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951-53 W ADDISON ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 22 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 132025FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SOUPS, MEATBALLS, TUNA CHICKEN SANDWICHES ETC. INSTRCUTED TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD DERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF REAR FOOD PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2587798 ON 01/09/2024. #45 ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. #55. NOTED THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD STEP INTO THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN, OPEN CREVICE. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE TO PREVENT FOOD AND LIQUID ACCUMULATION. #55 NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 742-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 92024PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AND ARRIVED AT THE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
NOTED THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD STEP INTO THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN, OPEN CREVICE. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE TO PREVENT FOOD AND LIQUID ACCUMULATION.
NOTED SOILED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST STORE INVERTED.
NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL.-----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-24-23 REPORT #2570139 #47- NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. STILL NOTED CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGER REMOVED DURING THE INSPECTION.#60- NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2546508 DATED 1/14/2022 NOT CORRECTED.SAME VIOLATION #58 FROM 1-24-23 REPORT #2570139 NOT CORRECTED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 242023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (TUNA, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS (FRONT AND REAR). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPAER TOWELS AT ALL AHND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2546508 DATED 1/14/2022 NOT CORRECTED. NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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JAN 142022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID FLOOR DRAIN MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALK IN FREEZER LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER.
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENT OF THIS ORDER. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES.
NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA. MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 162021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN, SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
JUL 102020PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OPENING ON BOTTOM EXIT SIDE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE MUST BE VERIFIED/SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE REAR HAND WASHING BLOCKED FOR ACCESS BY A BOWL OF CUCUMBERS. SINK BEING USED AS FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CUCUMBERS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY TO EAT TSC FOODS NOT SEALED IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND RE-WRAPPED/RE-PACKAGED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT PREP TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
OBSERVED A CLEAN STORED RUBBER SPATULA IN POOR REPAIR WITH TORN/CRACKED RUBBER. MUST REPLACE.
FRONT PREP WASH BOWL CABINET IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN HANDLE. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
OBSERVED MOLDY, BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.----DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT SAME AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
MAY 232018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 5# OF TUNA SALAD STORED AT FRONT SERVING COOLER AT TEMP OF 47.7F TO 48.6F,PRODUCT WAS MADE YESTERDAY.FIVE POUNDS OF CHOPPED BEEF STEAK STORED AT SAME UNIT AT TEMP OF 44.6F TO 45.2F. FIVE BAGS 5# EACH OF PRE-COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 52.6F TO 66.0F(PRODUCT WAS LEFT OUT TO DEFROST ALL NIGHT),UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40.1F; TWO BAGS OF 3# EACH OF STEAK AT TEMP OF 48.2F,BOTH MENTIONED PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(UNIT MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 37.5F). STATEMENT WERE MADE BY PRESENT MANAGER.INFORMATION ON TEMPERATURE AND DEFROSTING FOOD GIVEN TO MANAGER.FOOD MENTIONED WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 33,VALUE 73. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
RAW WOOD SHELVES/PRESSED BOARDS AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA SURFACE IS ROUGH NOT SMOOTH NOT CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE REPAIR BROKEN METAL BRACKET AT DOOR UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK,RESEAL. ICE ON SHELVES UNDER CONDENSER UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MENTIONED UNIT.
GRIMES/STICK LIQUID ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER.
NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE INSTALLED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE/POP DISPENSER.MUST INSTALL VISIBLE.
JUN 122017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND PREPARATION SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
APR 192017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST REPAIR.
FOUND OLD ICE TEA MACHINE NOT STORED PRPOERLY ON FLOOR BY WALK IN FREEZER. MUST STORE PROPERLY OR DISPOSE.
MAR 242017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST REPAIR.
FOUND OLD ICE TEA MACHINE NOT STORED PRPOERLY ON FLOOR BY WALK IN FREEZER. MUST STORE PROPERLY OR DISPOSE.
SEP 282016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 252016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 182016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELLY 1INCH OPENING ON SIDE AND BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-20.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/10/15, REPORT #:1424802 (45)NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 102015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
DISWASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
AUG 82014PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, ETC) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE CONSPICOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS AND MANAGERS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
JUL 302014FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP IN REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, ETC) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE CONSPICOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS AND MANAGERS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOUND A STICKY SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 152013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ESPECIALLY LONG WALLBASE. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
SEP 162011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR AREA
MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY
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. MUST ADJUST MIXING VALUE AT REAR EXPOSED HAND BOWL, TO MAKE WATER LITTLE HOTTER
JAN 282011PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 96.7F, STORED IN STEAM TABLE,WHICH WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 125.6F.INSTRUCTED TO REHEAT FOOD AT 165F AND ABOVE PRIOR TO STORE IT IN STEAM TABLE.STEAM TABLE IS ONLY A HOT HOLDING UNIT.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUND 4, VALUE $10. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO70340-16
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, IN FRONT OF IT WAS STORED:6 PLASTIC POP CRATES,45 ALUMINUM COOKIE TRAYS,AND 33 SOFT PLASTIC BREAD TRAYS. ALSO THE FAUCET WAS TURNED TOWARD SOUTH WALL,AND NO SOAP OR NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE FREE AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO70341-17
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE REHEATED,STORED AND SERVED.INFORMATION GIVEN TO ENROLL ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE TO SANITATION CLASS,DUE TO BUSINESS HOURS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a) HOOOO70340-16
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM INSIDE THE PERP SINK,IN REAR AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. REMOVE DUST BUIL-UP BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, ON SHEVES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE MISSING CEILING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER
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