SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUBWAY SANWICH SHOP.

BEAT. 18/100

5710 W FULLERTON AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 13, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed 6 of 25 inspections. 31 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
25
4 passed · 15 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
116
includes 31 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Feb 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 13
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
0 violations
FEB 20
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN

OBSERVED THE POSTED LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN TAKEN OFF THE FRONT OF THE STORE. LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGNAGE WAS INITIALLY POSTED TO FRONT DOOR ON 1/14/25. SANITARIAN PLACED ANOTHER LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN AT FRONT OF FACILITY ON 2/5/25. INSTRUCTED PREVIOUSLY NOT TO MOVE, REMOVE, ALTER OR CONCEAL SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-050. CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 14
2025
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHRROM AND THE MECHANICAL HAND DRYING MACHINE IS ALSO BROKEN/NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER SPILLING ONTO FLOOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET PIPES CLEANED TO PREVENT BACK UP ONTO FLOOR OF FACILITY. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 4
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER SPILLING ONTO FLOOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET PIPES CLEANED TO PREVENT BACK UP ONTO FLOOR OF FACILITY. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. PLUMMER ARRIVED ON SITE AND FIXED ISSUE WHILE DOING REPORT.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

FEB 14
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/2/2022, REPORT #2549285. #58-OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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FEB 2
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (MEATBALLS, CHICKEN, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY-TO EAT FOOD (RAW GREEN PEPPER) WITH BARE HANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEE WAS TOUCHING GREEN PEPPER WITH BARE HANDS TO HOLD IN PLACE WHILE CUTTING AND ALSO TO PUT THE PEPPER INTO A STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL READY-TO EAT FOODS MUST BE HANDLED WITH SUITABLE UTENSILS OR GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE DELI MEAT/CHEESE PREP COOLER. CHICKEN, ROAST BEEF, SHREDDED STEAK, EGG, TUNA, HAM, AND TURKEY FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45F TO 48F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED BOTH FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND A LEAK AT THE FAUCET BASE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE UNISEX RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MULTIPLE CEILING TILES MISSING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

FEB 3
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

FOUND NO PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (MEATBALLS, CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPPED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED, COOKED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINOROther
55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2370152 ON 05/05/2020. #57OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 12
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVE NO PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (MEATBALLS, CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPPED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED, COOKED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

MAY 5
2020
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVE NO PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (MEATBALLS, CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPPED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED, COOKED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. FOUND MEATBALLS AT 95.1F, CHICKEN @ 61.3F, AND BROCCOLI AND CHEESE SOUP @ 60.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE REHEATED TO MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 165F, AND THEN HELD IN HOT HOLDING UNITS @ 135F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. ESTIMATED VALUE OF 5LBS OF DENATURED FOODS IS $20. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO ACCURATELY MEASURE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

SEP 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP AT 156.9F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT APPROXIMATELY 9:55AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED MEATBALLS AT 61.9F AND CHICKEN AT 92.1F INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5# OF FOOD WORTH $20. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: TUNA AT 45.3F, AND EGG WHITES AT 58.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 2# OF FOOD WORTH $5. PRIORITY 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATION.

MAR 9
2018
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical Safety
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2145190 DATED2/20/2018 VIOLATION #16 OBSERVED MOLD SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE.TAGGED ICE MACHINE. VIOLATION#22 NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP ON SITE-PERSONAL WENT OUT TO BUY CHEMICAL TEST STRIP AND RETURNED TO THIS ESTABLISHMENT WITH CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 VIOLATION CORRECTED2/27/2018

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE FROM 2:50PM TO 4;00PM WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SANDWICHES AND SOUPS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT SERVING LINE NOT MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE OR REMOVE IT FROM SITE

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DRINK MACHINE WITH SODA NOZZLES LOCATED AT FRONT SERVICE AREA ARE NOT CLEAN WITH ENCRUSTED SYRUPS AND BLACK DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 20
2018
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES SEVERE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PART OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT FRONT SERVICE AREA LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE ADDRESSED ICE MACHINE AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL THE VIOLATION CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005 (A)

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITH VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TERIYAKI CHICKEN, HAM, OR MEAT BALLS WERE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST PAPERS/KITS TO MEASURE ACCURATE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR PROPER DISHWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030

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

OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT SERVING LINE NOT MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE OR REMOVE IT FROM SITE.

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

OBSERVED DRINK MACHINE WITH SODA NOZZLES LOCATED AT FRONT SERVICE AREA ARE NOT CLEAN WITH ENCRUSTED SYRUPS AND BLACK DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 28
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NO MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TURKEY,HAM,SOUP,MEAT BALLS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF OF HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINE,MICROWAVE,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM FLOOR NEAR REGISTER AND UNDER 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM REAR WALLS OVER PREP TABLE.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PREP COOLER.

APR 25
2017
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFacility Condition
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2028529 4/18/17 NOT CORRECTED. #32-OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK WHERE DISHES ARE SET TO AIR DRY.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.#35-OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES DINING AREA FRONT UPRIGHT COOLER.MUST REPLACE.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NO MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SOUP,TUKEY,CHICKEN,SALADS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND POST AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF OF HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINE,MICROWAVE,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM FLOOR NEAR REGISTER AND UNDER 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM REAR WALLS OVER PREP TABLE.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN TOILET ROOM

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PREP COOLER.

APR 18
2017
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED BOTH EMPLOYEE HANDLE MONEY AT THE REGISTER THAN PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND MADE A READY TO EAT SANDWICH WITH OUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(7-38-010B)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK WITH A LARGE GARBAGE CAN STORED IN FRONT OF IT AND REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK WITH 3- FOOD TRAYS,2-PLASTIC FOOD BINS AND TRAY SEPERATORS INSIDE OF SINK BASIN AND ALSO A MOP & BUCKET STORED IN FRONT OF IT AND NO SOAP.EMPLOYEE REMOVED ARTICLES FROM SINK BASIN & FROM IN FRONT OF HAND SINK AND PROVIDED SOAP.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NO MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAM,SOUP,MEAT BALLS,ETC).MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1950250 8/12/16 NOT CORRECTED #32-OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK WHERE DISHES ARE SET TO AIR DRY.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.#35-OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES DINING AREA FRONT UPRIGHT COOLER.MUST REPLACE.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF OF HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINE,MICROWAVE,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.

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

MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM FLOOR NEAR REGISTER AND UNDER 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM REAR WALLS OVER PREP TABLE.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN TOILET ROOM

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PREP COOLER.

AUG 12
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, ALSO NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED TUNA 39*, SOUP 140* LUNCHMEAT 39*. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

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

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR HAND SINK, AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMP. SINK WHERE CLEAN DISHES ARE SET TO AIR DRY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE THREE DOOR FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT.

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE FRONT DINING AREA/FRONT UPRIGHT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPHS FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

FEB 23
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, AND NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TUNA 39.9*F, CHICKEN 140*F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

FEB 19
2016
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFacility Condition
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE REAR HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED/CONNECTED TO DRAIN LINE. WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON IT GOES ON TO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS IN FRONT HAND SINK AND REPAIR REAR HAND SINK.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, AND NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLT HAZARDOUS FOOD BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CHICKEN IN HOT HOLDING UNIT 147.9*F TUNA SALAD 37.7*F(OWN MADE).SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

FEB 10
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES DELI MEAT, TURKEY, SALAMI, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

FEB 20
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in rear kitchen area in state of disrepair, shall be replaced/repaired. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, needs cleaning(detailed).

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

Floors under cooking equipment, in rear kitchen area under storage shelving, 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Ceiling tiles in front prep area not clean, need cleaning, walls in rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning, exhaust vents in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area not clean, need cleaning.

FEB 27
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, Cold Tuna Cold-Hold Unit 38.90 °F Cold Deli Meat Cold-Hold Unit 39.40 °F Hot Chicken Hot-Hold Unit 147.90 °F Hot MEATBALLS Hot-Hold Unit 141.90 °F SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012

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

MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY, AWAY FROM FOOD ITEMS

MAR 8
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Storage shelves under prep table and front counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Ceiling covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

MAR 1
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

Source of cross contamination found inside ice machine. Interior of ice machine above beverage dispenser not maintained. Observed a build-up of black and red slimy substance on bottom of interior panel that is coming in contact with fresh ice. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all parts. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A)"Held for Inspection" place on ice machine.

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

Storage shelves under prep table and front counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Ceiling covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

FEB 9
2011
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (BEHIND UPPER PANEL OF SODA DISPENSER UNIT).

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FAR RIGHT).---------MUST FIX STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (BOXES, PAPERS ETC.) STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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