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Mixed record — 15 of 21 inspections passed
2026-01-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 6 ▾
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED NO CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS TURKEY, CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION V...
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
SEE VIOLATION #29.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE PROVIDED ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SEVERAL AREA OF CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT OR COVER WITH A CLEANABLE SURFACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MISSING A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2025-01-02 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AN DEBRISIN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF UPRIGHT TALL FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2024-03-12 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY/SOILED POT HOLDERS BEING USED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF DESIGNATED USE FOR KNIVES BEING USED FOR CREAM CHEESE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED PEELING TAPE ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TAPE AS EDGE GUARD ON THE SPLASH GUARD.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, CARDBOARD, BBQ GRILL AND DEAD PIGEON ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE WASTE CONTAINER STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ALL NECESSARY STORED ITEMS, REMOVE ALL OTHERS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPANDING, UNEVEN SPRAY FOAM USED AS COVING SEALANT ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALL AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP WALL MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER AND WALL AT THE BASEMENT PREP MEAT SLICER IN POOR REPAIR WITH WITH PEELING PAINT/PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS UNDER THE REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP TABLES WITH EXCESSIVE DIRTY...
2023-03-24 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DITY AND DUSTY VENTS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2022-04-29 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2021-01-29 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT
2020-06-12 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
REMOVE ALL UNUSED/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES SUCH AS CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, AWNINGS FROM THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE CORRAL TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2019-07-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY NINE 2.5 LB SLICED TURKEY PACKS WRAPPED TIGHTLY IN PLASTIC WRAP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 49.8F, 48.9F, 49.3F, 50.9F, 51.8F INSIDE THE BASEMENT PREP COOLER. 22 LBS TOTAL. ALSO OBSERVED 7 LBS CREAM CHEESE AT 45.3F AND 46.4F. I...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED VARIOUS READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS SLICED TURKEY, SALAMI, SLICED CHEESES AND PREPARED CREAM CHEESES NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AND EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS.CREAM CHEESES WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 7/22. TURKEY DATED 7/18...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH ROODS SUCH AS SALMON LOX. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITA...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOODS IN ALL STORAGE/PREP AREAS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP SANDWICH PREP CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR, BLACKENED WITH DEEP CUT GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RE-SURFACE OR REPLACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
SERVICE SINK ALTERED TO A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP. MUST RE-INSTALL A SEPARATE SERVICE SINK (MOP SINK) IN THE PREMISES.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES SUCH AS CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, AWNINGS FROM THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE CORRAL TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE, BOX FREEZERS AND COOLERS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR THE FRONT PREP AREA THREE BULB HANGING LIGHT FIXTURE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND ABOVE ALL BASEMENT COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM #2214084 ON 9-10-18 NOT CORRECTED. #40-OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD/COFFEES WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINTS INSTRUCTED:FOOD EMPLOYEES shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, BEARD restraints, and cl...
2018-09-10 Pass Short Form Complaint 1 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 (A)OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINTS INSTRUCTED:FOOD EMPLOYEES shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, BEARD restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn ...
2018-02-13 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR READY TO EAT FOOD IF ANY FOOD PRODUCTS IS FOR SELL MUST PROVIDE LABELS ACCORDING TO THE HACCP PLAN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.INCLUDED WATER RESERVOIR.NEED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,BEHIND THE COOLING UNITS,ALSO UNDER SHELVES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OPENING ON CEILING WALL AROUND THE VENTS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND MEAT SLICER.NEED TO SEAL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH.CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING MECHANICAL DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(MIDDLE),INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DUST ON VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT
2017-11-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
2017-11-13 Fail Canvass 2 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 3-17-17 INSPECTION # 1963247. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE BACKF...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
2017-03-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
2017-03-10 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER UNDER STAIRWAY GOING TO BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN/DECLUTTER.
2016-07-25 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2016-07-18 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
PREMISES CANNING AND PRESERVING A VARIETY OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES UNKNOWN SOURCE. 2ND OCCURRANCE REGARDING FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE TAGGED. ON 01/27/16 PREMISES NOT APPROVED BY CDPH. OBSERVED IN BASEMENT VEGETABLES AND FRUITS JARS STORED ON SHELVES DA...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/27/16 REPORT#1442334. (41)OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. (34)OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND B...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSEVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA BEHIND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2016-01-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED IN BASEMENT VEGETABLES AND FRUITS JARS STORED ON SHELVES. PREMISES CANNING AND PRESERVING A VARIETY OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES APPLES, PEARS, BLACKBERRIES, PEACHES, STRABERRIES, LEMONS, CHERRIES, CRANBERRIES, FIGS, PICKLIN...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT ITEMS AT THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN BASEMENT 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
2015-07-28 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
2-DOOR SANDWICH PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS.
2014-12-04 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP AREAS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
2014-06-05 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS FACING ALL DIRECTIONS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS IN ONE DIRECTION TO AVOID HAND CONTACT WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRT SPOTS ON THE NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE BAGEL BINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2013-08-06 Pass License 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKET ARE BROKEN INSIDE THE DOOR OF PREP DISPLAY COOLER, FRONT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID GASKET
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SOME BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BOTH PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NO ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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