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Chicago Health Dept

780 N MILWAUKEE AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2022.

Last inspected Aug 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 12

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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.

Serious Food 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.

Serious Food 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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Other

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 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & 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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

NOV 5

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee 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.

Minor Other

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

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee 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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility 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.

Minor Other

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

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

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JAN 14

2020

FAIL 2 violations

Minor Other

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

Minor Plumbing & 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 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & 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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

JUN 11

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee 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

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & 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

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

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

Serious Employee 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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

Minor Plumbing & 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 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food 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)

Critical Food 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)

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Food 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 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food 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.

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.FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK IS DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

Minor Plumbing & 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.

Minor Facility 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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