SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ST REST COUNTRY KITCHEN.

BEAT. 18/100

727 E 87TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 18, 2014 · passed with conditions

Failed 8 of 21 inspections. 25 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
148
includes 25 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 18
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA,IS NOT MAINTAING PROPER TEMPERATURE,THE AIR TMEMPERATURE IS READING 70.2F, WHICH HAS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER THE COOLER WILL BE TAGGED AND THE ABOVE MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN REPAIRED FAX3 312 746-8040,ATTENTION SUPERVISOR CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

INTERNAL TEMPERATURES TAKEN OF POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOOLER RANGE FROM 44.9F TO 60.3F FOOD ITEMS ARE TURKEY WINGS,TURKEY TAILSAND MAC 7 CHEESE THE FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION TOTAL WEIGHT 60LBS TOTAL COST $400.00,CRIOTICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,PORK CHOPS, MAC & CHEESE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

MUST REPAIR HANDLE ON WALK-IN DOOR,HAS A SCREW DRIVER FOR HANDLE TO OPEN DOOR,MUST REPAIR

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALL BASE IN PREP AREA OF GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP

DEC 27
2013
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE PREP TABLE NEAR THE DISH MACHINE OR REPLACE. MUST REPLACE ALL WORN RUBBER GASKETS IN THE PREP COOLER AND IN THE UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE BROKEN HANDLE ON THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS,THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,COOLERS AND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS AND HANDLES. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDERNEATH THE STEAM TABLE AND REMOVE DEAD ROACHES. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MEAT SAW AND SLICER.

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

: MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN AND WORN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE COOK LINE,UNDER SINKS,AND IN REAR UNDER SHELVING RACKS.

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

MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOMS,IN THE DINING AREAS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST ALSO REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS IN PREP AREAS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.

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

MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEANING SUPPLIES AND OTHER ITEMS IN AN ENCLOSED AREA PROTECTED FROM THE ELEMENTS.

DEC 23
2013
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 200 LBS OF COOKED PORK,SHORT RIBS,SPAGHETTI,DRESSING,BLACK EYED PEAS,SWEET POTATOES,BEEF,EGG WASH,CABBAGE,GRAVY,RICE,OX TAILS,GREENS,MACARONI AND CHEESE,CAKE BATTER AND POT ROAST RANGING BETWEEN 45.5-70.8 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. MUST REPAIR SO THAT DISH MACHINE PROPERLY SANITIZES DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. ALSO, NOTED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING AND SANITIZING MULTI USE ITEMS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROEPRLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES DURING MANUAL DISH WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT INTO THE FIRST COMPARTMENT AND OVERFLOWING FROM THE GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER RELEASED FROM THE SINK BASIN. ALSO NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET AND FROM THE BASE OF THE GREASE TRAP. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE PREP TABLE NEAR THE DISH MACHINE OR REPLACE. MUST REPLACE ALL WORN RUBBER GASKETS IN THE PREP COOLER AND IN THE UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE BROKEN HANDLE ON THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS,THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,COOLERS AND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS AND HANDLES. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDERNEATH THE STEAM TABLE AND REMOVE DEAD ROACHES. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MEAT SAW AND SLICER.

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

MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN AND WORN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE COOK LINE,UNDER SINKS,AND IN REAR UNDER SHELVING RACKS.

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

MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOMS,IN THE DINING AREAS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST ALSO REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS IN PREP AREAS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.

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

MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEANING SUPPLIES AND OTHER ITEMS IN AN ENCLOSED AREA PROTECTED FROM THE ELEMENTS.

SEP 18
2013
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE DOOR ATTACHMENT ON RIGHT LOWER SIDE OF REAR DOOR ,IN POOR REPAIR.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CUTTING SAW, SLICER, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, DEAD ROACHES). REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.

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

SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG TOP OF BASEBOARDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN PREP AREA AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS BEHIND URINAL IN MEN WASHROOM. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN.

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

LEAKY PIPE UNDER DINING ROOM STEAMTABLE,(BACK STEAMTABLE).MUST REPAIR.

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL LIQUID WASTE ON GROUND OUTSIDE NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ATTRACTION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

SEP 11
2013
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN PREP AND DINING AREAS. LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA. LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR INTO ELECTRICAL ROOM IN REAR PREP AREA. LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ALONG WEST WALL NEAR LICENSES IN SERVING AREA. LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON TABLE IN REAR DINING/BANQUET AREA. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL UNDER ELECTRICAL BOXES IN REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. EAST DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED IN REAR DINING AREA, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON REAR EAST DOOR AND KEEP REAR KITCHEN DOOR CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM (SUGAR, FLOUR, CORN MEAL).

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

MUST REPLACE DOOR ATTACHMENT ON RIGHT LOWER SIDE OF REAR DOOR ,IN POOR REPAIR.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CUTTING SAW, SLICER, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, DEAD ROACHES). REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.

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

SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG TOP OF BASEBOARDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN PREP AREA AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS BEHIND URINAL IN MEN WASHROOM. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

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

LEAKY PIPE UNDER DINING ROOM STEAMTABLE,(BACK STEAMTABLE).MUST REPAIR.

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL LIQUID WASTE ON GROUND OUTSIDE NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ATTRACTION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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JUL 2
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE DOOR ATTACHMENT ON RIGHT LOWER SIDE OF REAR DOOR ,IN POOR REPAIR.

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

OPENINGS ALONG THE TOP OF BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

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

LEAKY PIPE UNDER DINING ROOM STEAMTABLE,(BACK STEAMTABLE).MUST REPAIR.

FEB 13
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR & IN WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR OF MIXER, CABINET INTERIORS AND SIDES OF DEEO FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, LARGE FAN IN FOOD PREP AREA, AND ALL OTHER UNCKLEAN SURFACES

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS(INCLUDING AREA IN MEN'S WASHROOM WHERE WALL PANEL IS LOOSE).

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

REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS AND WALL COVES. CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(FOOD SPLATTERS).

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

FEB 5
2013
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND EGGS SITTING OUT IN PREP AREA NOT ADEQUATELY COVERED WITH ICE AT 49.1F TO 51.4F AND PRECOOKED SAUSAGE HELD AT 94.1F AT ROOM TEMPERATURE-MUST HOLD COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS AT 1409 DEGREES OR ABOVE. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

20-30 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED UNDERNEATH SEATING IN BOOTH THAT HAS A REMOVABLE SEAT, ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND ON FLOOR AND LOWER SHELF BY REAR DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REPAIR BOTTOMS OF BOTH REAR EXIT DOORS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, FLOORS etc TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR & IN WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR OF MIXER, CABINET INTERIORS AND SIDES OF DEEO FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, LARGE FAN IN FOOD PREP AREA, AND ALL OTHER UNCKLEAN SURFACES.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS(INCLUDING AREA IN MEN'S WASHROOM WHERE WALL PANEL IS LOOSE).

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

REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS AND WALL COVES. CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(FOOD SPLATTERS).

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

OCT 9
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH BUFFET/STEAM TABLE IN FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA, STORAGE RACKS IN REAR BY EXIT DOORS , GREASY BUILD-UP ON AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE, CUTTING BOARD ON REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP, REAR(INCLUDING CLOSET), DINING ROOM, WASHROOM, AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREAS MUST BE DETAILED CLEANED ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDES COOKING EQUIPMENT) THROUGHOUT.FLOORS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REPLACED.

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

REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS.SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS AND WALL COVES.

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

REAR GATED OUTSIDE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THIS AREA

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS MUST EITHER BE CLEANED OR DISCARDED

SEP 28
2012
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED 3 DOZEN EGGS IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 53-58 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER FRONT STEAM TABLE AND NOTED 3 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON TABLE IN DINING AREA,ON WALL IN DINING AREA AND UNDER DISPLAY COOLER ALONG SERVICE LINE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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

THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH BUFFET/STEAM TABLE IN FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA, STORAGE RACKS IN REAR BY EXIT DOORS , GREASY BUILD-UP ON AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE, CUTTING BOARD ON REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP, REAR(INCLUDING CLOSET), DINING ROOM, WASHROOM, AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREAS MUST BE DETAILED CLEANED ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDES COOKING EQUIPMENT) THROUGHOUT.FLOORS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REPLACED.

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

REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS.SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS AND WALL COVES.

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

REAR GATED OUTSIDE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THIS AREA

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS MUST EITHER BE CLEANED OR DISCARDED

JUL 30
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

THE FOLLOWING COOKED FOODS IN 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: TURKEY-47.1F, CANDIED SWEET POTATOES-47.1F, CHICKEN-48.1F - ALL COOKED FOODS MUST BE COOLED IN 6 HOURS(140-70- IN 2 HOURS AND 70-40 IN 4 HOURS). PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). 30LB VALUED AT $40.00 VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.

CRITICALSanitation
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

BLACK SLIMMY SUBSTANCE FOUND INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE -UNIT MUST BE THOROUGHLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED -CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY( NO RESIDUAL FOUND ON DISHES ), UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT LAST INSPECTION BEING USED AT TIME OF THIS INVESTIGATION. NO RECEIPT FROM REPAIRMAN -CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-020.

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

NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES WITH VALID CERTIFICATE OR RECEIPT AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012

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

THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH BUFFET/STEAM TABLE IN FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA, STORAGE RACKS IN REAR BY EXIT DOORS , GREASY BUILD-UP ON AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE, CUTTING BOARD ON REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP, REAR(INCLUDING CLOSET), DINING ROOM, WASHROOM, AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREAS MUST BE DETAILED CLEANED ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDES COOKING EQUIPMENT) THROUGHOUT.FLOORS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REPLACED.

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

REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS.SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS AND WALL COVES.

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

REAR GATED OUTSIDE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THIS AREA

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS MUST EITHER BE CLEANED OR DISCARDED

JUL 20
2012
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

GREENS-61.3 & 63.4F, OX TAILS-55.0F, SMOTHERED LIVER-54.4F, PORK CHOPS-53.2F, MILK-45.1F, EGGS-61.3F, EGGS-47.8F, CHICKEN-46.9F, CHICKEN-50.3F, - ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE HELD AT 4O DEGREES OR BELOW /- 2 DEGREES. ALL COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE COOLED IN SHALLOW CONTAINERS AND REACH REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES WITHIN 6 HOURS(140-70 IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70 -40 IN 4HOURS). INSTRUCTED TO COVER COOKED FOODS LOOSELY. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). APPROXIMATELY 150LB VALUED AT $200.00 VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LINE CONNECTED TO SANITIZER ON DISH MACHINE APPEARS TO BE CLOGGED NO SANITIZER COMING THROUGH IN FINAL RINSE CYCLE. DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, CANNOT BE USED UNTIL SERVICED AND REPAIRED AND RE-INSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-030.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

5 FLIES OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN DINING AREAS AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. 40 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED SCATTERED ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET, IN REAR AREA WHERE COOLERS ARE LOCATED, BEHIND PREP TABLES IN DISH WASHING AREA AND IN FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA ALONG WALL BASES, AND IN CORNERS - MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL RIGHT LOWER SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR, AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.

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

NO CERTIFIED MGR. WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH BUFFET/STEAM TABLE IN FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA, STORAGE RACKS IN REAR BY EXIT DOORS , GREASY BUILD-UP ON AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE, CUTTING BOARD ON REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP, REAR(INCLUDING CLOSET), DINING ROOM, WASHROOM, AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREAS MUST BE DETAILED CLEANED ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDES COOKING EQUIPMENT) THROUGHOUT. FLOORS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REPLACED.

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

REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS AND WALL COVES.

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

REAR GATED OUTSIDE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THIS AREA

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS MUST EITHER BE CLEANED OR DISCARDED.

FEB 14
2012
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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

PAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES. REPLACE ALL LIDS TO BUS PANS THAT IN POOR REPAIR.

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

Inspector Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF WALK-IN COOLER(INCLUDING FAN GUARDS), ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA, EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, EXTERIORS OF ALL PLASTIC BUS PANS USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL EXTERIORS OF METAL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF STOVE/OVEN & LARGE DOUBLE OVEN, CAN OPENER & HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE, DEEP FREEZER AND GRILL.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND REAR AREAS MUST BE DETAILED CLEANED ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDES COOKING EQUIPMENT) THROUGHOUT.

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

WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED. CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED. ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR NEED REPAIRING ALL LOOSE WALL COVE AND BASEBOARDS MUST BE SEALED. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN/STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

REPAIR/REPLACE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS

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

REAR GATED OUTSIDE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THIS AREA

FEB 7
2012
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 48.8F-UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND RE-INSPECTED BY THE CDPH-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

COOKED GREENS-65.6F, CANDIED YAMS-67.5F, BAKED CHICKEN-57.8F, EGGS-50.1F, EGGS-67.1F, BUTTERMILK-47.6F, BEEF RIBS-47.1F, SPARE RIBS-57.1F,GROUND BEEF-47.6F, CHICKEN BREAST-51.1F, MEATLOAF-54.4F-ALL COOKED FOODS THAT ARE PLACED IN REFRIGERATION AND COOLED MUST BE COOLED IN SHALLOW CONTAINERS AND MUST REACH THE REQUIRED COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW WITHIN 6 HOURS(140F-70F IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70F-40F IN 4 HOURS). ALL COOKED FOODS SHOULD ALSO BE LABELED WITH TIME PLACED IN REFRIGERATION AND THIS SHOULD BE DOCUMENTED DAILY (COOLING LOGS)-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). APPROXIMATELY 200LB VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.

SERIOUSOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

PIPES UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WATER DRAINING INTO MOP BUCKET) AND COLD WATER KNOB MISSING-MUST REPAIR SINK-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-030.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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

PAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES. REPLACE ALL LIDS TO BUS PANS THAT IN POOR REPAIR.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF WALK-IN COOLER(INCLUDING FAN GUARDS), ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA, EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, EXTERIORS OF ALL PLASTIC BUS PANS USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL EXTERIORS OF METAL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF STOVE/OVEN & LARGE DOUBLE OVEN, CAN OPENER & HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE, DEEP FREEZER AND GRILL.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND REAR AREAS MUST BE DETAILED CLEANED ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDES COOKING EQUIPMENT) THROUGHOUT.

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

WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED. CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED. ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR NEED REPAIRING ALL LOOSE WALL COVE AND BASEBOARDS MUST BE SEALED. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN/STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

REPAIR/REPLACE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

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

REAR GATED OUTSIDE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THIS AREA.

JUN 30
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED KNIFE BETWEEN TABLE AND WALL INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EXTERIOR OF FLAT GRILL, STOVE TOP, INTERIOR OF COOLERS FANGUARD COVER, ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS, BAND SAW #10 CAN OPENER

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS GREASE BUILD UP AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN REAR STORAGE.

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

FILL HOLES REAR PREP AREA, AND REPAINT WALLS LIGHTER COLOR, AND REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED / GREASE TILES CEILING.ALSO DINNING ROOM.

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR KITCHEN AND MENS ROOM

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

OBSERVED ICE CREAM NO IN USE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REMOVE MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION FAX LETTER TO CDPH 1-312-746-4240 TO REMOVE TAG IF REPAIRED DO NOT USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH.

JUN 3
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED KNIFE BETWEEN TABLE AND WALL INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.

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 CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EXTERIOR OF FLAT GRILL, STOVE TOP, INTERIOR OF COOLERS FANGUARD COVER, ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS, BAND SAW #10 CAN OPENER

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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS GREASE BUILD UP AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN REAR STORAGE

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.FILL HOLES REAR PREP AREA, AND REPAINT WALLS LIGHTER COLOR, AND REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED / GREASE TILES CEILING.ALSO DINNING ROOM.

MINORSanitation
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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR KITCHEN AND MENS ROOM

MINORSanitation
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.OBSERVED ICE CREAM NO IN USE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REMOVE MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION FAX LETTER TO CDPH 1-312-746-4240 TO REMOVE TAG IF REPAIRED DO NOT USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH.

JAN 26
2011
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.

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

REMOVE RUST INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ON STORAGE SHELVES.

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

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS, SHELVES, SINK, ICE MACHINE, STEAM TABLES, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN WASHROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND LIGHT SWITCHES, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.

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

MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND DEBRIS OUTSIDE REAR EXIT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

JAN 13
2011
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
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 ON SITE AT THIS TIME. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR FURNACE CLOSET SCATTERED ALONG WALLS AND FLOOR BASES,UNDER REAR DRY STORAGE RACKS,AND SCATTERED IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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

LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.

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

REMOVE RUST INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ON STORAGE SHELVES.

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

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS, SHELVES, SINK, ICE MACHINE, STEAM TABLES, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN WASHROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND LIGHT SWITCHES, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.

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

MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND DEBRIS OUTSIDE REAR EXIT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

DEC 1
2010
PASSED
8 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. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE RUST INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ON STORAGE SHELVES.

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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS, SHELVES, SINK, ICE MACHINE, STEAM TABLES, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS

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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.

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 MEN WASHROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND LIGHT SWITCHES, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

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 MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.

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

REMOVE STANDING WATER IN MOP PAIL TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

NOV 23
2010
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
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. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDER PANS, 7 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER STEAM TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP BETWEEN DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H70856 COURT DATE 12-30-10 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.

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. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE RUST INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ON STORAGE SHELVES.

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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS, SHELVES, SINK, ICE MACHINE

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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.

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 MEN WASHROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND LIGHT SWITCHES, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

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 MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.

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

REMOVE STANDING WATER IN MOP PAIL TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

JUN 10
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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.ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NEED LABEL.

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.FLOORS IN REAR WALK IN COOLER NEED SOME CLEANING.

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