JAN 6
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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YOUR CALL. 51/100
1406 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 6, 2025 · passed with conditions
11 of 19 inspections passed, 8 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
11 passed · 8 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Feb 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JAN 232024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 23
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. NO ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND AN ORIGINAL/VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
FEB 12023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 1
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MEATBALLS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
JAN 282022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 28
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11 OBSERVED CHIPPED SODA NOZZLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH OR REPLACE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-403.11 OBSERVED PERSONAL EMPLOYEE FOOD STORED WITH CUSTOMER FOOD. EMPLOYEES MUST USE DESIGNATED AREAS FOR STORING PERSONAL FOOD IN ORDER TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT
JAN 272021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 27
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND THE CABINET SHELF UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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NOV 82019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 8
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE UNISEX RESTROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.
MAY 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF CUSTOMERS RESTROOM NOT CLEAN(CHIPS UNDER THE FRONT TABLE), INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CURRENT MANAGER WITH OUT ALLERGEN TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JAN 292018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 29
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER 2-DR UPRIGHT FREEZER AT REAR OF DEBRIS AND IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM OF LITTER AND PAPER TOWELS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION/EXHAUST IS OUT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM . MUST REPAIR.
SEP 182017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 18
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT PANS ON UPPER STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE REACH IN FREEZER AND COOLER
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS,DRIP TRAY , ICE DISPENSER & COUNTER TOP AT SODA STATION AREA.
MAY 32016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 3
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER REAR DRY SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 232015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 23
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN CHICKEN(145.6F), SOUP (143.4F), MEATBALLS(142.9F), AND SANDWICHES PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN SHELVES UNDER SANDWICH PREP COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE SODA DISPENSER UNIT OFF FLOOR. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
MAR 262015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 26
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT SALAD CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COPIES OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR SHOW DOCUMENTATION THAT EACH FOOD HANDLER WORKING HAS RECEIVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR BEEN EMPLOYED LESS THAN 30 DAYS.
JUN 32014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 3
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IS OUT OF TEMPERATURE RANGE (57F). ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN COOD FOODS AT 40F DEGREES OR BELOW. REPAIR MAN ON PREMISES TO REPAIR THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER. TEMPERATURE AFTER REPAIRS IS NOW AT 38F. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD DOES NOT MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE.FOODS IN THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WAS IN THE TEMPERATURE RANGE OF 54F TO 56F DEGREES,: PEPPERONI 54F, COLD CUTS 54.4F, BACON 56F, TURKEY 56F, CHICKEN 54F, HAM 56.4F, TUNA 55F, ROAST BEEF 56F. OPERATOR DISCARD AND DENATURES TEMPERATURE ABUSE FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-005(A).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SEWER SMELL IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN OUT GREASE TRAP.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
BASEMENT FLOOR HAS DEBRIS THUR-OUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR. ALL ITEMS MUST BE SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND FROM WALLS.
FEB 132014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 13
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. CHICKEN AT 182.1 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ATTACHED EQUIPTMENT USED FOR COFFEE IMPROPERLY STORED ON GARGAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE AND STORE PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. CARDBOARD IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLE. ALL CARDBOARD TO BE REMOVED TO PROPER GARBAGE AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPTMENT. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPTMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE OBSERVED IN FOOD STORAGE AREA. ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN DESIGNATED AREA. IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM CLOTHS WERE OBSERVED ON TOP OF PAPER TOWELS USED FOR HANDWASHING. ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS NEED TO BE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
FEB 212013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 21
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER REAR PREP TABLE NEXT TO THREE COMP SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
MAR 122012PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 12
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT WHILE HOT AND COLD SANDWICHES ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. OBTAIN PROOF OF ENROLLED CERTIFIED SANITATION MANAGERS TO COVER YOUR HOURS OF OPERATION.NO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATES POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-012 H000075471 COURT DATE OF APRIL 26,2012 AND MAIL IN OPTION SISCUSSED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FRONT COUNTER 2 DOOR COOLER IS WET INSIDE. WASH,RINSE, SANITIZE AND CHECK THE COOLER FOR A LEAK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLOSED BOTTLES OF DISHWASHING AND SANITIZING SOLUTIONS ARE STORED ABOVE THE BARBAQUE SAUCE AND BREAD SHEET PANS. STORE CHEMICALS AWAY BELOW ANY FOOD OR FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.
MAR 12011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 1
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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. FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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