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116 W 111TH ST · ROSELAND, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 25 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 102025FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-301.14 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER DISPLAYING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER EATING POTATO CHIPS THEN PROCEED TO GRAB GLOVES TO PREPARE FOODS WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY WASH HANDS PRIOR TO PUTTING ON GLOVES TO PREPARE FOODS AND TO REVIEW PROPER HYGIENE WITH ALL FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE DRINK STATION, ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON THE WALLS IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
2-402.11 OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
3-304.15 OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT PROPERLY USING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO PUTTING ON THE GLOVES TO PREPARE FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE GLOVES AND REVIEW PROPER HYGIENE WITH ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
6-501.11 OBSERVED A HEAVY LEAK COMING FROM THE 2 DOOR COOLER CONDENSER AND SPILLING ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JAN 292025FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT DRAINING INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HAND WASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PACKAGE OF MEATBALLS STORED INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINK. HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, CUPS AND LIDS STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKS.
OBSERVED CUP LIDS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL LIDS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 162024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT THE VEGETABLE SIDE TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN PREP AT FRONT COUNTER TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN FRONT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 282023FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE (MEATBALLS 148.8 F TUNA 40.4 F) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR. WHEN TURNED ON WATER SPRAYS FROM THE SIDES LANDING ON THE FLOOR AND THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND BROKE/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOPS UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2561754 DATED AUGUST 5, 2022 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 39-OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. 40-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
AUG 52022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OBSERVED SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 252022FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (MEATBALLS 140.2F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED VEGGIE PATTIES (54.8F) AND SHREDDED LETTUCE (55.1F) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-H COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAITAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 55.4F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. REACH-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OBSERVED SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2554369 ON 4-15-22:10- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES. 45- OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED INSIDE CABINET UDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE. 57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
APR 152022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (MEATBALLS 150.9F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
JAN 72021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED HAND SINK AND TOILET FIXTURES INSIDE WASHROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
JAN 212020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR FLOORS OF THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
APR 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
APR 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYYE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED -7-38-010
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLER BEHIND COUNTER. APPROX 1-LB OF HAM AT 48.7, 4-COOK EGG PATTY AT 50.9F, APPROX 4-LBS HALF AND HALF CREAM AT 51F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN (TCS) COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PERSON IN CHARGE-COS AT COST APPROX $ 25.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7- 38-005
OBSERVED COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.3F. INSTRUCTED THAT COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THAT 41F OR BELOW FOR TCS FOODS, COS. MUST CONTACT THE HEALTH DEPT BEFORE USING COOLER.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION ( #58)NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST REPORT DATED ( 8-7-2018) INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-42-090
AUG 72018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUSYT PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 192018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FRONT NORTH SANDWICH PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 57.7F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: TURKEY 44.6F, HAM 44.6F, ROAST BEEF 45.5F, COLD CUT COMBO 45.9F, BUFFALO CHICKEN 47.5F, CHICKEN STRIPS 50F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AND $60 OF FOOD. ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
REMOVE BROKEN GLASS AROUND DOOR AND GASKETS ON BEVERAGE DISPLAY COOLER .
PROVIDE LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
JAN 122017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREMISES REACH IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 56.7F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW,CDI. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSECTION. MUST CONTACT THE HEALTH DEPT FOR TAG REMOVAL TO USE COOLER.CRITAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE REACH IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. APPROX 4-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 56.1F,PRE COOKED EGG AT-59.7F,3-LBS OF SPINACH GREENS AT 57.8F,3-LBS OF CREAM AT 61.4F.(5) 3-LBS SMALL SPINACH PIZZAS-55.6F . ALL FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT APPROX 12-LBS/COST $100.00 ,CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
FEB 32016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
REMOVE DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FIRST COMPARTMENT AND BROKEN STOPPER UNDER THIRD COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAK INSIDE CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE.
JUL 132015PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE DISPLAY REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 1LB. OF SEAFOOD SALAD (49.1F), 1LB. TUNA SALAD (48.2F), 1LB. PEPPERONI (51.8F), 1LB. SALAMI (53.6F), 3 LBS. TURKEY (47.8F), 3LBS. HAM (47.5F) AND 3LBS. COLD CUT (50.4F). INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOODS 40F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
JUL 92015FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. NO COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, BEEF, SOUP, TUNA, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A (ORIGINAL) CERTIFICATE(S) AND MANAGER(S) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM CLOGGED/NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK FIXED SO THAT IT PROPERLY DRAINS AND MAINTAIN IT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING TO THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK (CLOSEST TO THE GREASE TRAP). MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
OCT 62014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE CHEST COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA
FEB 42014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THE OUTSIDE METAL CONTAINER IS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS,SOUP AND SANDWICHES SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE
CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE REAR PREP AREA
JAN 112013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE AREA AND SHELVING UNDER DISPLAY CASES.
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
JAN 62012PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
MUST CLEAN EDGES AROUND REAR HAND SINK,REMOVE MOLD AND OLD GROUT AND PROPER WELD.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING HEAVILY FROM THE BROKEN STOPPER UNDER THE 2ND COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR. MUST ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS.
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