Chicago Health Dept
1 E 83RD ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).
40 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2026.
OBSERVED LOBBY ICE MACHINE ATTACHED TO DRINK DISPENSER NOT CLEAN. NOTED LIGHT PINK SUBSTANCE ON TOP INTERIOR SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN ALL INTERNAL SURFACES.
NOTED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED STEAK AND CHICKEN IMPROPERLY THAWING ON SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW IN REFRIGERATOR OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX WASHROOMS.
OBSERVED MOP HEAD STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE NOZZLES ON THE BEVERAGE STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACES OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK, BEVERAGE STATION AND REACH IN COOLERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED THE FIRST (UNUSED) TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, AROUND THE SAFE, MOP/HAND SINK AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
OBSERVED THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER DOES NOT WORK AND THE LIGHT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DOES NOT STAY ON (FLICKERING). INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LIGHTS.
OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER PREPARING/SERVING FOOD AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AND MAINTAIN WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND PREPARING/SERVING FOOD.
OBSERVED THE NOZZLES ON THE BEVERAGE STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACES OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK, BEVERAGE STATION AND REACH IN COOLERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED THE FIRST (UNUSED) TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, AROUND THE SAFE, MOP/HAND SINK AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
OBSERVED THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER DOES NOT WORK AND THE LIGHT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DOES NOT STAY ON (FLICKERING). INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LIGHTS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF SHE MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT PROOF/CERTIFICATE.
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED THE AMBIENT AIR THEREMOMETER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD GNATS ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND THE OFFICE AREA BOTH AT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2-402.11 OBSERVED ONE FEMALE AND ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN PREPARING SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
3-304.12 OBSERVED 3-4 BEVERAGE DISPENSER NOZZLES SOAKING/ BEING CLEANED IN A METAL BOWL ON THE FLOOR IN UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SIT ALL FOOD RELATED EQUIPMENT ON APPROPRIATE SURFACES, WHILE BEING CLEANED AND MAINTAIN.
4-201.11 OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER FOR THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT NOT ADEQUATELY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE SANTIZING COMPARTMENT ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ASLO, OBSERVED WHEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN USE, THE FLOOR DRAIN; DRAINS SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SAID LEAK AND SLOW DRAINING FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT BEVERAGE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE USING FOOD GRADE APPROVED CHEMICALS AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINES ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE AMBIENT AIR THEREMOMETER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEAD GNATS ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND THE OFFICE AREA BOTH AT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONE FEMALE AND ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN PREPARING SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 3-4 BEVERAGE DISPENSER NOZZLES SOAKING/ BEING CLEANED IN A METAL BOWL ON THE FLOOR IN UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SIT ALL FOOD RELATED EQUIPMENT ON APPROPRIATE SURFACES, WHILE BEING CLEANED AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER FOR THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT NOT ADEQUATELY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE SANTIZING COMPARTMENT ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ASLO, OBSERVED WHEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN USE, THE FLOOR DRAIN; DRAINS SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SAID LEAK AND SLOW DRAINING FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS BEING SERVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: SLICED HAM (57.0F), SLICED TURKEY (47.1F), SHREDDED BEEF (45.8F), SLICED TOMATOES (46.2F) ALL MENTIONED PRODUCTS WERE INSIDE THE FOOD PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEE.POUNDS 20, VALUE $40. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THEY MUST MEET COMPLIANCE WITH THE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR TCS FOODS 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER ON DUTY WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND PREPARING FOODS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN ONE BASIN WAS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TWO INOPERABLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS AND ONE HAND SINK WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS OR ANY HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST HAVE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 30-40 DEAD FLIES UNDERNEATH SERVING WINDOW, 10-15 DEAD FLIES AROUND BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA AND IN WINDOW SILLS AROUND THE PERIMETER OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT AND IN BETWEEN SURFACES ON EQUIPMENT IN FOOD SERVING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GRIME AND ACCUMULATED BUILD UP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOUTH WALL COVERING IN REAR PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALL AND EXPOSING WALL FOUNDATION, OBSERVED WALL NEAR EMPLOYEE ENTRANCE TO FOOD PREP AREA, SOUTH WALL NEAR NEAR TOILET ROOMS AND NORTH WALL OF DINING AREA COVERINGS TORN/PEELING EXPOSING WALL STRUCTURE AND CREATING ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR TOILET ROOMS AND IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/ REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED DEBRIS/CRUMBS ALONG FRONT SERVING COUNTER ALONG GLASS/WINDOW TRACK, OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SERVING COUNTER, DEBRIS AND CRUMBS SCATTERED ON FLOORS AND FOOD PREP SURFACES AND SLIMY MOLDY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP NEAR BEVERAGE DISPENSING STATION DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT # 2561276 DATED 7/26/2022. OBSERVED 10-15 DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH STORAGE CABINET AND 10-20 DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH FOOD PREP AREA/CASH REGISTER AREA, 20-30 DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE NEAR UTILITY SINK AND 10-20 DROPPINGS IN REAR BETWEEN EXIT DOOR AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED 6 LBS. OF SHAVED STEAK ON REAR PREP TABLE AT 69.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED.
OBSERVED 75-100 DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH STORAGE CABINET AND 20-30 DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH FOOD PREP AREA/CASH REGISTER AREA, 50-75 DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE NEAR UTILITY SINK AND FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
OBSERVED 30-40 DEAD FLIES UNDERNEATH SERVING WINDOW, 10-15 DEAD FLIES AROUND BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA AND IN WINDOW SILLS AROUND THE PERIMETER OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT AND IN BETWEEN SURFACES ON EQUIPMENT IN FOOD SERVING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GRIME AND ACCUMULATED BUILD UP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRTY TOILET FIXTURES IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DIRT/SOIL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE WITH OPEN LIDS AND OVERLFLOWING WITH TRASH ABOVE THE RIM AND THE AREA SURROUNDING THE TRASH IS CLUTTERED WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT, DEBRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DEBRIS/CRUMBS ALONG FRONT SERVING COUNTER ALONG GLASS/WINDOW TRACK, OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SERVING COUNTER, DEBRIS AND CRUMBS SCATTERED ON FLOORS AND FOOD PREP SURFACES AND SLIMY MOLDY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP NEAR BEVERAGE DISPENSING STATION DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR NEAR UTILITY SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOUTH WALL COVERING IN REAR PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALL AND EXPOSING WALL FOUNDATION, OBSERVED WALL NEAR EMPLOYEE ENTRANCE TO FOOD PREP AREA, SOUTH WALL NEAR NEAR TOILET ROOMS AND NORTH WALL OF DINING AREA COVERINGS TORN/PEELING EXPOSING WALL STRUCTURE AND CREATING ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR TOILET ROOMS AND IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/ REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED BURNED OUT/INOPERABLE LIGHT IN TOILET ROOM BEING USED BY EMPLOYEES. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
DURING RE-INSPECTION, OBSERVED ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, TUNA , TOMATOES, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
NOTED IMPROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURE OF TUNA AT 45.6F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPORXIMATELY 2LBS OF TUNA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT COLD HOLD TEMPERATURES MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED 50-60 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE AND 30-40 ANTS CRAWLING ON BEVERAGE DISPENSING LEDGE AND ON WINDOW SILL NEXT TO BEVERAGE DISPENSING STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR NETS, HATS, ETC. AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED STRONG URINE SMELL IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EFFECTIVELY AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (MEATBALLS,TUNA,SLICED TOMATOES,CHICKEN SOUP). INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CFM MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA OR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS/CRUMBS/ SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER/ LEAK UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE/SODA FOUNTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WOMENS TOILET ROOM WITH BLACK AND PINK MOLD INSIDE TOILET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND AROUND SAFE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND DEBRIS.
OBSERVED 4 EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
OBSERVED THE REAR HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR(CLOG/NOT DRAINING). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).
MUST CLEAN THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE WASH ROOMS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN THE STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS TUNA AT 63 F, HAM AT 46.8F, STEAK AT 49 F AND TURKEY AT 48F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD (TCS) FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS REMOVED BY (PIC) AND DISCARDED-COS AT COST APPROX $ 50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2362567: 51. 5-205.15 NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE A CLOTH IS ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CLOTH AND REPAIR THE LEAK. 55. 6-201.17 NOTED HANDSINK LOCATED IN BOTH RESTROOMS COMING OFF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PREVIOUS CAULK AND REATTACHED SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. MEN'S WASHROOM HAND DRYER IS BROKEN AND NO PAPER TOWEL WAS SUPPLIED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD-HOLD SANDWICH LINE TO BE IMPROPER: TUNA 49.5F, ROAST BEEF 45F, AND TURKEY 46F. 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40 WAS IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE A CLOTH IS ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CLOTH AND REPAIR THE LEAK.
OBSERVED BOTH RESTROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING AROUND ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
NOTED HANDSINK LOCATED IN BOTH RESTROOMS COMING OFF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PREVIOUS CAULK AND REATTACHED SINKS.
NOTED HAND DRYER IN MEN'S RESTROOM NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE WALK IN FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
NOTED NO CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED POLICY IN PLACE HOWEVER. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK,AND APPROPRIATE SANTIZE FOR THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF (TCS) FOODS, APPROX 2-LBS OF TUNA AT 47.7F, 1-LB OF HAM AT 46.8F, 3-LBS OF STEAK AT 48.7F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD (TCS) FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS REMOVED BY (PIC) AND DISCARDED-COS AT COST APPROX $ 30.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON SHELVES UNDER HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS IN SANDWICH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESS LITTER AND CARDBOARD NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
INADEQUATE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSIL SANITATION-OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT OPERABLE, NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED, DRAINPIPE DAMAGED, NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
REPAIR EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER(DAMAGED SURFACES, EXPOSED INSULATION).
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, CABINETS, SINKS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
REPAIR WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE ALL MISSING BASEBOARDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK.
OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE THREE COMP SINK; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT SINKS ON SITE. NOTED HOT WATER AT 64 DEGREES F. MUST RESTORE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OPEN SITE DRAIN WHEN WATER RELEASED FROM THE SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER IN WASHROOMS AND IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
REMOVE EXCESS CAULK ALONG THE INTERIOR LEFT OF THE REAR HAND SINK AND PROPERLY INSTALL THE SPLASH GUARD.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 7LBS OF MEAT BALLS IN MARINARA SAUCE IN THE STEAM TABLE AT 98.8F AND 5LBS OF GRILLED CHICKEN IN THE STEAM TABLE AT 103.1F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 12LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $23. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140.0F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WOMENS RESTROOM WITH NO PAPER TOWELS AND THE EMPLOYEE MENS RESTROOM WITH NO HANDSOAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS.
REMOVE EXCESS CAULK ALONG THE INTERIOR LEFT OF THE REAR HAND SINK AND PROPERLY INSTALL THE SPLASH GUARD.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.
REMOVE EXCESS CAULK ALONG THE INTERIOR LEFT OF THE REAR HAND SINK AND PROPERLY INSTALL THE SPLASH GUARD.
FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. NOTED EMPLOYEES REHEATING THREE BAGS OF SOUP DIRECTLY INSIDE DIRTY STEAM TABLE WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD PRODUCT AND ADVISED HOW TO PROPERLY REHEAT FOOD ITEMS. ALSO NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING OVER THE REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA ABOVE SINGLE USE CUPS AND DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKS AND TO PROTECT FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.
REMOVE EXCESS CAULK ALONG THE INTERIOR LEFT OF THE REAR HAND SINK AND PROPERLY INSTALL THE SPLASH GUARD.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES. TUNA 5 LBS AT 49.5F, DELI MEAT (TURKEY)7 LBS AT 50.3F, CRAB SALAD 2 LBS AT, 50.3, CHICKEN STRIPS 3 LBS AT 50.1, AND SLICED TOMATOES 3 LBS AT 52.5. 20 LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $81 WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED VOLINTARILY BY THE MANAGER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SEROIUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREZZER AND COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE STAFF/CUSTOMER RESTROOMS, AND MAINTAIN. ALSO REPAIR THE SOUTH WALL IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. LOOSE BASE BOARDS ON WALL IN FRONT SEATING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE CLUTTER (BOXES) FROM IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASROOM ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
MUST PROVIDE 1 CEILING TILE IN REAR OF PREMISES
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,HAS NONE LOCATED ON EXTERIOR OF COOLER,MUST PROVIDE
REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. UNDER THE COUNTER REACH IN COOLER NOTED AT 55 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER TO MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 23LBS OF CHEESE,DELI MEAT,COOKED EGGS,PEPPERONI,VEGGIE PATTIES,PIZZA AND MEATBALLS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46-55.7 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND SINK AND SHLEVES UNDER FRONT PREP LINE.
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE REAR HAND SINK AND THE REAR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
CLEAN ALL SHELVES THROUGHOUT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG ALL BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
CLEAN DUSTY CEILING TILES ABOVE BREAD OVEN IN FOOD PREP AREA, AND ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS.
REPAIR EXHAUST FANS IN WASHROOMS. REPAIR LEAKY SHUT OFF VALVE ON TOILET IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN OFFICE AREA, AND ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER.
15-20 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOORS IN REAR AREAS BY EXIT DOOR AND IN OFFICE AREA, 3 ON SHELF BY CASH REGISTER, 3 DRAIN FLIES NOTED IN DINING AREA, BOTH FRONT ENTRY/EXIT DOORS FOUND WITH 1/4-1/2 INCH GAPS UNDERNEATH AND REAR EXIT DOOR HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT LEFT LOWER CORNER OF DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REPAIR ALL DOORS MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
CLEAN ALL SHELVES THROUGHOUT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG ALL BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
CLEAN DUSTY CEILING TILES ABOVE BREAD OVEN IN FOOD PREP AREA, AND ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS.
REPAIR EXHAUST FANS IN WASHROOMS,
ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN OFFICE AREA, AND ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER.
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERFORM SEVERAL TASKS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN FOOD PREP AREA(HANDLE MONEY, TOUCH PANS OF BREAD, SCRATCH HEAD AND PUT GLOVES ON TO MAKE A SANDWICH)- CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-010(A)
NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING FACILITY IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA-CITATION ISSUED-7-38-030.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS UNDER SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION, AND IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE IN REAR AND REPAIR HOLE IN LOWER SECTION OF WALL BY DOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS.
REPLACE MISSING SHIELD FOR LIGHT IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
MUST PROPERLY HANG CLEAN MOP(S) TO AIR DRY AND DISCARD DIRTY WATER FROM BUCKET IN MOP SINK AREA.
MUST REPAIR SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE DUSTY LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE OVENS IN FRONT PREP LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DIRTY WASHROOM SURFACES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA,IN CORNERS AND ALONG SIDE ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
FOUND PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 6-30-2011 NOT CORRECTED. (41)THEN(29)NOTED CARDBOARD,EMPTY FOOD CONTAINERS AND OTHER DEBRIS ON GROUND OUTSIDE AROUND REAR DOOR AND REAR GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL GARBAGE AND DEBRIS AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN SINKS AND TOILETS IN WASHROOMS.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.
FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM FEBRUARY 04,2011 NOT CORRECTED. (41)MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND OTHER DEBRIS OUTSIDE REAR EXIT. NOTED EXCESSIVE CARDBOARD,EMPTY FOOD CONTAINERS AND OTHER DEBRIS ON GROUND OUTSIDE AROUND REAR DOOR AND REAR GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND DEBRIS AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON REPORT. SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 7-42-090.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN SINKS AND TOILETS IN WASHROOMS.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.
REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE AT REAR WASHBOWL. (DIFFICULT TO TURN & STRIPPED)
FOUND HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. REAR EXPOSED HAND BOWL HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER. MUST REPAIR SINK AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. (NO VALID IDENTIFICATION)
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS,COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.
MUST CLEAN DUSTY CEILING PANELS ABOVE FRONT LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND OTHER DEBRIS OUTSIDE REAR EXIT.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE POP MACHINE AND THE CABINETS UNDERNEATH NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR IN THE BACK AREA NOT CLEAN . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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. NO THERMOMETERS IN THE WALKIN COOLER OR IN THE WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.
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