T Joels Family Restaurant

Chicago Health Dept

1928 W CERMAK RD · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2026).

23 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jul 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

144

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2026

Inspection history

JUL 29

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR IN NEED OF DEFROSTING AND CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF ICE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF BETTER WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

NOV 14

2025

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1/4" GAPS AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN WITH A SLOW DRAIN AND THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING ISSUES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED THE FLOOR IN THE SAME AREA IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN & MISSING ). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

OCT 17

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELF AND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAKE SAID SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

OCT 10

2024

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITH AN EXPIRED COPY OF A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW WITH A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU, SUCH AS CHICKEN ITEMS, PORK ITEMS, AND SHRIMP AND FISH ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ASTREIK THAT IS NEXT TO MENU ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS OPEN WITHOUT ADEQUATE MESH SCREENS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SAID DOORS CLOSED OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE MESH SCREENS WHILE DOORS ARE OPENED IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED THE CHEF WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT, SUCH AS A HAT OR HAIR NET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AND STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELF AND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAKE SAID SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SEP 14

2023

PASS 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED R4ESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED IN UTILITY SINK AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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SEP 29

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SEP 22

2021

FAIL 15 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DRINK FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHERE COFFEE IS SERVED, SOUP AND BEVERAGES ARE ALL HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS SITTING ON EQUIPMENT NOT STORED PROPERLY AND READY FOR USE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL WIPING CLOTHS USED TO WIPE COUNTERS, EQUIPENT, OR CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES AND MUST BE CHANGED WHEN WATER IS DIRTY OR AS OFTEN AS NEEDED.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT PROPERLY WEARING GLOVES WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT GLOVES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES AND ON BOTH HANDS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE VIOLATION #60

Serious Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE SIDES, UNDER AND INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDES OF ALL THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, ONE WITH STANDING WATER LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON REAR UTILITY SINK IN CLOSET NEXT TO ENTRANCE TO THE DISH WASHING ROOM IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING OVER THE LIGHT BULBS OVER THE STOVE UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. ALSO OBSERVED ONE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE SAME AREA IN THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER COVERING FOR LIGHTS.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATIONS FROM INSPECTION 2366221 WERE NOT COMPLETED AS INSTRUCTED. 5-205.11 OUT PF. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DRINK FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHERE COFFEE IS SERVED, SOUP AND BEVERAGES ARE ALL HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION 2366221 MARCH 23, 2020 WAS GIVEN UNITL 06/16/2020 TO CORRECT. UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION DUE TO NON COMPLIANCE. 4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE USE ARTICLES (COTTAGE CHEESE,BUTTER) BEING RE-USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE AND DO NOT RE-USE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES FOR FOOD STORAGE. 4-101.19 OBSERVED A WHOLE IN THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE LOCATED IN THE REAR. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REFRIGERATION IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS, NO CITATIONS ISSUED. 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOOR AND CEILING SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MAR 23

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DRINK FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DRINK OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE USE ARTICLES (BUTTER CONTAINERS) BEING RE-USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE AND DO NOT RE-USE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED A WHOLE IN THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE LOCATED IN THE REAR. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REFRIGERATION IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOOR AND CEILING SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MAR 16

2020

FAIL 14 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Sanitation

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

2-301.14 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER PREPARING COFFEE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS FIRST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTRUCT EMPLOYEES WHEN TO WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE PREPPING ANY FOODS OR DRINKS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED SAID EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DRINK FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DRINK OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A TRICKLE FOR THE COLD WATER FLOW INSIDE OF THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(A) OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER UNABLE TO TURN ON AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND COLD RUNNING WATER TURNED OFF FROM THE BOTTOM OF SAID HAND WASHING SINK DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE COLD WATER KNOB IS STRIPPED AND UNABLE TO SHUT OFF FROM THE TOP KNOB. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HAND WASHING SINK SO THAT THE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IS ABLE TO BE PROPERLY TURNED ON AND OFF FROM THE TOP WATER KNOBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2268396 DATED 2/22/19; 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED THE TWO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED 2018, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

FEB 22

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED A VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, AND DATED(COOKED POATOES, PASTA, LUNCHMEAT ETC) FOODS PREPARED FOR MORE THAT 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLES FRONT AND REAR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP CUTTING BOARD STAINED/PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD CRACKED IN THE FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE REAR DISH/PREP AREA FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR (MISSING TILES), INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED THE TWO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED 2018, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW CERTIFICATES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

AUG 29

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING/COOKING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, DAIRY, PORK, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE CERTIFICATE POSTED AND CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

THE PREP TABLE IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR IS IN POOR REPAIR. IT'S EXTREMELY RUSTY AND HAS A LARGE HOLE IN THE BOTTOM SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST (OR PAINT) AND SEAL HOLE OR REPLACE THE TABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS GREASE SPILLS AND DIRT ON THE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

THERE ARE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME. -THE PIPES/CONDUITS UNDER THE HAND SINK AND IN THE CEILING IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA NEEDS TO BE SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET IS VERY LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE. MAINTAIN SAME. -THERE ARE LARGE POTS TOO BIG TO BE ADEQUATELY SUBMERGED INTO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR ADEQUATE WASHING/SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER GET A LARGER SINK TO ACCOMMODATE OR REMOVE LARGE POTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP TO DRY. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WASH CLOTHS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

SEP 21

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 10 LBS OF PORK AT 86.1 F AND 12 LBS OF POTATOES AT 90F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F OR BELOW FOR ALL COLD FOODS AND 14OF AND ABOVE FOR ALL HOT FOODS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, PORK) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATE AND NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE BASEMENT LARGE BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REAR FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER/BAGGIES/ZIPLOC.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSOR IN POOR REPAIR BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE PINKISH/BROWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP IN THE FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED COOKING AREA WALL BEHIND THE KNIFE HOLDER NEEDS REPAIR,ALSO THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CLEAN AND RESEAL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED MOP SINK HANDLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

JUN 30

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED COOKING AREA WALL BEHIND THE KNIFE HOLDER NEEDS REPAIR,ALSO THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CLEAN AND RESEAL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED MOP SINK HANDLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

DEC 23

2015

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 21

2015

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1591633 DATED 12/14/15 #22-NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT TO TEST PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Serious Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1591633 DATED 12/14/15 #45-PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES ON PAPER GOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. REMOVE RUSTY SURGACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF PRODUCE REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND UTILITY SINK. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND WAIT STATION AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

Minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SEPARATE CLEANING SUPPLIES ON STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

DEC 14

2015

FAIL 9 violations

Serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHILI 152.2F, POTATOES 140.9F)AND COOKED TO ORDER FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

Serious Sanitation

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

NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT TO TEST PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Pest Activity

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1546759 ON 6-5-15: 32-REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVES INSIDE REAR REACH-IN COOLER IN DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR EXPOSED SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 35-SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINKS. 38-REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. 41-STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. 43-STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. 45-PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES ON PAPER GOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. REMOVE RUSTY SURGACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF PRODUCE REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND UTILITY SINK. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND WAIT STATION AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

Minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SEPARATE CLEANING SUPPLIES ON STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

JUN 5

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVES INSIDE REAR REACH-IN COOLER IN DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR EXPOSED SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINKS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

MAY 29

2015

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REACH-IN COOLER IN WAIT STATION AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 58.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

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

IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 10 DOZEN RAW EGGS 56.6F AND 2LBS OF CREAM CHEESE 59.6F STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 12LBS AND $20 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, HOT WATER HANDLE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT FRONT EXPOSED FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE EXPOSED SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA UNTIL FRONT EXPOSED SINK IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1395323 ON 1-9-14. 38-PIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVES INSIDE REAR REACH-IN COOLER IN DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR EXPOSED SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINKS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

JAN 9

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. LOW WATER PRESSURE AT WOMENS TOILET ROOM HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER MISSING FOR PREP COOLER. REPLACE SAME.

JUN 26

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST. PAINT BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE RUSTY.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYER AND GRILL IN PREP AREA, CLEAN IN REAR KITCHEN UNDER UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

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

PROPERLY INSTALL SCREEN DOOR AT REAR DOOR; SCREEN DOOR NOT ATTACHED TO BRACKETS TO HOLD IN PLACE; MUST CORRECT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE A HANDLE FOR HOT WATER AT UTILITY SINK IN CLOSET.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

MAR 8

2012

PASS 2 violations

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 INSTALL MISSING HANDLE/KNOB FOR HOT WATER AT THE MOP SINK.

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 CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE PIECES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS NOT IN USE SAME AREAS.

FEB 21

2012

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND THE 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED I.E.GREASE TRAP BOX BENEATH SAID SINK IS NOT CLEAN,SLOW DRAINING.MUST REPAIR AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION (7-38-030).

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 REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING SHELVINGS AT COOKLINE,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES.

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 BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FLOORS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

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. WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS,ABOVE 3 COMP SINK AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULBS OVER CHEST FREEZER IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA,REAR DISHWASHING AREA MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS.

Minor Sanitation

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 INSTALL MISSING HANDLE/KNOB FOR HOT WATER AT THE MOP SINK AND VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS REQUIRE CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOV 10

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

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

The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING THE OATMEAL, SALT AND SUGER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.

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. THE GREASE TRAP IN RUSTY LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.

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. DEFROST AND CLEAN ALL THREE REACH IN CHEST FREEZERS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO CLEAN ALL THE REACH IN COOLERS HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS IN THEM.

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 FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT 1ST FLOOR AND UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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. REPLACE THE HOT WATER HANDLES BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND UTILITY SINK HANDLES ARE IN POOR REPAIR. REPLACE THEM. THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT IN POOR REPAIR DRIPPING HOT WATER WHEN TURNER OFF. REPLACE IT. THE PIPE UNDERNEATH BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS DRIPPING WATER INTO BUCKETS. REPLACE PIPES. ROD OUT THE GREASE TRAP HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

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