SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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2811 S KEDZIE AVE · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 8, 2026 · passed

18 of 28 inspections passed, 7 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
28
18 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
83
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Dec 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 8
2026
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CONDIMENTS STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHNG SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES UNDER HAND WASHING SINK TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 25
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF TRASH ON GROUND SURROUNDING OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, MUST MIANTAIN REFUSE AREA.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DDRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA (OVEN, COOLING UNIT, BREAD STORAGE) AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 9
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SLICER STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA ON COUNTER NEXT TO HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING TILE ATTACHMENTS IN CEILING IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 24
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED FAUCET AND BASIN OF MEN'S ROOM SINK TO BE UNCLEAN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TILES MISSING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA ABOVE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE TILES SO THERE ARE NO OPEN GAPS IN CEILING.

MAY 11
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE VALVE UNDER THE FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK THAT HOLDS THE WATER; REPAIR LEAK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TWO WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST IN THE VENT OVER THE BREAD OVEN; CLEAN VENT.

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JUN 25
2021
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET FIXTURE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

SEP 18
2020
PASSED
0 violations
APR 8
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DELI MEAT, SLICED TOMATOES) ARE BEING PREPPED, HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

MAR 26
2020
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER GROUND AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER GROUND AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8-304.11(A) OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMAMRY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).

FEB 7
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.16 OBSERVED THE TOILET BOWL NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TOILET BOWL SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

FEB 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PDROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARHEAL PROCEDURES POSTED OR SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN UP IN CASE OF AN EVENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WHAT APPEARED TO BE GRAFFITTI MARKINGS IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PRESENTED OR POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

JAN 25
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME.

JAN 9
2018
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVER FLOWING WITH GARBAGE ABOVE RIMS,LID WIDE OPENED,TRASH BAGS AND BOXES ON GROUND.MUST REMOVE TRASH BAGS AND BOXES FROM GROUND,HAVE LIDS TIGHT FITTING ON DUMPSTER AND MAINTAINED.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2049606 5/2/17 NOT CORRECTED #45-ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS(BOWLS) ON REAR STORAGE SHELF.

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE,LOWER SHELVES OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS AND INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG FRONT HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS,AND REAR PREP TABLE.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME.

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

MAY 2
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING AT NOZZLES AND ICE CHUTE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT FRONT AND REAR RPEP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALL IN REAR PREP TABLE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER, WALL AT GARBAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHES MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 17
2016
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 8
2016
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. TRASH AND DEBRIS FOUND ON GROUND AROUND WASTE RECEPTACLE AND GARBAGE SITTING ABOVE THE RIM MORE THAN 2 FEET ABOVE THE RIM OF THE CONTAINER. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN, LID MUST ALSO BE KEPT CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

REPAIR ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR SECTIONS OF OPERATION. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

MAY 13
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR PRE/DISH WASHING AREA.

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

KEEP FLOOR IN DISH WASHING DRY, EXCESSIVE WATER FOUND ON FLOOR AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION.

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

CLEAN STAINS FROM CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR WHERE PRESENT.

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

REPAIR BROKEN LIGHT FIXTURE IN MEN'S WASHROOM.

DEC 23
2015
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 22
2015
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ANY OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS, WASHBOWLS OR AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE TEMPERATURES FOR HOT WATER RANGED FROM 74.3F-78.7F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES, EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND WASHBOWLS SHOULD REACH A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 85F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AND 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER SANITIZING OF UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED ONE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS IS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 LIVE ANTS ALONG THE WALL IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA, AND RECCOMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED A SLITE LIGHT BROWNISH BUILD UP ON THE NOZZLE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR AND CLUTTER OUTSIDE OF THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 15
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBERSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON CEILING VENT IN THE MENS ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR LIGHT IN MENS WASHROOM.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

DEC 4
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

VENT COVER IN MENS TOILET ROOM LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO DO DO.

JUL 8
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, COOLER NOT ON AND BEING USED WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN COOLER. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER STORAGE TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: CONTAINER OF COOKED EGG PATTIES AT 54.1F AND CONTAINER OF CRAB SALAD AT 72.1F. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F OR BELOW FOR COLD FOOD. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

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ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

BOTH EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN PREP AREAS NOT MAINTAINED, CONVENIENT, OR ACCESSIBLE. REAR HANDSINK WITH CONTAINER OF GREEN PEPPERS IN BASIN AND NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SINK. FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH UNCLEAN PIZZA CUTTER IN BASIN AND NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SINK. INSTD TO HAVE BASINS CLEAR AND PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

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

CLEAN MULTI-USE SALAD BOWLS IMPROPERLY STORED ON CASES OF SODA. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA.

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

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

APR 10
2013
PASSED
0 violations
APR 2
2013
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

THE SOUTH FRONT DOOR HAS A HALF INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM, REPAIR THE OUTER OPENINGS SO THEY ARE TIGHT FITTING AND PEST RESISTANT.

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

NO PROOF OF ANY CERTIFIED MANAGER IS POSTED. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT AT THE TIME OF SANDWICH PREPARATION AT THE TIME OF THIS INSPECTION. OBTAIN AND POST PROOF OF ENOUGH CERTIFIED MANAGERS TO COVER YOUR HOURS OF OPERATION.

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

THE BOTTOM OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ENTIRE COOLER INTERIOR.

OCT 12
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT SODA MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES AND UNDER STOVES IN PREP AREA.

JAN 5
2012
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 8
2011
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON POP & MILK COOLER,OVER HEAD REAR DOOR TRIM & WALK IN COOLER DOOR TRIM IN POOR REPAIR,WORN CUTTING BOARDS,LOOSE CAULKING AT SNEEZE GUARD.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ICE DISPENSER & NOZZLES AT SODA MACHINE,COUNTER TOPS,ALL STORAGE & SHELVING UNITS,GARBAGE CANS,VENTILATION VENTS,LIGHT SHIELDS,DOOR GASKETS OF COOLERS,CEILING FANS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER & ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER.

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES & WALK IN COOLER

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES & WALL BASES,MISSING FRONT DOOR SWEEP & WORN REAR DOOR SWEEP.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTY FROM WALLS & CEILINGS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: 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 VALVES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.

DEC 1
2011
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAIN OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON POP & MILK COOLER,OVER HEAD REAR DOOR TRIM & WALK IN COOLER DOOR TRIM IN POOR REPAIR,WORN CUTTING BOARDS,LOOSE CAULKING AT SNEEZE GUARD.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.

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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.MUST CLEAN ICE DISPENSER & NOZZLES AT SODA MACHINE,COUNTER TOPS,ALL STORAGE & SHELVING UNITS,GARBAGE CANS,VENTILATION VENTS,LIGHT SHIELDS,DOOR GASKETS OF COOLERS,CEILING FANS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER & ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER.

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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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES & WALK IN COOLER.

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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.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES & WALL BASES,MISSING FRONT DOOR SWEEP.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTY FROM WALLS & CEILINGS.

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

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 VALVES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.

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