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3477 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
12 of 19 inspections passed, 1 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 92026PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.
OBSERVED DUST INSIDE OF THE VENT OVER THE OVEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT.
JAN 212025PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA AND IN ONE OF THE TWO EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWAHSING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLING UNIT IN THE LOBBY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIGHT SUBSTANCE ON THE CAULK LINING ON TOP OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SLIGHT LIQUID SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
FEB 142024PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
UPON ARRIVAL, NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIGHT SUBSTANCE ON THE GROUT LINING THE TOP OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SUBSTANCE AND RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME IN FLOOR DRAIN NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP AND OLD LIQUID SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
6-201.11: OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER TO BE UNEVEN AND CREATING A GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED THE LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITHOUT A PROTECTIVE SHIELD. LIGHT BULB WAS OBSERVED ABOVE AN OPEN BOX OF EGG PATTIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 212023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ORIGINAL VERIFIABLE CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. (CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT END OF INSPECTION).
OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER TO BE UNEVEN AND CREATING A GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME IN FLOOR DRAIN NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 172022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
TOASTER OVENS IN NEED OF CLENSING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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SEP 152022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 82022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
ALL MULTI USE CONTAINERS MUST BE INVERTED AFTER WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL COUNTERTOPS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 182022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AT ALL HANDLES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
DEC 202021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S ON-SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DELI MEAT, MEATBALLS) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2-101.11 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS ON-SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DELI MEAT, MEATBALLS) ARE PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LBS OF DELI MEAT AT 53F, ABOUT 3 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 54F, ABOUT 15 LBS OF COOKED BEEF IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT 88F AND ABOUT 3 LBS OF CHOPPED LETTUCE AT 55F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
4-301.11 OBSERVED A REFRIGERATION UNIT, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMP PREP SINK IN THE REAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER DIRTY.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN TO REMOVE ORGANIC MATTER. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE HALLWAY TO THE WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 282021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MULTIPE TCS FOODS INSIDE A PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPS SUCH AS: 5LBS OF CHOP STEAK AT 52.8F, 10LBS OF CHICKEN AT 54.5F AND 10LBS OF TUNA AT 54.3. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE TCS FOODS. TOTAL OF 25LBS AT $150. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
OBSERVED THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER WITH AN IMPROPER AIR TEMP OF 55.8F, SAID COOLER HOLDS TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AND MAINTAIN TEMP AT 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 A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMP PREP SINK IN THE REAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER DIRTY.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN TO REMOVE ORGANIC MATTER.
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE HALLWAY TO THE WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 192021PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
JAN 152021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER: BUFFALO AND TERIYAKI CHICKEN 53.9F, TUNA SALAD 54.1F, STEAK 55.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AND $100 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 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 58.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 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 BOX OF SOUP STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
MAR 162020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE CABINET.
FOUND THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH NO COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOUND THE MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP TO AIR DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUL 252019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 1 COMP SINK.
JAN 52018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
RUBBER GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACE MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
AIR VENT ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 202017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACK AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.
JAN 122017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE DINING AREA AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACK AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.
REPAIR LEAK UNDERNEATH THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.
REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND OTHER CLUTTER IN REAR.
MAR 232016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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