SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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2521 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 5, 2025 · passed

9 of 20 inspections passed, 3 failed, 8 passed with conditions. 15 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
9 passed · 8 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
93
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 5
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS IDENTIFYING THE NAME OF FOOD ITEMS AT THE BUFFET. MUST PROVIDE NAME OF FOOD.

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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED.

AUG 7
2024
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLEAS AND REAR 3-COMPARMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

ALL STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR AND MUST MAINTAIN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PIPES ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S PERSNAL BELONGINGS STORE UNDERNEATHFOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN A DESIGNATED AREA.

APR 23
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN BACK PREP AREA, FRONT LINE AND BASEMENT PREPAREA WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH TO SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE.

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

NOTED MICROWAVE AT FRONT LINE NOT CLEAN AND MISSING PLATE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE PLATE OR THROW AWAY UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DUST ON WALL ABOVE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PERSON IN CHARGE WHO HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

DEC 6
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND RAW EGGS(150 EACH) INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 52.5F.OTHER FOODS STORED IN ICE WITH ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OD 41F AND BELOW. EGGS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 7,VALUE 50

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

OCT 7
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT THE REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

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SEP 30
2022
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN PLASTIC CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON WALLS.REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN USE IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ACCORDING TO SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

MAY 10
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED ALLERGEN LABELING ON PACKED BAKLAVA MISSING. MUST STATE THAT THE PRODUCT CONTAINS NUTS ON PACKAGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 3
2021
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARREAH CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. PROCEDURE PROVIDED. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOLER NOT MAINTAING 41F OR LESS. COOLER DID NOT CONTAIN TCS FOODS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED ALLERGEN LABELING ON PACKED BAKLAVA MISSING. MUST STATE THAT PRODUCT CONTAINS NUTS ON PACKAGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2352876 DATED 12/6/2019 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #37 MUST LABEL BAKLAVA SOLD AT FRONT COUNTER WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME, AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR #58 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED

DEC 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 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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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL BAKALA SOLD AT FRONT COUNTER WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY BASE ON FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP SINKS IN THE REAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE RUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE REAR PREP AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS & WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

JUN 28
2018
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CEILING PANELS IN POOR REPAIR IN BASEMENT ABOVE STORE SHELVING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL ON SOUTH SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT WALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MANTAIN.

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

EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

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

OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 27
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED SERVICE COOLER UNABLE TO HOLD COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW.SEE TEMPERATURES OF FOODS BELOW. TAGGED SERVICE COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7- 38-005(A)

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

NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HUMMAS.BABA GANOUGE,TABULI AND JERUSALEM SALAD RANGING IN TEMPERATURES FROM 51F TO 63F IN SERVICE COOLER.TOTAL AMOUNT OF FOOD VOLUNTARILY DESTROYED WAS 127LBS AT $550.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION7-38-005(A)

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

NOTED FAN GUARDS DUSTY IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FAN GUARDS.

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

NOTED DRAIN LEAKING AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR EXPOSED HANDSINK

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

UNABLE TO LOCATE BI-METAL STEM THERMOMETER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ABI-METAL STEM THERMOMETER.

DEC 9
2016
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 17
2016
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1386630 1/28/16 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER ,PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT,#33-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#34-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PAPER STORAGE AREA,ON STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT.#35-MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT PAPER STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS IN DINING AREA,STEAM TABLE LOWER SHELF AND FRYER CABINET.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN FRONT OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

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

MUST ADJUST UPPER FRONT DOOR HAS A GAP ACROSS THE TOP.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LIGHT FIXTURE AND CHAIN ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AND BASES IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIRCASE AND CHEST FREEZER

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

MUST PROVIDE A EXTENSION TO OVER FLOW VALVE AT HOT WATER TANK TO FLOOR DRAIN.

JAN 28
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS ON A PAN SITTING ON SHELF ABOVE STEAM TABLE 4LBS.- MEAT PIES 99.4F,110.5F,110.8F,5LBS.-SPINACH PIE 69.7F,80.6F,88.1F,96.7F,3LBS.-EGG PIE 94.5F,94.8F,100.0,3.5LBS.-BABA GHOUNASH 48.1F,50.6F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.15.5 LBS.$120. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER 1ST FL. PREP AREA,WORN SHELVING UNIT ABOVE STEAM TABLE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

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

MUST CLEAN DUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT OF STEAM TABLE,UNDER CASH REGISTER.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WHEEL BASES OF FRYER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ,IN PAPER STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT AND ON STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN WALK WAY LEADING TO DISH WASHING AREA ON 1ST FL.

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

MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT PAPER STORAGE AREA,WALL IN 1ST FL. TOILETROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND JUICE COOLER ON SALES FLOOR.

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN 1ST FL. TOILETROOM .MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPER FOR 1ST FL. 3- COMP SINK.

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

MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS AND BROOMS.

AUG 13
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT AND STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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

VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 3
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperature fresh falafel on a container on top of the empty box beside the deep fryer at 48.9F. Baba ganush at 51.5F, Mixed cucumber salad with yogurt at 48.8F on cold holding unit. Instructed manager that all cold foods must maintain a temperature of 40.0F or lower during display, and storage inside the cold holding unit. Citation issued critical 7-38-005(a)Cold holding unit temperature at 41.0F Manager discarded the said products worth $95.44 and 16 lbs total.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR,SUGAR, BEANS, MUST BE LABELED. ALSO ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL PASTRIES PACKAGED ON SITE FOR SALE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMPANY'S NAME.ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, NAME OF THE PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS, WT NET AND ANY ADDITIVE INGREDIENTS AND ALLERGEN.

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

MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE IST FLOOR AND BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.

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

MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE IST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

LEAK ON THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 22
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO HAND SOAP AND NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. AND NO SOAP INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST HAVE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP ALL THE TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED THE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030.

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

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE (COPY ONLY)POSTED ON SITE BUT IS NOT THE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE THE ONE POSTED,NOT THE COPY. MANAGER WENT HOME TO PICK UP HIS ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND HE POST IT ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.

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

MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE IST FLOOR AND BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.

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

MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE IST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

LEAK ON THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 12
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLERS MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

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

REPAIR LEAKY HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

OCT 18
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 50.7F, FETA CHEESE AT 44.0F-48.7F, YOGURT AT 45.1-46.7F, COOKED PEAS AT 51.8F, COOKED GREEN BEANS AT 50.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 6# OF FOOD WORTH $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS.

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

OBSERVED FROZEN VEGETABLES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.

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

REPAIR THE COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE BASEMENT EXPOSED HANDSINK.

AUG 3
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,STORED IN DISPLAY PREP COOLER(FRONT AREA).COOKED AND MASHED EGGPLANTS AT TEMP OF 55.7F; HUMMUS AT TEMP OF 46.2F TO 48.7F; FETA CHEESE AT TEMP OF 52.5F;COOKED RICE WRAPPED IN GRAPE LEAF AT TEMP OF 48.6F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.COOLER UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41.3F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED, BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 5, VALUE 30.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(a) HOOOO62516-13

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSEVED EMPLOYEE AND CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS(FOOD CONTAINERS,SERVING UTENSILS,ETC),WITHOUT USING SANITIZING SOLUTION.SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (WASH, RINSE,SANITIZE 100 PPM).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO62516-13

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.ALL THE PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS IN PREP AND BUFFET AREA MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERT THEM.

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.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP, REMOVE DIRTY CAULKING,AND RE CAULK)

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.REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS,IN 1ST FLOOR PREP 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.WORKING THERMOMETERS IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLRES AND FREEZERS.

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