STEAK & EGGER.

Chicago Health Dept

1174 W CERMAK RD · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).

35 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jan 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

132

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 29

2026

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED METAL SPATULA TUCKED BETWEEN WALL AND A PIPE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED AIR DRYING DISH RACK ABOVE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR. RACK IN NEED OF REPLACEMNT, RUBBER COATING IS WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CAN OPENER BLADE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST IN VENTILATION HOOD VENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER AIR VENT WITH DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUST-FREE.

JAN 31

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.14 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE, AT THE TIME OF THE RE-INSPECTION, WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP, PORK) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN, OPERATING AND SERVING THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

JAN 24

2025

FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 OBSERVED THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK INOPERABLE AND UNABLE TO TURN ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

APR 16

2024

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 21

2024

PASS · 0 violations

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MAR 14

2024

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

2-301.14 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH DISPOSABLE GLOVES ON HANDLE RAW EGGS AND RAW PORK BACON AND THEN GRAB A CUSTOMER SERVING PLATE TO PLATE READY TO EAT FOODS WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING THEIR HANDS IN BETWEEN GLOVE USE. OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER TAKE A CONTAINER OF SYRUP FROM A CUSTOMER AND THEN PROCEED TO TOUCH READY-TO-EAT TOAST WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING THEIR HANDS BETWEEN GLOVE USE. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO CHANGE GLOVES WHEN CHANGING TASKS AND ALWAYS WASH HANDS PROPERLY BETWEEN GLOVE USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11 OBSERVED A DISHWASHER WASHING A FOOD CONTAINER AT THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED ITEMS WITH A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE (ASTERISK) ON THE MENU THAT CAN NOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW, SUCH AS GRILLED CHICKEN TENDERS, GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST DINNER, LARGE CHICKEN SALAD, PORK CHOP SANDWICH, HAM SANDWICH, CHICKEN SANDWICH, TURKEY SANDWICH, CLUB SANDWICH, PORK CHOP DINNER, SHRIMP BASKET DINNER, COUNTRY FRIED STEAK DINNER, HAM STEAK DINNER, HOT TURKEY DINNER, FISH FILLET DINNER, KID'S MENU 6 PIECE NUGGET AND KID'S MENU GRILLED CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE (ASTERISK) FOR MENTIONED ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Serious Chemical Safety

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

7-209.11 OBSERVED EMPLOYEES STORING ITEMS (BOTTLES OF WATER, DRINK CUPS) ON TOP OF THE DELI MEAT SLICER LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE AN AREA, AWAY FROM FOOD PREP, WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE THEIR PERSONAL ITEMS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT SUCH AS A HAIR NET OR A HAT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED CLOTHS FOR WIPING KNIVES NOT HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED IMPROPER GLOVE USE BY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW PROPER GLOVE USE AND WHEN TO CHANGE GLOVES WITH ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS ON THE PIPES THAT ARE LOCATED BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

FEB 14

2023

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 30

2023

FAIL 1 violation

Minor Other

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE,FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2570059 CONDUCTED ON 1/23/23. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED: STEAK AND EGGS ON THE MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. FOUND REMINDER. FOUND NO DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK), AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 23

2023

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND A SMALL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE(TOP INTERIOR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED STEAK AND EGGS ON THE MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. FOUND REMINDER. FOUND NO DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK), AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZING AGENT FOR THE DISHMACHINE AND THREE COMP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 26

2022

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES, ALONG THE WALL AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

OCT 22

2021

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 29

2021

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, HAND WASHING CLEANER, AND DRYING PROVISIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c)

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 51 OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK (UTILITY/ MOP SINK) ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY THE DATE SPECIFIED (2-15-19)ON THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT (2262039) ARE CLASSIFIED AS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

JUL 27

2021

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

JUL 23

2021

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WASHING HANDS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HANDS MUST BE WASHED AT HAND WASHING SINKS USING HAND WASHING CLEANER AND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATRER, HAND WASHING CLEANER, AND DRYING PROVISIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS(EGGS, CHEESE, BEEF, SAUSAGE PATTIES, WHIP CREAM, MILK AND BUTTER) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (47.8F-54.3F) IN THE WALK IN COOLER, MILK (50.2F) IN THE SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA, AND CHEESE (67.7F) IN THE FRONT PREP AREA STORED UNDER THE COUNTER. TCS FOODS FOR COLD HOLDING SHALL BE AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 215LBS VALUED AT $540. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER(48.2F) AND SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA(47.3F) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. COOLING EQUIPMENT SHALL BE ABLE TO HOLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE PREP AREA CLOGGED AND UNABLE TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FEB 14

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, EGGS) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK NOT STAYING ON FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT HANDWASHING SINK HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER STAYS ON FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FEB 15

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES PREPARE TOAST WITHOUT USING GLOVES AFTER CONTACT WITH FOOD CONTAINERS, CASH HANDLING, AND TOUCHING OTHER ITEMS ON THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS AND PIC THAT THEY MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY TO EAT FOODS WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS,SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENCING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION, COS. 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE FOOD IS COOKED,PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(c).

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED AF VARIETY OF FODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED(COOKED SHREDDED POTATOES, SAUCES PLACED IN INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS, STEAKS INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED FOR PREPERATION)instructed THAT FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24HRS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD,DISCARDED OR CONSUMED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU FOR UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LIGHT COMING FROM UNDER THE DOOR AND GRAY TAPE IN THE PLACE WHERE THE HANDLE SHOULD BE ON THE DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DOOR SWEEP AND DOOR HANDLE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISE. INSTRUCTED THAT MUST TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION/MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TESTS STRIPS ON PREMISES FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT OR OTHER DEVICE THAT ACURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED. COS 7-38-005.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK (UTILITY/ MOP SINK) ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO ATTAIN/MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

APR 4

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF SMALL FREEZER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER OF FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AT BOTTOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT GRILL IN PREP AREA, AT REAR PREP AREA, UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN CORNER AT REAR PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 1ST COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK AT REAR PREP AREA.

JAN 30

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

SOAP DISPENSER AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN PREP AREA CLOGGED, PREVENTING SOAP TO FLOW AND ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING WITH SOAP. MANAGER REMOVED AND CLEANED TO ALLOW SOAP TO FLOW AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF SMALL FREEZER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER OF FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AT BOTTOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 1ST COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK AT REAR PREP AREA.

APR 19

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES COOKS AND SERVES STEAK AND EGGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

APR 14

2017

FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2010002 ON 4/7/17 NOT CORRECTED: 29 - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1977116 ON 12/14/16 NOT CORRECTED: 33 - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN. 38 - OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IS NEEDED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

APR 7

2017

FAIL 1 violation

Serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1977116 ON 12/14/16 NOT CORRECTED: 33 - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN. 38 - OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IS NEEDED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

DEC 14

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NO ICE BIN COVER ON THE ICE STORED BEHIND CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN AND UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE FRONT AND REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAK ON PIPE LOCATED UNDER THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IS NEEDED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 30

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN SHELF INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS; THE GASKETS ON ALL COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS, UNDER THE GRILL. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND TH ICE MACHINE (STANDING WATER) AND BEHIND THE FURNACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 11

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SLICER, PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER, BEVERAGE MACHINES, SHAKE MIXER, COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR FAUCET HANDLES ON SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM(WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS). INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

AUG 4

2015

FAIL 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED HAM 56.1F AND SLICED TOMATOES 51.3F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING CUPS IN FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. 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

REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN IN PREP AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT BEGINNING OF INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP, 167.5F, CHILI 152.6F)ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED AT 9:10 AM SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

Serious Facility Condition

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

FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, DRAINPIPE UNDER RIGHT COMPARTMENT LEAKING HEAVILY AND DRAINING ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1528045 ON 3-19-15. 34-REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND POST IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SLICER, PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER, BEVERAGE MACHINES, SHAKE MIXER, COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN CEILING VENT ABOVE POP MACHINE IN WAIT STATION AREA(DUST BUILDUP). SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR FAUCET HANDLES ON SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM(WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS). INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN ICE BIN TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.

MAR 19

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN BOTH PREP AREAS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE WALLS.

DEC 17

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILES BENEATH THE FRONT AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS REGROUTING AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 10

2014

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER STORAGE TEMPERATURE.(1)MEDIUM CONTAINER OF COOKED SLICED MEAT LOAF IN PREP AREA,INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 90.2F-92.1F - NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $20.00 (APPROX 15LBS) AS STATED BY MANAGER ON DUTY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Pest Activity

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 OR BY E-MAIL: CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:D.BHATTAL.ALSO,REMOVE FLY STRIPS ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND CUSTOMER DINING BOOTH TABLES AND WINDOWS. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECCOMENDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND REMOVE DEAD FRUIT FLIES ON WINDOW LEDGES NEXT TO CUSTOMER DINING BOOTH TABLES THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY TO CONTROL PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOM COUNTERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREAS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILES BENEATH THE FRONT AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS REGROUTING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR.MUST PROVIDE LIGHTS SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 8

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER STORAGE TEMPERATURE. LARGE CONTAINER OF EGGS STORED ON BOX IN PREP AREA, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 65.4F. MGR IMMEDIATELY DISCARDED AND DENATURE SAME (APPROX 15LBS $25 VALUE) CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED BY FOOD HANDLERS, MALE COOK HANDLING RAW CHICKEN BREAST WITH BARE HANDS AND THROWING ON GRILL CAUSING RAW JUICES AND BLOOD TO SPLATTER, THEN RINSED HANDS WITH WATER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND CONTINUED TO HANDLE AND PLATE READY TO EAT FOOD FOR SERVICE (STEAK, HASHBROWNS). OBSERVED FEMALE WAITRESS PLACING BARE HANDS IN ICE BIN, TOUCHED ICE AND WET FINGERS TO OPEN PLASTIC BAG TO PLACE TO GO ORDERS (ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION). INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE AND FOOD THAT WAS PLATED. INSTD MGR ON PROPER HAND WASHING AND HANDLING OF FOOD PROPERLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING ICE BIN COVER. PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING SIDES, UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING, LEGS, ETC. NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK FAUCET AND UNDERNEATH PIPE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.

FEB 19

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BLADE OF CAN OPENER AND MEAT SLICER ON REAR PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL AND MAINTAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND TOILET OF WOMENS WASHROOM. CLEAN WALL BEHIND GRILL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

END CAPS NEEDED ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA; PROVIDE END CAPS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

NOV 15

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SHELVING REGULARLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE ICE MACHINE DOOR INTERIOR IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE UNIT. THE FRAMING NORTH OF THE GRILL IS FULL OF FOOD BUILDUP, CLEAN OUT THE FOOD BUILDUP AND SANITIZE THE AREA. THE CAN OPENER HAS SOME BUILDUP ON THE BASE AND BLADE; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE CAN OPENER.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOOR DRAINS HAVE DIRTY BUILDUP AND THE TILE IS DAMAGED NEXT TO THE ONE SOUTH OF THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR THE TILE AND CLEAN THE DRAINS.

FEB 15

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. The grill and fryer area has a large amount of food and grease spillage; wash, rinse and sanitize said area in detail and maintain it. The south-west walk in cooler rack is dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the rack. The counter above the front three compartment sink is dirty, clean and reseal said area. Clean the dirty radiator in the women's rest room.

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. The meat slicer has a yellow buildup below the blade; clean and sanitize the slicer in detail.

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. The floors have dirty buildup in the corners and edges of the front counter, clean the floor from corner to corner.

Minor Sanitation

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

The water glass filler has a dirty buildup; wash, rinse and sanitize.

JUL 11

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED IN A REACH-IN COOLER AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES: RAW EGGS AT 48 TO 57.6, COOKED POTATOES AT 57.7 AND COOKED DICED HAM AT 48.2 DEGREES F. A COMBINED TOTAL OF ABOUT 10LBS OF SAID FOOD, VALUED AT $15.00 WAS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-004(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NO LID FOR ICE BIN, LEAVING ICE EXPOSED. MUST PROVIDE A PROPERLY FITING LID. OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NO EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO REAR FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DOOR SEPARATING THESE AREAS OR INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HAND SINK.

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. OBSERVED ENCRUSTED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BY WATER HEATER FLOOR. MUST CLEAN. OBSERVED POOLED WATER BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST CONTROL SOURCE OF WATER AND KEEP AREA CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NO CHLORINE TESTING STRIPS ON PREMISES TO CHECK CHLORINE CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 18

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. FOUND RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN THE BACK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

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. THE FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.

MAR 3

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND 48 EGGS SETTING ON THE SHELF OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT TEMPERATURE 60.5F EGGS NOT AT PROPER TEMPS MUST BE 40F OR BELOW MUST KEEP IN A REFRIGERATED UNIT.MANAGER DISPOSED OF THE EGGS. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A).HOOOO636340 12 COURT DATE APRIL 14,2011 AT 9:00AM ROOM 112 400 W SUPERIOR CHICAGO, IL OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE REPORT.

Critical Sanitation

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

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. THE METAL PLATE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IS RUSTY AND DRIPPING YELLOW WATER ON TO THE ICE WHEN UNIT IS ON THE DEFROST CYCLE. MANAGER REMOVED THE ICE AND IS CLEANING IT NOW. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A) HOOOO636340 12 SEE ABOVE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE RACKS,CAN OPENER AND REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

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. THE WALKIN FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE AND CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP.

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