STAR GYROS.

Chicago Health Dept

3400 W ROOSEVELT RD · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026), 2 critical violations noted.

44 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

233

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 10

2026

PASS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED OPEN CAN OF BEVERAGE ON PREP TABLE NEAR GYRO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF SIDE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED HANDLE OF DISPENSING UTENSILS STORED INSIDE FOOD ITEMS IN BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE DISPENSING HANDLES ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Other

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND LIDS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR IN WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 13

2025

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 5

2025

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PLACE AIR PODS IN EAR, OPERATE PHONE. OPERATE CELLULAR DEVICE AND IMMEDIATELY GRAB READY-TO-EAT FOOD (LETTUCE) TO BUILD SANDWICH DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES AND PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT COULD CONTAMINATE HANDS AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED. THE LETTUCE WAS DISCARDED, AND THE FOOD HANDLER PROPERLY WASHED THEIR HANDS AT THIS TIME. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN TOILET ROOM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE COOLING UNITS LONGER THAN 48 HOURS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITHOUT LABELS. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... (APPROX 25 LBS COOKED CHICKEN BREAST, 35 LBS GROUND BEEF, 30 LBS ITALIAN SAUSAGES, 25 LBS COOKED STEAK, 15 LBS CORNED BEEF, 2.5 LBS GYRO MEAT. THE INSURED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL TCS FOODS STORED IN COOLING UNITS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE DISCARDED DATE LABELS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER WAS ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR TESTING THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED ALL WORKING INGREDIENTS AS WELL AS FLOUR, BATTER, SEASONING STORED INSIDE BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 4

2024

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 30

2024

FAIL 2 violations

Minor Other

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

OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS, BOWLS, AND SPOONS STORED INSIDE OF BULK CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS FORMS OF CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOTCORRECTED FROM REPORT #2600541 ON 08/22/24 8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORECTED FROM REPORT #2585535 ON 11/20/23. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. #47. OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET. #49. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE REACH-IN PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS. #55. OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR BOTTOMS AND DOORS OF ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD FROM FRYER CABINETS, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, AND STEAM TABLES. #55.OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55.OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM THE WASHROOM (BLANKETS, CLOTHES). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. #56. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON BOTH HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEMS AND THE FILTERS ON THE REAR HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UNDER THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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AUG 22

2024

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS OF COOKED CHICKEN STRIPS/WINGS AND 1.5 POUNDS OF PIZZA PUFFS STORED INSIDE THE HOT HOLD UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 65F-111F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR HIGHER AND MAINTAIN. PIC VOLUNTATIRLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: APPROXIMATELY 25 POUNDS OF CHICKEN, BEEF, STEAK RANGING BETWEEN 52F-59F. APPROXIMATELY 3 POUNDS OF SLICED TOMATOES, 2 POUNDS OF CHEESE, 10 POUNDS OF TZATZIKI SAUCE, AND 2 POUNDS OF SLICED LETTUCE. ALL SAID ITEMS ARE STORED INSIDE OF A DOOR UNIT WITH A COLD-HOLD ATTACHED. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. PLEASE SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION INFO.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED TWO-DOOR UNIT WITH COLD-HOLD ATTACHED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 52F-59F AND STORING TCS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, TZATZIKI SAUCE, CHEESE, BEEF, CHICKEN). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INPSECTION.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS CONTAINING FLOUR, BREADING, SEASONINGS, ETC, WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS BEHIND TWO DOOR UPRIGHT COOLING UNITS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Other

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

OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS, BOWLS, AND SPOONS STORED INSIDE OF BULK CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS FORMS OF CONTAMINATION.

Minor Other

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED PER CODE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED .

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORECTED FROM REPORT #2585535 ON 11/20/23. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. #47. OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET. #49. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE REACH-IN PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS. #55. OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR BOTTOMS AND DOORS OF ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD FROM FRYER CABINETS, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, AND STEAM TABLES. #55.OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55.OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM THE WASHROOM (BLANKETS, CLOTHES). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. #56. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON BOTH HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEMS AND THE FILTERS ON THE REAR HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UNDER THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 20

2023

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR BOTTOMS AND DOORS OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM WASHROOM (BLANKETS, CLOTHES). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON BOTH HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEMS AND THE FILTERS ON THE REAR HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UNDER THE UNITS.

APR 13

2023

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR IN MIDDLE PREP AREA NORTHWEST WALL TO BE DAMAGED AT BOTTOM ALLOWING A 1/4 GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PEST.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD CONNECTED TO DELI COOLER UNIT TO HAVE DEEP DARK GROOVES AND MARKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR BOTTOMS AND DOORS OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKS IN WALL IN MIDDLE REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM SINGLE DOOR COOLER AND NEXT TO STOVE. OBSERVED HOLE IN SOUTHEAST WALL IN STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM WASHROOM (BLANKETS, CLOTHES). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 27

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING TO STORE ITEMS OFF FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE, FRYERS, AND INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AND HOLES IN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN THE CEILING THE BASEMENT, AND BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND REPAIR ALL HOLES, AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 20

2022

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED HOT DOGS, SLICED DELI MEAT, AND COOKED GYRO) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS; FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 35 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE, AND ON A STORAGE SHELF NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND HEAVY RUST BUILD UP ON THE METAL SHELVES INSIDE THE 7-UP UPRIGHT COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REFINISH SHELVING TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING TO STORE ITEMS OFF FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE, FRYERS, AND INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DRAINAGE PIPE CONNECTED TO THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THEBASEMENT, AND ON THE SHELVES NEAR THE EXIT DOOR/REAR DESK AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREAS, AND REORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES, STORING OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

JUL 19

2022

PASS 9 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE LOWER SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE FLAT TOP, OBSERVED A CARD BOARD LINER AROUND THE GYRO MEAT UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF MAKING AREAS EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OPENING OF ALL DEEP FRYER UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST HARBORING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM GYRO STATION WITH RUST BUILDING UP ON THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE SPRAYER ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR OF THE FOOD SERVICE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, AND DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD SERVICE HANDLERS CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE COPY ON SITE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER THAT JUST TOOK THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

OCT 27

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPERTOWELS AVAILABLE AT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST ALWAYS BE STOCKED WITH SOAP AND PAPERTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS: BURGERS IN PREP AREA (94.6F), GYRO MEAT IN FRONT PREP AREA (105.6F) GYRO MEAT IN REAR PREP AREA (75.9F). ALL HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES MUST BE 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER: STEAK (44.7F). ALL COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES MUST BE 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD A TOTAL OF 22 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS AT A COST OF $713.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS NOT DATE MARKED INSIDE PREP COOLER. ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE COOKED, COOLED, AND HELD OVERNIGHT MUST BE DATE MARKED WITH NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS FROM DATE OF PREPARATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED MUTLIPLE BOXES OF FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED COOKWARE IMPROPERLY STORED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR AIR-DRYING. MUST INVERT POTS AND PANS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

OCT 8

2021

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED MUTLIPLE BOXES OF FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

SEP 30

2021

FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

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

Critical Sanitation

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED CHEF TOUCHING CELL PHONE AND FACE MASK THEN HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASKS THAT CAUSE CROSS CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED CHEF IN PREP AREA PREPARING READY TO EAT FOODS (BURGERS) WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES TO PREPARE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF HANDS. PRIORITY. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED THAWING, RAW STEAK STORED ABOVE COOKED GROUND BEEF IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE COOKED, READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE RAW FOODS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. FOOD HANDLER DISCARDED GROUND BEEF. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN PREP AREA HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: BURGERS (97.8F) AND FRIED CHICKEN (85.4F). ALL FOODS FOR HOT HOLDING MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 4 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCT. COST UNKNOWN. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN PREP COOLER MAINTAING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES: BEEF (44.0F) AND TOMATO (43.5F). INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 4 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS. COST UNKOWN. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS NOT DATE MARKED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE COOKED, COOLED, AND HELD OVERNIGHT MUST BE DATE MARKED WITH NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS FROM DATE OF PREPARATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED MUTLIPLE BOXES OF FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOALTION FROM REPORT DATED 01/14/2021 NOT CORRECTED: #57 MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.

JAN 21

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

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

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND ALONG TOP & SIDES OF BASEMENT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GAURD IN BETWEEN MOP SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH SOILED APRONS ON.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Food Temperature

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING CABINET AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN 1ST FL. EMPLOYEES AREA AND BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.

JAN 14

2021

FAIL 21 violations 7 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 )(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (GYROS,CHICKEN,TACO MEAT,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Documentation & Training

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

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

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 4LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 70.5F,11LBS. SLICED COOKED GYROS 76.0F- 86.5F,1LBS. COOKED CHOPPED STEAK 93.7F,3LBS. SHREEDED GYROS & CORNED BEEF 84.9F,ON TOPSIDE OF TABLES,INSIDE OF STEAM TABLE AND INSIDE OF A RE-USED FRENCH FRY BOX.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE AND COLD HOLDING AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 19LBS. $57.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. DICED CHICKEN 50.9F,5LBS. COOKED TACO MEAT 50.0F STORED INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.10LBS. $25.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LANDING LEADING TO BASEMENT IN BETWEEN CASES OF POP,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND 2- DEAD MICE ONE ON FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND OTHER INSIDE OF A BUCKET IN SAME AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/14/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GAURD IN BETWEEN MOP SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH SOILED APRONS ON.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Food Temperature

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING CABINET AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES,OPENING IN BRICK WALL IN BASEMENT NEAR DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN 1ST FL. EMPLOYEES AREA AND BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.

AUG 26

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED GYRO MEAT STORED ON A SHELF BESIDE THE GRILL AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(90.3F). ALL TCS FOODS FOODS FOR HOT HOLDING SHALL BE AT 135F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 3LBS VALUED AT $10. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT A FACE COVERING. MUST PROVIDE FACE COVERINGS AND MAINTAIN. 7-28-060

AUG 4

2020

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 3

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS,CHICKEN WINGS 83.3F (HOT HOLDING UNIT) AND ITALIAN BEEF 94.3F(STOVE TOP) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 3LB OF CHICKEN WINGS AND 5LB ITALIAN BEEF VALUED AT $30 TCS FOODS FOR HOT HOLDING SHALL BE AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, MILK, CHEESE, YOGURT, SOUR CREAM, AND TZATZIKI SAUCE)IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(47.5F-50.5F).MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 100LBS VALUED AT $1000 TCS FOODS FOR COLD HOLDING SHALL BE AT 41F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #21

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER AT 50.5F. COOLING UNITS SHALL BE AT 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

MAY 14

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, DRYING PROVISIONS, AND HAND WASHING CLEANSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE GASKET ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT PARTIALLY MISSING ON THE LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MAR 4

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, DRYING PROVISIONS, AND HAND WASHING CLEANSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED PIZZA PUFFS(75.4F) AND CHICKEN(73.8F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. TCS FOODS FOR HOT HOLDING SHALL BE AT 135F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 35 POUNDS VALUED AT $95. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED BEEF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(62.2F) STORED IN A WHITE BUCKET ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. TCS FOODS FOR COLD HOLDING SHALL BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 10 POUNDS VALUED AT $30. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE GASKET ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT PARTIALLY MISSING ON THE LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXHAUST HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

OCT 30

2019

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE THE DEEP FREEZER TO PROTECT FROM THE DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

APR 11

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

*PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMLPY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS TO MONITOR FOODS.

Minor Food Temperature

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

NOTED KNIVIES USE FOR CUTTING SANDWHICHES STORE THE PREP TABLE UNDERNEATH THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPER STORE IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY MANNER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PREMISES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEE'S WITH THE CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

APR 11

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINET AND SKILLET. OBSERVED FISH AT 128.1F AND CHICKEN AT 122.1F INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINET. ALSO, OBSERVED HAMBURGERS AT 97.1F INSIDE OF THE SKILLET. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AND IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED PRODUCE (LETTUCE AND GREEN PEPPERS) STORED ON THE SAME SHELF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AS RAW CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE READY-TO-EAT FOODS ABOVE RAW FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, OBSERVED UNCOVERED FOODS STORED IN THE PREP COOLER UNDER DIRTY SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM AND UNCOVERED CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO, OBSERVED A BUCKET OF CHOPPED ONIONS STORED IN A BUCKET THAT WAS MARKED "DISH DETERGENT." SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SINGLE USE UTENSILS STORED IN DIRTY PLASTIC CONTAINERS. OBSERVED DIRTY KNIVES STORED IN THE KNIFE RACK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. ALSO OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE ITEMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS WITH HANDLES THAT ARE PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, PREP TABLE AND COOLERS, SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP COOLER, KNIFE RACK, CHEST FREEZER AND DUST ON HANGING STORAGE RACK FOR POTS AND PANS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. REPAIR THE CEILING IN DISREPAIR ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. SCRAPE AND REPAINT ALL AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING. REGLUE THE LOOSE BASEBOARD UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES AND COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

DEC 14

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, ALSO CLEAN SHELVING IN THE SAME AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.

AUG 3

2017

PASS · 0 violations

APR 19

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND LITTER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR.

JAN 13

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK NEAR THE 2 DOOR REACH-N COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA.

DEC 19

2016

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT OUTER DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1965988 DATE 10-05-2016 (34)REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK NEAR THE 2 DOOR REACH-N COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES OF DUST BUILS-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT PREP AR

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA

DEC 14

2016

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT OUTER DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1965988 DATE 10-05-2016 (34)REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK NEAR THE 2 DOOR REACH-N COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES OF DUST BUILS-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA

OCT 5

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE WORN GASKET ON LOWER DOOR TO 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(LARGE GAP,DOOR NOT CLOSING TIGHT ALLOWING WARM AIR INSIDE OF UNIT).

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

: REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, AND KEEP FLOOR DRY. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS AND ROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

JUL 25

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE WORN GASKET ON LOWER DOOR TO 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(LARGE GAP,DOOR NOT CLOSING TIGHT ALLOWING WARM AIR INSIDE OF UNIT).

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, AND KEEP FLOOR DRY. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS AND ROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

JUL 12

2016

FAIL 12 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER (48.8F) AND 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(52.1F) BOTH FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AT TIME OF THIS INVESTIGATION. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES WERE DISCARDED AND UNITS WERE ALSO TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

CUT TOMATOES-49.3F, CUT LEAFY GREENS-47.9F, GROUND BEEF-52.1F, PIZZA PUFFS-51.4F, STEAK BURGERS-52.6F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN REFRIGERATION MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(25LB VALUED AT $90) WAS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MGR. THAT THE SINK MUST BE SET UP PROPERLY TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE WHEN CLEANING MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

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

IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT SCATTERED ON FLOOR. ALSO FOUND OUTER DOOR OPEN WITH THE STORM DOOR NOT PROPERLY INSECT OR RODENT-PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS(ALSO NOTED A FOUL ODOR), RODENT AND INSECT-PROOF STORM DOOR OR KEEP THE OUTER DOOR CLOSED WHICH MUST BE INSECT AND RODENT-PROOFED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

GREASE RECEPTACLE IN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GREASE FOUND ALL OVER THE LID OF THE RECEPTACLE, MUST KEEP THE EXTERIOR CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Chemical Safety

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISES AT TIME OF THIS INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE WORN GASKET ON LOWER DOOR TO 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(LARGE GAP,DOOR NOT CLOSING TIGHT ALLOWING WARM AIR INSIDE OF UNIT).

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. WASTE LINE PIPE FOR AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IN BASEMENT IS NOT LONG ENOUGH TO EXTEND OVER FLOOR DRAIN, LEAVING A LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER ON THE FLOOR- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PIPE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE OR PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT.

AUG 31

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Other

29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE STORAGE SHELF IN THE REAR WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR AREA AND THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE STOVE, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VENT SYSTEM AND ABOVE DOOR AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE MOP BUCKET AND ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE UPWARD TO DRY.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED THAT BEGINNING JAN. 1, 2017 ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFO ON THE IDPH WEBSITE.

DEC 19

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER AND SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS. NOTED ICE BUILD UP IN THE DEEP FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

OCT 2

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

JUL 11

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE THE TORN AND RIPPED GASKETS AT THE WALKIN COOLER,UNDERCOUNTER GASKETS AND THE TWO DOOR LATCHES AND THE WALKIN COOLER LATCH.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. EQUIPMENT INCLUDES FRYERS, GRILL, PREP COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME DREASE BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. NO FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT.

MAY 14

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. EQUIPMENT INCLUDES FRYERS, GRILL, PREP COOLERS ETC.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, ALSO BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS AND IN CORNER AREAS TOO.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. NO FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT.

APR 10

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. EQUIPMENT INCLUDES FRYERS, GRILL, PREP COOLERS ETC.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, ALSO BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS AND IN CORNER AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. NO FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT.

OCT 23

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. EQUIPMENT INCLUDES FRYERS, GRILL, PREP COOLERS ETC.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, ALSO BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS AND IN CORNER AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 17

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. EQUIPMENT INCLUDES FRYERS, GRILL, PREP COOLERS ETC.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, ALSO BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS AND IN CORNER AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

APR 5

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, DUST. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GRILL, CLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT ALSO.

Minor Sanitation

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 PIPE BEHIND TOILET AND AROUND PIPES OF HANDSINK IN WASHROOM. ALSO SEAL AROUND PIPE BEHIND DEEP FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. NO FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT.

OCT 13

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.Must clean:Unused equipment on site, deep fryers,grill table,pipes,walk in cooler shelves. VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Minor Sanitation

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.Must replace:Damaged floor tiles in prep area and lobby. VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Minor Sanitation

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.Must seal:All openings around pipes.Must repair:Ceiling in poor repair in prep area.Must seal:Holes in lower wallbases under storage shelves VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.Must remove:tape from faucet neck at mopsink.Must repair:Leaky pipe in basement VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Minor Sanitation

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.Must elevate:Articles off of floor in basement. VIOLATION STILL PENDING

JAN 6

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.Must replace:Damaged floor tiles in prep area and lobby.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.Must remove:tape from faucet neck at mopsink.Must repair:Leaky pipe in basement

Minor Sanitation

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

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