T JOELS FAMILY RESTAURANT.
1928 W CERMAK RD · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 22 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 142025PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.
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.
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.
MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
OCT 172024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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 102024FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
2-402.11 OBSERVED THE CHEF WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT, SUCH AS A HAT OR HAIR NET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
3-304.12 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP AT ALL TIMES.
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.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SEP 142023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED R4ESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED IN UTILITY SINK AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 292021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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SEP 222021FAILED15 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
SEE VIOLATION #60
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.
SEE VIOLATION #60
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.
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.
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.
SEE VIOLATION #60
SEE VIOLATION #60
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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 232020PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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 162020FAILED14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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).
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.
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.
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.
5-205.15 OBSERVED A TRICKLE FOR THE COLD WATER FLOW INSIDE OF THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE.
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).
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
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 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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.
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP CUTTING BOARD STAINED/PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD CRACKED IN THE FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE REAR DISH/PREP AREA FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR (MISSING TILES), INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE TWO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED 2018, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW CERTIFICATES.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 292017PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP TO DRY. MAINTAIN SAME.
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 212016PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
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.
OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSOR IN POOR REPAIR BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED COOKING AREA WALL BEHIND THE KNIFE HOLDER NEEDS REPAIR,ALSO THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CLEAN AND RESEAL.
OBSERVED MOP SINK HANDLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
JUN 302016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED COOKING AREA WALL BEHIND THE KNIFE HOLDER NEEDS REPAIR,ALSO THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CLEAN AND RESEAL.
OBSERVED MOP SINK HANDLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
DEC 212015FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF PRODUCE REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT.
CLEAN WALLS AROUND UTILITY SINK. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND WAIT STATION AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.
INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SEPARATE CLEANING SUPPLIES ON STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
DEC 142015FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
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
NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT TO TEST PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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
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.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF PRODUCE REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT.
CLEAN WALLS AROUND UTILITY SINK. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND WAIT STATION AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.
INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SEPARATE CLEANING SUPPLIES ON STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
JUN 52015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
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.
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINKS.
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
MAY 292015FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
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
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
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.
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINKS.
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
JAN 92014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
PIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. LOW WATER PRESSURE AT WOMENS TOILET ROOM HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
THERMOMETER MISSING FOR PREP COOLER. REPLACE SAME.
JUN 262013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST. PAINT BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE RUSTY.
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYER AND GRILL IN PREP AREA, CLEAN IN REAR KITCHEN UNDER UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNIT.
PROPERLY INSTALL SCREEN DOOR AT REAR DOOR; SCREEN DOOR NOT ATTACHED TO BRACKETS TO HOLD IN PLACE; MUST CORRECT.
PROVIDE A HANDLE FOR HOT WATER AT UTILITY SINK IN CLOSET.
PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
MAR 82012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 212012FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NOV 102011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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