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Chicago Health Dept

1300 N ASHLAND AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

23 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 25

2026

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAG(S) IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

APR 22

2025

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DISH/ DINING AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.

APR 4

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED EGG PATTIES AND TURKEY STORED AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 44 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 4 POUNDS OF EGG PATTIES AND 6 TURKEY POUNDS ($35). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED SERVICE LINE COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DISH/ STORAGE AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.

MAR 29

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 50 MINUTES AFTER THE INSPECTION BEGAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REACH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 93 F BEFORE GOING DOWN TO 87 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED BY THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

APR 7

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY FROM 8:50 AM-10:05 AM WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS TUNA SALAD WERE PREPARED. THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:05 AM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AND WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FACE PLATE ON SOAP DISPENSER IN REAR PREP AREA FALLS OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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JAN 4

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR THE EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

JAN 19

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRON PREP AND RAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE FRONT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR DISH AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSDIE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 27

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN TRAYS STORED TOO CLOSE TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A A BARRIER AROUND ON THE SIDE OF MOP SINK TO PREVENT WASTE WATER CONTAMINATION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SINGLE SERVICE CUPS STORED UNDER HAND SINK WASTE WATER LINES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

JAN 4

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE UPON INSPECTION RANGING BETWEEN 62.3F TO 68.8F. INSTRUCTED TO OPERATE WITH HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) WATER HAS BEEN REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION OWNER INCREASED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER TANK. HOT WATER NOW AVAILABLE 105.3F AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AND 125.7F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS IN BATHROOM AND DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JAN 22

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 18

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD I.E. MEATBALLS, DELI MEAT, SOUPS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES WITH THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM THE CONDENSER ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER INTO A CATCH PAN LOCATED ON THE TOP SHELF OF THE STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL TO REPAIR THE CONDENSER TO PREVENT LEAKING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER SUCH AS AIR FILTERS, EMPTY BOXES, AND PERSONAL ITEMS STORED NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RE-ORGANIZE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN REAR PREP AREA.

DEC 12

2016

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 5

2016

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

WASH BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM NOT MAINTAIN.BROKEN HANDLE AT FAUCET A SMALL METAL PIN IS LEFT AT FAUCET,VERY HARD TO TURN ON THE FAUCET. OBSERVED 3 MEN AND A WOMAN USING WASHROOM AND COMING OUT WITHOUT HAND WASHING.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TEMPORALLY TO WASH HANDS AFTER USAGE OF THE WASHROOM AT PREP FRONT AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 MANAGER PROVIDED HANDLE FOR THE FAUCET,PROPERLY AND EASILY OPERATED

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAIN. GARBAGE OVERFLOWING,LIDS OPEN WITH BAGS AND OPENED GARBAGE BAGS ON TOP OF IT. USED GLOVES AND OTHER MATERIAL ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LIDS CLOSED AND GROUND CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(CHICKEN,MEATBALLS,TURKEY ,HAM .CHEESE ETC) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS NEED DUE TO 24 HOURS OPERATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A) CERTIFIED MANAGER REPORTED ON SITE AT 10:22am.

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-13-16,REPORT #1751925 #32-VENT COVER AT EAST WALL ABOVE THE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34-FLOOR COVING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT SEALED,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK #36- EXCESS DUST ON LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE EQUIPMENT AT EAST WALL,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TODAY 12-5-16 EMPLOYEE AND I OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

HEAVILY LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE SANITIZER COMPARTMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO MECHANICAL DRAIN STOPPER IN POOR REPAIR NOT CLOSING AT SAID LOCATION,NEED TO REPAIR

APR 13

2016

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

VENT COVER AT EAST WALL ABOVE THE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN A GRAY GARBAGE CONTAINER AND BOXES ARE STORED INSIDE THE EXIT REAR DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DAILY.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR COVING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT SEALED,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING TILES AROUND VENT COVER WITH EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP AT EAST WALL ABOVE THE EQUIPMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

EXCESS DUST ON LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE EQUIPMENT AT EAST WALL,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Critical Pest Activity

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

DUE TO CONSTRUCTION OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH DEBRIS AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL,NEED TO KEEP GROUND CLEAN TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES.GARBAGE LIDS ARE PRESENTLY CLOSED AND NOT OVERFLOWING.

MAR 26

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REACH COOLERS AND GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING, SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FLOOR DRAIN IN BATHROOM NEEDS TO BE ATTACHED. MUST CORRECT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 18

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO VALID CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(CHICKEN 160.9F) PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 3-12-14 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN CEILING TILES ABOVE OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK.

MAR 12

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED MEATBALLS 121.6-125.9F STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT FOOD MUST BE MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

SEP 12

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Storage shelves under prep counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling and light covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust buid-up.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Faucet not maintained at three compartment. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.

JAN 18

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ventilation covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling tile not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Faucet not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to remove cover from spout.

Minor Sanitation

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

Unnecessary articles stored on top of walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove all unused articles.

FEB 6

2012

PASS 1 violation

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.MISSING BASEBOARD COVING BY EXPOSED HAND SINK. MISSING CEILING TITLES ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER.

JAN 30

2012

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. THE ICE MAKER OVER THE POP MACHINE HAS RUST BUILDUP WHEN ON DEFROST RUST WATER GOES ON TO THE ICE OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK MOLD INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE THIS IS ON THE PAN WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE.. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A). ICE MACHINE IS TAGGED TODAY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL THE UNIT ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE IT. CAN NOT USE UNIT NEEDS TO SHOW RECPTS THAT ICE HAS BEEN PURCHASED. NEEDS TO FAX A LETTER TO REMOVE TAG TO 312 747-4240 ATT: A.LOPEZ

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. THE OUTSIDE BACK DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ROLL DOWN DOOR WEST SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROFFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-20.

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. FLOORS UNDER HEAVEY EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND BASE BOARDS, AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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. MISSING BASEBOARD COVING BY EXPOSED HAND SINK. MISSING CEILING TITLES ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER.

JUN 1

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA

DEC 10

2010

PASS 3 violations

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. OBSERVED LOOSE CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REATTACH CEILING TILE/MAKE CLOSE AND TIGHT FITTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE WALK IN COOLER AND STAND UP REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE/INSTALL WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

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. REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

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