Chicago Health Dept
1136 W CHICAGO AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025).
25 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2025.
Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
Using foam cups as a scoop for bulk food containers. Instructed to use proper scoops.
Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to add more lighting.
4-602.13 CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, TOASTER OVEN, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE HEAVILY RUSTED AND DEGRADED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE FLOORING WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
6-501.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES IN THE DRYWALL NEXT TO THE 2 DOOR FREEZER UNIT NEAR THE BACK EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL.
8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2585500 ON 11/20/23 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
8-304.11(A) THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 7/3/24 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE MOP SINK, BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS, ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET, HVAC UTILITY CLOSET, AND ON THE SILL PLATES OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, TOASTER OVEN, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE HEAVILY RUSTED AND DEGRADED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE FLOORING WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES IN THE DRYWALL NEXT TO THE 2 DOOR FREEZER UNIT NEAR THE BACK EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL.
CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2585500 ON 11/20/23 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 11:10AM TO 11:45AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA WERE PREPARED. AT 11:45AM CERTIFIED MANAGER STEVEN LOU ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TEMPURA FLAKES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND FOOD.
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ALL THE FREEZERS IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, AND CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AS IT SITS OVER A COLD PREP STATION
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.
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.
OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA NEAR UTILITY SINK AND ICE MACHINE. ALL FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS (SUSHI). CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER ARRIVED AT 12:45PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS (SUSHI). CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT PREP SINK AND SINK IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
INCORRECT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ONLINE MENU. MUST PLACE ASTERISK ON ALL FOOD ITEMS SERVED RAW/UNDERCOOKED ALONG WITH DISCLOSURE ON BOTTOM OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BETWEEN 75-100 MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREA ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLE AND FRYERS, INSIDE CLOSET NEAR UTILITY SINK, IN CORNER NEAR BASEMENT DOOR AND ALONG BASEMENT STAIRS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARDS BETWEEN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE ALL TOWELS INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
3 COMPARTMENT SINK SET UP WITH QUATERNARY AMMONIUM AT 200PPM. PIC PROVIDED CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE QUAT TEST STRIPS TO CORRECTLY MEASURE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE WASTE CAN WITH LID INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM.
OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA NEAR UTILITY SINK AND ICE MACHINE. ALL FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
LIGHTING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IS EXTREMELY DIM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR IN THE PREP AREA LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT RODENTS AND PESTS AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS ON THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR IN THE PREP AREA LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT RODENTS AND PESTS AND MAINTAIN
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AS TCS FOODS(SUSHI) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED MISO SOUP IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(103.F)TCS FOODS FOR HOT HOLDING SHALL BE AT 135F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 2 POUNDS VALUED AT $5.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MICE DROPPINGS AND A LIVE ROACH(ON THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY(15 ALONG THE WALLS ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA, 10 IN THE UTILITY ROOM, 5 ON TOP OF PAPER GOODS STORAGE BOXES, 10 ON THE LANDING LEADING DOWN TO THE BASEMENT, AND 20 IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOORS).PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF PESTS AND RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a).
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR SERVICE LOG AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c).
OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR IN THE PREP AREA LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT RODENTS AND PESTS AND MAINTAIN
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED . INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION #2374124 PERFORMED ON 6-23-20. VIOLATION 25 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. The Consumer Advisory requirements should include: The Disclosure (asterisk) to a Foot note ("serve raw or under-cooked) and the Reminder ("Consuming raw or under-cooked meats, shellfish, or eggs my increase...").INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED . INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. The Consumer Advisory requirements should include: The Disclosure (asterisk) to a Foot note ("serve raw or under-cooked) and the Reminder ("Consuming raw or under-cooked meats, shellfish, or eggs my increase...").IN STRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 90 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT AND THE STAIRS LEADING UP TO THE RESTAURANT(50), THE FURNACE ROOM(15), THE MOP SINK AREA(10), AND THE FLOOR OF THE DISH WASHING AREA(15). PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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.
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.
MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW SUSHI. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED (REFER TO HAND OUT)
MUST REPLACE TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS. MUST DEFROST ALL 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZERS AND DEEP FREEZER ONSITE. REPAIR BROKEN LIDS ON ALL PREP COOLERS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
: MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
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.
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.
OBSERVED A BLACK AND PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND HAVE MACHINE SERVICE, CLEANED AND SANITIZED, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS COLD FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A PREP COOLER: 5 LBS RICE, 70F, $20 2 LBS, SPICY SHRIMP, 48F, $60 1 LBS, WHITE TUNA, 52F, $25 2 LBS, SALMON, 54F, $50 3 LBS, CRAB MEAT, 49F, $45 3 LBS, OCTOPUS, 50F, $60 3 LBS, SCALLOPS, 51F, $60 2 LBS, TUNA, 51F, $50 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW SUSHI. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED (REFER TO HAND OUT)
MUST OBTAIN VARIANCE FOR SUSHI RICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LETTER FROM A CERTIFIED LAB, VERIFYING THE pH OF THE SUSHI RICE OR KEEP A pH METER ONSITE CAPABLE OF DETERMINING THE pH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION GIVEN.
SEE VIOLATION 29.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL-BASE THROUGHOUT THE BASE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
MUST REPLACE TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS. MUST DEFROST ALL 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZERS AND DEEP FREEZER ONSITE. REPAIR BROKEN LIDS ON ALL PREP COOLERS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ONSITE. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, AND CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZERS ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO REMOVE HEAVY FROST BUILDUP AND REPLACE THE BROKEN HANDLE ON THE REACH-IN FREEZER ON THE RIGHT SIDE.
INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZERS ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO REMOVE HEAVY FROST BUILDUP AND REPLACE THE BROKEN HANDLE ON THE REACH-IN FREEZER ON THE RIGHT SIDE.
MUST CONTINUE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS TO REMOVE DEAD FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT.
FOOD UTENSILS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT: FOOD UTENSILS I.E. CONTAINERS, EXTRA PLATES, TOTES, POTS & PANS, EXTRA SILVERWARE, AND SMALL APPLIANCES SUCH AS TOASTER OVENS ARE COVERED IN DEAD SMALL FLIES NEXT TO ANIMAL FECES ON THE FLOOR. OBSERVED SMALL DEAD FLIES ON THE FLOORS INSIDE OF EQUIPEMNT, THE FLOORS THROUGHT THE BASEMENT, STAIRCASE LEADING UP TO THE 1ST FLOOR, AND BEHIND STORAGE RACKS. ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED. ANIMAL FECES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE FLOOR AND THE FLOOR MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. NO ACTIVE FLIES WERE OBSERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILDUP FROM THE FAN VENT COVER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZERS ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO REMOVE HEAVY FROST BUILDUP AND REPLACE THE BROKEN HANDLE ON THE REACH-IN FREEZER ON THE RIGHT SIDE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALL (EXTERIOR WALL OF WALK-IN COOLER) TO THE RIGHT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE SPLATTER AND DRIPPAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MUST MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE LOWER SURFACES OF THE PREP TABLES AND FROM THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN ALL.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS, THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP/WALK IN COOLERS AND CLEAN THE LOWER SURFACES OF THE REAR REACH IN FREEZER. CLEAN ALL FOOD SPILLS, DIRT/DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE FOOD, DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. MUST REPAIR THE DAMAGED FLOOR/FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, BY THE REAR DOOR AND MOP SINK. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE PREP AND TOILET ROOM, WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.2 DEGREES AIR TEMP. COOLER MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. COOLER IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOUND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK IN COOLER. 4 LBS TUNA 43.7 DEGREES $36.00, 2.5 LBS SALMON 44.1 DEGREES $25.00, 2 DOZEN EGGS $11.00, SCALLOPS 5 LBS 48.2 $70.00 ALL PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE TO THE TOP OF CONTAINER. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE AND MAINTAIN. LID TO OUT SIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TOP AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-9-14 REPORT #1490438 INSP#386 #31 INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION., #33 CLEAN INTERIOR OF FAN GUARD IN WALK-IN COOLER(DUST BUILDUP), GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS, ICE MACHINE, BULK CONTAINERS.. #34 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING.
HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL UNNECESSAEY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF FAN GUARD IN WALK-IN COOLER(DUST BUILDUP), GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS, ICE MACHINE, BULK CONTAINERS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN SUSHI PREP AREA AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREA.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK-IN COOLER 48.8F AND PREP COOLER 51.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TUNA SALAD 48.5F DATED 7-5-14, POT ROAST 48.1F DATED 7-8-14, TOFU 48F STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WIPING DOWN CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLE, BULK CONTAINERS WITH SOILED WASHCLOTH, WIPING HANDS ON APRON AND PREPARING SUSHI WITH BARE HANDS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. HANDS MUST BE WASHED WITH SOAP AND WARM WATER PRIOR TO HANDLING FOOD OR AFTER HANDS HAVE BECOME CONTAMINATED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED.
INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF FAN GUARD IN WALK-IN COOLER(DUST BUILDUP), GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS, ICE MACHINE, BULK CONTAINERS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN SUSHI PREP AREA AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREA.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
Foods inside cooler not label or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not original container.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor in walk-in cooler not maintained. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
Tile coving along wallbase not maintaned. Instructed to replace tile missing in areas.
Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN,DISHROOM.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS COOLERS,SHELVINGS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,KNIFE RACKS,ICE MACHINE,KITCHEN DRAWERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING,PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR MOP SINK.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP LINES AND INSIDE WAK-IN-COOLER, ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
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.FOUND WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH 3 COMP SINK-MUST REPAIR.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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