SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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BEAT. 38/100

780 N MILWAUKEE AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 12, 2022 · passed with conditions

Failed an inspection 6 years ago. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
8 passed · 8 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Nov 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 12
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES TO CLEAN UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE SUPPLIES OR BODY FLUID SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOOD (MEATBALLS) AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 123.9F. ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMAATELY 1LB OF FOOD PRODUCT AT A COST OF $10 DISCARDED. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, TUNA, AND STEAK) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 45.8F, 44.7F, AND 44.6F. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 8 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCT DISCARDED AT A COST OF $40. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROODF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLLERGEN TRAINING FOR AL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

MAY 13
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES TO CLEAN UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE SUPPLIES OR BODY FLUID SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

WATER SLOWLY DRAINING FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 5
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

FOUND MANAGER AT CASH REGISTER WITHOUT FACE COVERING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FACE COVERING OVER BOTH NOSE AND MOUTH AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN PUBLIC PLACE. FACE COVERING PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 7-28-060. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 30
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINK ONSITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINK.

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

FOUND REAR HANDWASHING SINK SOAP DISPENSOR LID BROKEN, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND STORAGE SHELF IN REAR FOOD PREPERATION AREA LINED WITH CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND LIGHT MISSING IN REAR REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER. ALSO NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN REAR FOOD PREPERATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADQEQUATE LIGHT IN SAID AREAS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROODF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLLERGEN TRAINING FOR AL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

JAN 21
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

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JAN 14
2020
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED THEN SLOWLY DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINAGE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

FEB 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER FROM TABLE WHERE THE SELF-SERVE SODA MACHINE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM, AND THE FLOOR AROUND THE CO-2 TANKS IN THE THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JUN 11
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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

DEC 1
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED A BACKED UP TOILET FILLED WITH HUMAN WASTE AND THE ELECTRIC HAND DRYER NOT OPERATIONAL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM THAT IS SHARED BY EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE WASHROOMS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

APR 6
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOTED FLOOR DAMAGED IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR HOLE.

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

NOTED LEAKS A THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 10
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION AND THE TABLES IN THE DINING AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

SEP 18
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 23
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

OBSERVED NO SOAP AND TOILET TISSUE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. TOILET TISSUE SHALL BE SUPPLIED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE ICE DISPENSER, NOZZLES, AND SPIGOTS.

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

REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS, UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ETC.

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

SEAL OPENINGS ARIUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOMS.

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

PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

JUN 6
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF VARIOUS SECTIONS OF FRONT PREP COOLERS ARE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FRONT LINE OF COOLER READS 51.7F,MIDDLE SECTION OF COOLER READS 46.9F AND BACK SECTION OF COOLER READS 44.5 WHICH HAS POTENTIALLY HARDOUS FOODS INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER COOLER WILL BE TAGED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN COOLER IS REPAIRED FAX# 312-746-4240 ATTENTION ARLEEN LOPEZ,SUPERVISOR CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

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

INTERNAL TEMPERATURES TAKEN OF SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT FRONT PREP COOLER RANAGE FROM 48.5F TO 51.6F FOODS ITEMS WERE ROAST BEEF,CHEESE,TURKEY,CHICKEN STRIP, SLICED TOMATOES , BACON STEAK LETTUE COLD CUT,VEGGIES FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION TOTAL WEIGHT 49LBS TOTAL COST $118.00 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN RAER PREP AREA ALONG WQLL BASE AND CORNERS ALSO SOME FLOOR TILES ARE IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

DEC 26
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floor drain beneath the 3 compartment sink requires a detail cleaning.

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

Must repair water leak at drain pipe at rear exposed handsink, clean,maintain exterior surfaces of the grease trap box beneath the 3 comp sink to remove grease build-up.

APR 15
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN KITCHEN AREA

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

MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY

NOV 19
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE DURING THIS INSPECTION--WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED 60F-65F DURING THIS INSPECTION.THE CDPH OFFICE,SUPERVISOR T.SALAZAR NOTIFIED REGARDING SAID VIOLATION.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK IS DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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. WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMP SINK,SLOW DRAINING AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE REAR 3 DOOR COOLER.

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