Svea Restaurant

Chicago Health Dept

5236 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

20 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected May 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

Inspection history

MAY 13

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER, DOOR OF 4 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HOLES AT CORNER WALL BASE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 57, 58 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2615073 DATED 4/3/2025 NOT CORRECTED:- -#57)2-102.13:SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM. -#58)2-102.13: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

APR 3

2025

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WOODEN SHELF BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES (BY THE DOOR) LEADING TO DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH GREASE SPILLAGE NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

APR 5

2024

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Observed no thermometer in reach in cooler in prep area and standing coolers in basement storage area. Instructed manager to provide thermometer in each cold holding unit.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Instructed to properly label food storage containers (flour, sugar, garbanzo beans etc) identified with common name in prep/cooking area.

Minor Sanitation

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

Instructed to remove cardboard liner on prep shelves in prep/cooking area.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed damaged lid to ice bin in front prep area and damaged plastic food containers in rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace all damaged items with smooth and easily cleanable replacements.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed food debris and trash build up on floor along walls in the bar area in front, in the rear prep area along walls, and in the basement storage area below shelves along walls. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area free of food debris.

FEB 1

2023

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND DARK STAINS ON PREP TABLE, LOCATED IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN IT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNIT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM THE SHELVING UNIT. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW THE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

JAN 26

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP EGG REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SAID REFRIGERATOR.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. MUST PROVIDE SAID PROTOCOL ON PREMISES.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.

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JUN 25

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS, STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E) MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER IN SHELVES.REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEE

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8-304.11(A) PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6-18-2021, REPORT# 2521540, NOT POSTED CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), NO CITATION ISSUED. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED.

JUN 18

2021

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER OR SERVE RAW" PHRASE FOR EGGS, STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER IN SHELVES.REMOVE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER TRAINNING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEE

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM #55) 6-201.11 FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS/ICE MACHINE. MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. FOR EXAMPLE, DRYWALL AND DROP CEILING ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED

OCT 19

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS/ICE MACHINE.MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. FOR EXAMPLE DRY WALL AND DROP CEILING ETC.

JUL 29

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 4 DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING NEAR IN KITHCEN TO THE LEFT OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND FLOOR TILES IN DISREPAIR IN LINEN STORAGE CLOSET. MUST RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES NEED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

REFER TO VIOLATION #60

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2213990 DATED 9/7/18 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING OF RCERTIFIIED FOOD MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

SEP 7

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(A) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Minor Sanitation

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

4-202.11 NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(B) NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY WALLS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ABOVE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER THE THE HOT HOLDING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED PEELING PAINT AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 NOTED HEAVY DUST AND DIRTY VENTILATIONS ON FANS INSIDE THE 4 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND EXTERIOR FAN ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

AUG 25

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.

DEC 12

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 4 DOOR REACH IN RECURFACEFIRGERATOR LOCATED ON SOUTH SIDE OF KITHCEN. REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS. OBSERVED REACH IN CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH RUSTY EXTERIOR. EXTERIOR MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED SHELF UNDER COFFEE MAKERS WITH PEELING CHIPPING PAINT. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED IN KITHCEN UNCLEAN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACH IN FREEZERS. OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATORS IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN INTERIORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TRAYS CONTAINING COFFEE CUPS FOR SERVICE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED VENT IN CEILING OF WASHROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITHCEN. RESTORE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED COOK IN KITHCEN WITH LONGER HAIR AND BEARDS WITHOUT ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST HAVE ALL HAIR RESTRAINED AND WEAR BEARD RESTRAINT.

Minor Facility Condition

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

OBSERVED CUSTOMERS ENTERING THROUGH RESTRICTED AREA OF KITCHEN INTO DINING ROOM. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONEL ARE ALLOWED IN KITHCEN. ALL CUSTOMERS MUST USE THE FRONT DOOR ONLY TO ENTER RESTAURANT.

AUG 23

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKET OF THE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED, AND BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE HOOD/FILTER,CONNECTING TUBE ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 16

2016

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. RAW BEEF AT 60.0F, .5LB; COOKED SAUSAGE AT 50.0F,1 LB; COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 38.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $7.50, TOTAL 1.5 LBS.

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1588434 DATED 11/17/15. #32-REPLACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELF IN THE 4-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER; REMOVE BLACK BUILDUP BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND ON THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN. #35-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

PROVIDE LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) ON ALL BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKET OF THE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: THE WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE 4 DOOR EACH IN COOLER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT,ALL WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS THRU-OUT THE ENTIRE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. HOOD/FILTER,CONNECTING TUBE ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND COOKING FOOD IN TH KITCHEN NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND COOKING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

NOV 17

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE BLACK BUILDUP BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND ON THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN AND DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL FAN ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FAN COVER.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELF IN THE 4-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER; THE RUSTED SHELF IS ON THE TOP LEFT DOOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 30

2015

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 20

2015

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE COOLER UNITS AND UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS AGAINST THE WALL. THE BASEMENT IS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE ONLY, NO PREPARATION AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER BATHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. OBSERVED 5 DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND 1 DEAD ROACH IN THE STORAGE CLOSET MENTIONED ABOVE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUIDLUP ON THE WALL FAN IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE ONE DOOR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER.

JAN 14

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND WHOLE COOKED POTATOES STORED UNDER THE PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 75.9F TO 76.4F;COOKED DICED POTATOES IN TWO DIFFERENT CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE THE FOUR DOOR COOLER AT TEMP OF 45.6F, 47.6F AND 71.2F.NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME / TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MANAGER STATED" FOOD WAS COOKED YESTERDAY". FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED, POUNDS 30,VALUE $80. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPE BEHIND AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF STOVE BY THE FLAT GRILL.NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EQUPMENT. REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND ENCRUSTED FOOD LIQUID INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA,ALSO ELEVATE ITEMS INSIDE THE STORAGE BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA.REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

EAST WALL BY THE DRAIN BOARD NOT CLEANABLE,IS HEAVILY SCRATCHED FROM POT ETC.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

MAY 13

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLERS GASKETS AND INSIDE COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REAR PREP AREA LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT COVERS WITH END CAPS/LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHT BULBS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

FEB 10

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED CUT POTATOES STORED INSIDE THE 4 DOOR COOLER AT TEMP OF 71.6F. NO COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED,PLUS NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INFORMATION PROVIDED ON COOLING PROCESS. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 15 VALUE 20 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO77584-15

Critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR UPPER METAL PANEL.ICE IS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. TURNED OFF ICE MACHINE. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION",INSTRUCTED TO BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD SOURCE. FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZE(FAX# 312-746-4240). CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO77584-15

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST PAPER TO CHECK SANITIZE SOLUTION

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN CAN OPENER DEBRIS,ALSO CLEAN POP GUN DISPENSER MINERAL BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING AT SOUTH-WEST CORNER, ABOVE THE 4 DOOR COOLER. ALSO CLEAN FAN ABOVE THE EXIT REAR DOOR, BUILD-UP OF GREASE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP AT FRONT COUNTER(FROM ICE BIN).

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