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Chicago Health Dept

1938 W LAWRENCE AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

14 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jan 2019.

Last inspected Jan 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 10

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY FO CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

JAN 12

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1978958 DATED 1/5/2017 STILL NOT CORRECTED:-#32) MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE VEGETABLE PREP SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD. MUST RE-INSTALL.#41) ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE INCLUDING UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR 1ST FLOOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-42-090

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED SHELVES AT THE REAR PREP AREA LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HOLE ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HOT FAUCET OF THE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE FOLLOWING THE CITY CODE.

JAN 5

2018

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AND NO PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, SOUPS, SALADS, DELI MEATS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

Serious Pest Activity

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

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1978958 DATED 1/5/2017 NOT CORRECTED:-#32) MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE VEGETABLE PREP SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD. MUST RE-INSTALL.#41) ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE INCLUDING UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR 1ST FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED SHELVES AT THE REAR PREP AREA LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HOLE ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HOT FAUCET OF THE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE FOLLOWING THE CITY CODE.

JAN 5

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. EMPLOYEE OBSERVED NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE OR AFTER EACH GLOVE USE SEVERAL TIMES AND NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES AFTER HANDLING MONEY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN HELD HOT AT 163.4F. MANAGER ARRIVED ONE HOUR LATER AFTER BEING NOTIFIED OF THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE VEGETABLE PREP SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD. MUST RE-INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER THE BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE INCLUDING UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR 1ST FLOOR.

FEB 9

2016

PASS · 0 violations

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FEB 8

2016

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER THRU-OUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 105F AND THEN GOES DOWN TO 98F TO 99F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE TO 110F THRU-OUT PREMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR MINOR VIOATION STILL NOT CORREECTED. #32- DETAIL CLEAN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE THE DISCOLORATION OF THE LID OF THE ICE TRAY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR CLEAN DISHES.

FEB 5

2016

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER THRU-OUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WE PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

Serious Facility Condition

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

NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON THE WALL IN PLAIN VIEW ALL THE TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Serious Facility Condition

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT # 1579081 DATED 10/19/15 POSTED ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1579081 DATED 10/19/15. #32-: DETAIL CLEAN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION ON THE LID OF THE ICE TRAY AND MAINTAIN. #38-THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PLUMBING BACKUPS IN THE FUTURE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR CLEAN DISHES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SLOW DRAINING OF THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

OCT 19

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION ON THE LID OF THE ICE TRAY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PLUMBING BACKUPS IN THE FUTURE.

APR 27

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, DELI MEAT, SOUP, ETC) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES & TO HAVE 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

INSTRUCTED TO EITHER INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE FRONT HAND SINK OR RELOCATE THE HOT-HOLDING UNIT FOR SOUPS.

OCT 31

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

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

DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD BY THE HOOD

APR 18

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA NEED TO STORE THEM 6" OFF THE FLOOR

Minor Sanitation

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

PEELING PAINT, BROKEN CEILING AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING SAID TILES. DUST INSIDE THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 17

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED INTERIOR 0F ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE AND ICE CUBES.ICE DISPENSER HAS A BLACK SUBSTANCE BEHIND THE NOZZLE. TAGGED MACHINE " HELD FOR INSPECTION",INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE ICE IN BAGS THAT ARE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,BOUGHT AT CVS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER THE SHELF WERE JUICE BOXES AREA STORED AND BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA NEED TO STORE THEM 6" OFF THE FLOOR

Minor Sanitation

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

JUN 20

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE SODA MACHINE CABINET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINET.

Minor Sanitation

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

BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS FLOOR CLUTTERED (BOXES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

JAN 26

2012

PASS 2 violations

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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN GASKETS.

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 2 DAMAGED CEILING TILES(HOLES IN CEILING TILES) ABOVE REAR STORAGE ALSO OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL PANELS BY MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL PANELS.

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