Chicago
18
BEAT

Spoko

723 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
11
3 passed
Last Inspected
2025-05-07
Pass Rate
27%
4 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-05-07)
Failed 4 inspections (2025, 2024, 2023...)
Sanitation issues found across 73 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 13 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 73×
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Employee Hygiene critical 13×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature serious
Chemical Safety serious
2025-05-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
7
minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19--OBSERVED HEAVILY RUSTED SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE EAST SIDE AND OBSERVED HEAVILY RUSTED PREP TABLES ON THE WEST WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL RUSTED EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASI...

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11--OBSERVED TORN/MISSING GASKET ON THE RIGHT HAND DOOR OF TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE MAIN PREP LINE NEXT TO OVENS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE TORN GASKETS AND REPAIR/REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-- OBSERVED TWO WOODEN PANEL WALLS SURROUNDING THE FRONT BAR AREA AT ENTRANCE TO BE UNFINISHED AND NOT PAINTED. OBSERVED WALL PANNELS AND PIECES OF WOOD IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN THE CORNER ACROSS FROM THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO F...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11-OBSERVED HOLE IN DAMAGED WALL BEHIND 1 COMPARTMENT SPRAY SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE WALL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.18--OBSERVED GAPS PRESENT AROUND VENTS IN CUSTOMER BATHROOM, EXPOSING WALL CAVITY BEHIND. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AROUND BOTH VENTS AND PROVIDE ENCLOSED WALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114--OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER, ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO OPERATION OF FACILITY.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11--OBSERVED ONE LIGHT NOT PRESENT AND NOT WORKING IN THE EXHAUST HOOD IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN NOT FUNCTIONAL LIGHT IN GOOD REPAIR.

2025-04-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EASILY ACCESSIBLE OR CONVENIENT HAND SINKS AVAILABLE FOR USE BY EMPLOYEES IN THE FRONT BAR PREP AREA/3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK WITH APPROPRIATELY PLUMBED HOT AND COLD WATE...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SIGN AVAILABLE AT THE CUSTOMER BATHROOM HAND SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVILY RUSTED SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE EAST SIDE AND OBSERVED HEAVILY RUSTED PREP TABLES ON THE WEST WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL RUSTED EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANAB...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN/MISSING GASKET ON THE RIGHT HAND DOOR OF TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE MAIN PREP LINE NEXT TO OVENS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE TORN GASKETS AND REPAIR/REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GAPS PRESENT AROUND VENTS IN CUSTOMER BATHROOM, EXPOSING WALL CAVITY BEHIND. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AROUND BOTH VENTS AND PROVIDE ENCLOSED WALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER, ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO OPERATION OF FACILITY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TWO WOODEN PANEL WALLS SURROUNDING THE FRONT BAR AREA AT ENTRANCE TO BE UNFINISHED AND NOT PAINTED. OBSERVED WALL PANNELS AND PIECES OF WOOD IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN THE CORNER ACROSS FROM THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FINISH WALLS...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN DAMAGED WALL BEHIND 1 COMPARTMENT SPRAY SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE WALL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE LIGHT NOT PRESENT AND NOT WORKING IN THE EXHAUST HOOD IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN NOT FUNCTIONAL LIGHT IN GOOD REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS IN THE MAIN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

2024-05-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14/ OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN POSTED NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11/OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SEREVED.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

4-901.12/OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARTION TEABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11/OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLES LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11/OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT. MUST SEAL AND REPAIR OPENINGS. MUST MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17/ MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17/OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11/ OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE ASEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14/OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2024-05-10 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 14
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN POSTED NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SEREVED.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARTION TEABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLES LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA IN DISREPAIR NOT DRAINING PROPERLY (SLOW DRAINING) OBSERVED STANDING WATER DIRT WATER RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT SINK BACKUP INSIDE ANOTH...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED BROKEN TOILET COVER IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR AND MUST MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT. MUST SEAL AND REPAIR OPENINGS. MUST MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE ASEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUT OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CLASS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2023-07-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS IN ALL CLOSETS (WASHROOM & HVAC) AND UNDER METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11--- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)-- MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AS LINERS INSIDE COOLERS. 4-602.13--- METAL RACK CART IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AN ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

: 4-601.11(B)--- EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE DOOR ENTRANCE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.----EXCESSIVE RUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST REMOVE ALL AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11--- NOTED A RAW BRICK WALL BEHIND THE CUSTOMER TOILET AND WASHBOWL. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NO OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES, OPENINGS OR HOLES.----NOTED HOLES IN WALL AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.17--- EXCESSIVE DUST ON VENT COVER IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2023-06-21 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 17
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH A PERSON MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN SUCH FOODS ARE PREPARED/SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISS...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF THE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS BEING MADE NOTED WITH BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SLIME, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDA...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS IN ALL CLOSETS (WASHROOM & HVAC) AND UNDER METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A MEANS OR REPAIR OR COVER FOR THE BOX ICE CREAM FREEZER.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AND TAPE AS A SHIELD FOR TO GO CONTAINER SHELVING.

minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE DOOR ENTRANCE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.----DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FANS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.----EXCESSIVE RUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST REMOVE ALL AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING. ALL SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

METAL RACK CART IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AN ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AS LINERS INSIDE COOLERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

WATER LEAKING FROM OPENING IN THE FLOOR DRAIN GUARD UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND POOLING ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE DUST ON VENT COVER IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNUSED GRILL, POTS, PANS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE UNDER THE REAR OUTDOOR STAIRWELL TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED A RAW BRICK WALL BEHIND THE CUSTOMER TOILET AND WASHBOWL. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NO OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES, OPENINGS OR HOLES.----NOTED HOLES IN WALL AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE ONE C...

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

2023-05-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS COOKED AND PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN FROM THE PREVIOUS DAY NOT DATE LABELED WITH ANY EXPIRATION OR PREPARATION DATES. OTHER FOODS SUCH AS COOKED GREENS WITHOUT EXPIRATION/USE BY DATES. INSTRUCT...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MUST NOT USE BOWLS AS FOOD SCOOPS. MUST USE HANDLED UTENSILS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS IN ALL CLOSETS (WASHROOM & HVAC) AND UNDER METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC MILK OR SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AS LINERS INSIDE COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

METAL RACK CART IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AN ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNUSED GRILL, POTS, PANS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE UNDER THE REAR OUTDOOR STAIRWELL TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED A RAW BRICK WALL BEHIND THE CUSTOMER TOILET AND WASHBOWL. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NO OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES, OPENINGS OR HOLES.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.----WALL VENT ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXC...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP/CONTACT AREAS.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

2021-11-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASH SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO SOAP AT DISHWASHER HANDWASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER SAUCES AD BUCKETS ON SAUCES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER DATED 11/8 AND NO USED BY DATE). INSTRU...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS, EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE, OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY F...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND STORE ALL KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK OR CLEAN STORAGE RACK

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON-SITE ON TOP OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND PREP SINK WITH BLACK STAINS AND HOLES.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

2020-06-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP PROVIDE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)

serious Food Temperature

PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING

OBSERVED COOKED BRISKET BEING REHEATED IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. FOOD WAS STORED ON TOP LID OF ANOTHER FOOD(PULLED PORK). MANAGER STATED THAT IS THE PROCEDURE OF REHEATING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REHEAT FOOD ON STOVE TOP TO 165F PRIOR TO STORE FOOD AT HO...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND COOKED BRISKET INSIDE THE HOT HOLD UNIT AT TEMP OF 51F TO 57.SF.HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 2,VALUE $7. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AND BRISKETS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, WITHOUT DISCARDING DATE. ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VI...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,HAMBURGERS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE TORN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

NO SHELVES PROVIDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID SHELVES AND ELEVATE FOOD 6" OFF THE FLOOR

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE ON TOP THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS -

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM STOVE, GRILL, SLICER AND FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

RUST ON LID OF EXTERIOR GREASE TRAP,SURFACE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

LID IS REQUIRED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOMS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE BY THE MEAT SLICER NOT EASILY CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. REMOVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WALL AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-A...

2019-10-25 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS. ALSO, REPLACE BROKEN LID ON PREP COOLER BEHIND FROM SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM STOVE, GRILL, SLICER AND FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK, AND REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET ON EXPOSED HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNFINISHED FLOOR COVERINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are SMOOTH and EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS (HOLES) IN CEILINGS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ESPECIALLY THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2019-10-01 Fail License
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDER COOKED EGGS FOR BREAKFAST. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES; WALL & FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM, AND IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN AMD SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS. ALSO, REPLACE BROKEN LID ON PREP COOLER BEHIND FROM SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM STOVE, GRILL, SLICER AND FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK, AND REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET ON EXPOSED HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED THAT DUMPSTER LIDS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNFINISHED FLOOR COVERINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are SMOOTH and EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILINGS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ESPECIALLY THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DUST FROM HOOD AND FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

100
Cafe Brauer
100
Cafe Brauer
69
Gorilla Sushi
73
Lincoln Park Smoothie Spot
18
Le Pain Quotidien

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