SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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1917 W FULLERTON AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 28, 2025 · passed

14 of 19 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
14 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Nov 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 28
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER AVAILABLE TO CHECK INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP STORED NEXT TO UTILITY SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS INVERTED OR HANGING TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED BOTH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO HAVE EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED BOTH CERTIFIED MANAGERS TO ENSURE ALL MANAGERS COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 14
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN,

OCT 17
2023
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 4
2022
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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APR 8
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA,ALSO WATER LEAKING AT CONNECTION WITH SODA DISPENSER INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. NEED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND WATER HANDLE ON EASY TO USE,REPAIR CAUSE

JUL 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 20 LBS OF DELI MEAT (57F), 5 LBS OF CHICKEN (60F) AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES ON THE FOOD PREP LINE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

APR 12
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOOR INSIDE 2ND WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND MUST MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 7
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DISCONTINUE USING A MILK CRATE AS A STORAGE RACK UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN BUGS AND DEBRIS FROM WINDOW SILLS THROUGHOUT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.

APR 13
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE STORAGE CABINETS UNDER THE SELF SERVE COKE MACHINE. ALSO, THE CONTACT SURFACE AROUND THE SAID COKE MACHINE HAS WATER PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR. ALSO, REPAIR THE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM, NEAR TOILET ROOMS. REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

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

MUST REMOVE UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCETS ON HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

JUN 27
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 24
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED THE COOK LINE REACH IN COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52 DEGREES. OBSERVED THE COCA-COLA COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 60 DEGREES. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE NOTED IN THESE COOLERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE UNITS WERE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORAGE UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING FACILITIES AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) (NO CITATION ISSUED).

SEP 18
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE.

DEC 16
2014
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 9
2014
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA SANDWICH, HAM/CHEESE SANDWICH, MEATBALLS, CHICKEN SANDWICH ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ALL THE TIMNES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012. AZAD BACHLANI ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:36AM DURING INSPECTION.

SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1434801 DATED 4/14/14. #38-INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR AREA/DISH WASHING AREA. WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL DRYFOOD BULK CONTAINERS.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL DRY FOOD BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

DUST BUILD UP ON BOTH VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 14
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND EGG OMELET, TUNA MELT, CHICKEN AND HAM SANDWICH, TURKEY BREAST SANDWICH,ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE ALL THE TIMES WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012. MANAGER AZAD BACHLANI ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AT 9:40AM.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1092483 DATED 6/27/13. #33- DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090. MANAGER CLEANED AND SANITIZED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. ICE MACHINE IS NOW CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.

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

LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA,WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

JUN 27
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE.

DEC 5
2012
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 4
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA, MUST REPLACE.

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HATS OR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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