SUNRISE CAFE RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

2012 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Dec 2024).

24 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Dec 2024.

Last inspected Dec 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

114

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 13

2024

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED WATER SPRAYER HOOKED UP TO HAND WASHING SINK. HAND WASHING SINK MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SPRAYER FROM HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER BASEMENT TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

AUG 29

2024

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SEVERAL ROACH CARCASSES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND SOFT DRINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARCASSES.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN THE COOLER WHERE MILK IS HELD AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RACKS.

AUG 9

2024

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM, NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, INCLUDING NEAR THE GRIDDLE, PREP AREA, AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT SUCH AS THE COOLER NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY ARE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

AUG 11

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF COOLER USED TO STORE MILK AT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

AUG 4

2023

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS AND 3 CAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED OLD SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF COOLER USED TO STORE MILK AT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE FACILITY.

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JAN 28

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE REFRIGERATOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED RAINWATER LEAKING FROM A PIPE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLES IN THE WALL NEAR THE TOILET IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE DISH AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO RECORD OF EMPLOYEES ON SITE VACCINATION STATUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR ENFORCING THE PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OF FILE.

FEB 10

2021

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS OR UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN ALL WASHROOMS WOMEN UTILIZE.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE UNDER FRYER. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 3

2021

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND NO DISCARD DATE FOR THE FOLLOWING READY TO EAT (RTE), TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS: COOKED CHORIZO AND COOKED TUNA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL RTE, TCS FOOD HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED EGGS AND BURGERS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ALL MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROX 80 - 100 DEAD ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND FRONT FOOD PREPARATION UNDER BEVERAGE STATION ALONG ENTIRE WALL (30), BEHIND COOLERS IN 1ST REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ALONG ENTIRE WALL(30), ALSO NOTED 30 IN 2ND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ALONG ENTIRE WALL (30), UNDER STAIR CASE IN BASEMENT(10). MUST REMOVE, CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

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

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND SHELVES IN ALL COOLERS LOCATED IN 1ST REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS OR UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN ALL WASHROOMS WOMEN UTILIZE.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE UNDER FRYER. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 20

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MAY 13

2020

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NO DATE MARKING ON COOKED FOOD ( BEEF, SALSA, CHICKEN..) STORED IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL COOKED FOOD HELD FOR MORE THAN 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

IN ACCURATE AND MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND LIVE COCKROACHES ACTIVITY IN KITCHEN. 5 COCKROACHES UNDER DISH WASHING SINK, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

IMPROPER UTENSILS DRYING, GLASSES AND CUPS PLACED ON CLOTH TOWELS TO DRY OUT, INSTRUCTED TO USE AIR DRYING METHOD ONLY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOOD STAINS NOTED ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE WALL COVERING THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE.

APR 8

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE COFFEE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-03

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON RAW UNDERCOOKED FOODS(EGGS). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS BULBS OVER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 19

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZERS. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET FIXTURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THE VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 17

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND A MINI REFRIGERATOR IN THE BASEMENT WITH INSIDE COVERED WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE NOT BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND RE-ORGANZIE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

JUN 17

2016

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 10

2016

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. EXCESS WASTE OIL ON TOP THE CONTAINER, ALSO OIL DANGLING AND DRIPPING FROM LEDGE OF THE SAID CONTAINER FORMING PUDDLE OF OIL ON GROUND. SPLATTED WASTE OIL ON WALL BEHIND THE GREASE CONTAINER. REAR PATIO EXCESS PILED ITEMS ON FLOOR: BROKEN CEMENT, UNCOVERED BUCKETS WITH WATER AND UNKNOWN ITEMS IN, ETC. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT NEEDED AND MUST ELEVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS NEEDED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WASTE OIL CONTAINER, GROUND AND FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-11-15,REPORT #1591581 #34-FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGH OUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35-WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #38-COLD WATER HANDLE IN NEED OF REPAIR AT HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #41-CLUTTER IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF REMOVING AND OR ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. TODAY 6-10-16 WE(MANAGER AND I)OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

DEC 11

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGH OUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

COLD WATER HANDLE IN NEED OF REPAIR AT HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF REMOVING AND OR ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 27

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS, ALL CHEST FREEZERS, FRYERS, FLAT TOP, PREP TABLES, WHEELS ON ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD, GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS WITH SPLATTER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND IN DISH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR PREP. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

TOILET ROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN NEED OF REMOVING AND OR ORGANIZING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 17

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOASTERS, SINKS(GREASE SPILLS).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

JAN 17

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINER, SKILLET, AND UTENSILS STORED INSIDE EXPOSED SINK. EXPOSED SINK BLOCKED BY CART OF UTENSILS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS INSIDE AND AROUND EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT AND OUTSIDE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

APR 1

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Foods inside coolers not labelled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor tile missing in rear storage area. Instructed to replace missing floor tile.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light cover in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Adequate light not provided in rear storage or basement area. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs or install more light fixtures.

Minor Sanitation

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

Unnecesssary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

MAR 25

2013

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Pest Activity

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

Toxic item not properly used in food prep area and storage. Observed a white fine powery substances chemical-boric acid along wallbase and in corners in various area of establishment, including basement, behind grease trap, under front prep table and behind 3-door cooler. Instructed manager that substance-toxic item must be used and applied by licensed pest control company and properly contained. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Foods inside coolers not labelled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exterior of cooking equipment, can opener attached to prep table, exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and daily. Floor tile missing in rear storage area. Instructed to replace missing floor tile.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light cover in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Adequate light not provided in prep, rear storage or basement area. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs or install more light fixtures.

Minor Sanitation

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

Unnecesssary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

MAR 26

2012

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN TOP,SIDES,FRONT,INSIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THE HOOD&FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER,BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILD-UP.CLEAN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALLS,IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILD UP.

Minor Plumbing & 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 OR REPLACE THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYING WATER ALL OVER WHEN WATER IS ON.

Critical Pest 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. CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

FEB 7

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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 TOPS, SIDES AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN AND ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS

Minor Sanitation

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 THROUGH OUT UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & 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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HANDBOWL SINKS

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING TO BETTER STORE AND MAINTAIN WANTED ITEMS IN BASEMENT, TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER

OCT 5

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN

Minor Sanitation

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ICE MACHINE, LARGE CAN OPENER, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. COLD HANDLE ON HANDSINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. HARD TO TWIST.

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