIRTY THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED WEST WALL BY REAR EXIT DOOR WITH PEELING PAINT. STAIRCASE WALL HAS EXCESSIVE DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 2
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR SMALL REACH-IN COOLER BY THE GYRO SPIT UNITS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIAL

JUN 24
2015
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE BOX NOT MAINTAINED.LID IS COVERED WITH HARDENED AND EXCESSIVE GREASE.OIL DANGLING FROM EDGE OF CONTAINER. EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDER AND AROUND SAID CONTAINER.ALSO LAYER OF GREASE OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH AREAS AND WASTE GREASE BOX. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR SMALL REACH-IN COOLER BY THE GYRO SPIT UNITS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIAL

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

GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED THE BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAR 20
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS.

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

FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

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

FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS AT REAR DISHWASHING AREAS.(TOOLS, ETC.)

JAN 23
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SALAD REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

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

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE SALAD COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN COOLER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST MOVE ALL SODA/ITEMS ON BASEMENT FLOOR AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

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

OBSERVED ONE MISSING LIGHT BULB IN VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULB WITH LIGHT COVER AT VENTILATION HOOD.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

JUL 25
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH DATE ON PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS,INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT(KEEP UPSIDEDOWN) ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS AT ALL TIMES THROUGHOUT.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWINGS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS:TABLES IN THE DINING,1COMP.SINK,AND DOUGH MIXER BOWL WITH PIN.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN BASEMENT WITH STANDING WATER,AND REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON FLOORS AT SAME LOCATION. MUST ELEVATE PRODUCTS AND UTENSILS 6" OFF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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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. REPAIR OPENING ON WALL IN BASEMENT BY ENTRANCE.

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. MUST OGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT.

DEC 14
2010
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0 violations
DEC 8
2010
FAILED
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NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. SEAL GAPS UNDER FRONT AND REAR OUTER DOORS. PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AS PER CITY OF CHICAGO CODE.

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO, CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

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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 HOLES AROUND PIPES IN PREP AREA CEILING. PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IF AREA IS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. SEAL CRACKS BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR IN BASEMENT IF AREA IS TO BE USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE WOOD AND PAPER DEBRIS FROM DUMPSTER AREA. CLEAN AREA BY HOT WATER TANK IN BASEMENT. STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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