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3346 W FOSTER AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
15 of 25 inspections passed, 4 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 92025PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
NOTED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
BAGS OF ICE MELTER CRYSTAL MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE.
BOTH BOTTOM METAL THRESHOLDS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR AND SECURED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND PROPERLY REPAIR.
OLD UNUSED ICE MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #57 NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-3-25 REPORT #2609957.----#57-- 2-102.13- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 32025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORNED-OUT BLACKENED CAULK ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 82024PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN WOMEN WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 142023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TURKEY, MEATBALLS, SLICED TOMATOES, AND HAM) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
APR 292022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER UNDERNEATH OVEN IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE LINE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER UNDERNEATH OVEN IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE LINE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINET UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER MACHINE IN FRONT DINING AREA.
FOUND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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JUN 152021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS THAWING ON THE PREP TABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS.
MAY 52020FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGER PROVIDED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE BRACELETS AND RING ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
AUG 92019FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT MISSING INCOMPLETE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KNOZZLES AND DRIP TRAY AT FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DRIED-UP SYRUP DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLOUDY OILY WASTE WATER WITH FOUL ODOR COMING OUT FROM TOP LID OF GREASE TRAP BOX WHEN WATER IS ONLY RELEASED FROM THE 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP BOX AND DRAIN LINES TO PREVENT INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND LOOSE COVING COMING OUT FROM THE WALL ADJACENT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 292018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.11(A)- NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11- NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
6-201.13- GAP AROUND THE CONDUITS AND PIPES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA CLOSE TO THE WATER HEATER. MUST SEALED AND MAINTAIN.
6-303.11- BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS OF THE DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13- 3 EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD HAS NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST ATTEND THE TRAINING AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATE.
PA-100-0367-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
DEC 72017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FRONT 2 DOOR REACH-IN-COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,AMBIENT AIR 60.1F,MANAGER STATES A SERVICE CALL WAS MADE,WAITING FOR COOLER REPAIR. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE SAID COOLER AT THIS TIME.THERE IS ENOUGH REFRIGERATION TO MAINTAIN FOOD TEMPERATURES.THE UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME.(NO CITATION ISSUED).7-38-005(A).
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BLACKENED,WORNED-OUT CAULK ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP BOX AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
APR 262017PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2028460 DATED:04/18/2017. 16. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE--ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.03/14/2017. AT THIS TIME,ICE MACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION".MUST NOT USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL THE CDPH-OFFICE IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX OR E-MAIL FOR TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
SEE VIOLATION#14.
APR 182017FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE--ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES,SOUPS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM WALLS/CEILINGS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 132016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND INTERIOR OF SOFT DRINK MACHINE CABINET NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOUND CLUTTER ON TOP OF WALK IN COOLER THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD BULBS). MUST DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
APR 222016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the front display/prep cooler: 4lbs of sliced cucumbers at 48.2f, 3lbs of roast beef at 51.9f, 2lbs of steak at 52.1f, 6lbs of tuna at 50.4f, 16lbs of chicken at 50.1f-62.7f, 6lbs of ham at 50.0f, 4lbs of salami at 47.1f, 4lbs of pepperoni at 48.0f, 10lbs of turkey at 46.1f-50.5f, 1lb of bologna at 48.9f, 9lbs of sliced tomatoes at 53.3f, 9lbs of cheese at 55.1f, 4lbs of sliced onions at 50.2f, 7lbs of falafel/veggie patties at 49.2f, and 3lbs of sliced green peppers at 47.1f. Also in the hot hold unit-12lbs of meatballs at 123.9f. Operator discarded and denatured said food, reported value of $150. Instructed to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical Citation Issued 7-38-005(a).
No City of Chicago Certified Foodservice Manager on site upon arrival (Maria Cruz arrived at 9:00am). Instructed facility that a City of Chicago Certified Foodservice Manager must be on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and/or served (chicken, beef, etc). Serious citation issued 7-38-012(a).
Observed dirt and debris in the sandwich prep cooler below the containers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed dirt and debris on the floors along the wall bases in the dining room and prep areas as well as under tables in the dining room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed the men's washroom to have very little light provided. Instructed facility to repair so washroom is well lit and maintain.
Observed the front exposed handsink to have low water pressure. Instructed facility to increase and maintain.
FEB 52015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA NEEDS REPLACE,
ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT,
OCT 172014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
STORAGE CABINETS UNUDER FRONT COUNTER AND UNDER SODA DISPENSER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
FLOOR IN REAR UNDER STORAGE RACKS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST DERIS.
JAN 132014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Storage cabinets and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor under equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris. Floor tile damaged near rear exit door. Intructed to replace damaged floor tile.
Light coverss through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
FEB 52013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEBRIS INSIDE MOP SINK AND CABINETS UNDER SODA DISPENSERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE.
DEBRIS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE UNDER FRONT AREA EXPOSED SINK, SLOW DRAINAGE AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.
OCT 202011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; CABINETS UNDER SODA DISPENSERS AND TRAY FOR SAME SODA DISPENSERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS, MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.
MAR 112011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; PREP REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT SERVING AREA, HOLDING BOXES AND MOP SINK.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT REAR DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR DRAIN SAME AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT DINING AREA.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3PART SINK AND EXPOSED SINK AT REAR PREP AREA.
OCT 252010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #419382
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #419382
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #419382
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #419382
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #419382
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #419382
OCT 122010FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER HAS AN OPEN HOLE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF CONTAINER, 6 TO 8 INCH. SERIOUS VIOLATION HOOOO63613-12 COURT NOV 18-2010 1 P.M.
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASE FROM THE MIDDLE SINK IT BACK UP INTO THE SANITIZING SINK. IT FILL WITH REDDISH RUSTY INTO SINK. IT SLOWLY DRAINS OUT.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL DRY GOODS, ALL ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER NEEDS DATES AND LABLE
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SPLASH GAURDS ARE NEED AT EXPOSED HAND BOWEL, AND IN REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR. RUST ON TOP OF GREASE BOX NEED TO BE PAINTED
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DRY STORAGE IN REAR ARE NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. UNDER THE SODE MACHINE NEED DETAIL CLEANING
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN WALK UNDER RACK, AND AROUND STORAGE
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING IN MENS BATHROOM NEEDS TO BE REPAINTED OR CLEAN
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. BASE OF FACUIT IS LEAKING AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. VENTS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING
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