Chicago
19
BEAT

Tac Quick

1011 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
19/100

Passed most recently but 11 prior failures on record

Inspections
32
16 passed
Last Inspected
2026-03-10
Pass Rate
50%
11 failures
Score
19/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-03-10
Failed 11 inspections (2024, 2019, 2018...)
Sanitation issues found across 91 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 14 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 91×
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Employee Hygiene critical 14×
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Pest Activity critical 11×
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Food Storage & Handling serious 10×
Chemical Safety critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Other critical
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Facility Condition minor
2026-03-10 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER, FREEZER, PREP COOLERS, GREASE TRAP EXTERIOR, PREP TABLES, AND THE SODA GUN NOZZLE BEHIND THE BAR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE WOK STATION, BEHIND THE BAR, AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

2025-01-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE KITCHEN AND FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINKS WITH POTS, PANS AND FOOD STRAINERS STORED INSIDE SINKS. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER...

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DIHS WASHING MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH THE FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. MACHINE NOT IN USE. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION. LOW TEM...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMEN, BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW MISSING WALL TILES WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAIN...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A FEW BURN OUT LIGHT BUKBS IN LITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR BURN OUT LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORED PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA OR FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS

2024-03-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-03-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MINUTES LATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED BOTH THE KITCHEN PREP AND BAR HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINKS WITH POTS, PANS, FOOD STRAINERS STORED INSIDE THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)...

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

NOTED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN CHICKEN BEING STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE FRESH ONIONS, RAW EGGS STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE OPEN CASES OF FRESH VEGETABLES, RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED DIRTY FOOD DISHES FROM THE PREVIOUS DAYS SERVICE PILED IN THE BUS PANS ON A BUS CART IN THE SERVER STATION. MUST CLEAN ALL DIRTY DISHWARES TIMELY ON THE DAY OF SERVICE TO PREVENT PEST INFESTATION.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE "OFFICE" STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS.

serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED EXTREMELY GREASY HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES ON ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----METAL RACK SHELVING NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE AND ALL STORED ITEMS ON THE SHELVING ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----LOWER METAL SH...

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED THE HOT AND COLD HANDLES REVERSED ON THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR TO INDICATE THE PROPER HOT HANDLE FOR WATER AND COLD HANDLE FOR COLD WATER.-----NOTED EXTREMELY LOW WATER PRESSURE OF HOT WATER AT THE MENS WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MU...

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS EXTREMELY DIRTY/GREASY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED THE METAL FLOOR AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKS, MISSING AND DA...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD STORED IN DIRTY WATER OF THE MOP BUCKET. MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED MOP HEADS INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1-12-23 REPORT #2569626 NOT CORRECTED. #37- NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.#39-: FO...

2023-01-12 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL KNIVES IN KNIFE RACKS OR CLEAN DRAWERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENTS, BAR, DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD.DRY STORAGE AREA AND ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED GREASE AND SPILLS ON WALL BY THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-03-03 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD, FOOD/GRIME BUILD UP ON ALL SINKS AROUND HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE AND MAKE VISIBLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALL IN PREP AREA AROUND/BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL.

2021-01-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.DISH WASHIN...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE DOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD.DRY STORAGE AREA AND ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE COOKING LINE, AT THE DISH WASHING AREA, AT THE BAR AND THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.

2020-01-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER NOT DETECTED IN LOW TEMPERATURE CHLORINE MANUAL DISH MACHINE. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HOODS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. MUST CLEAN HOODS AND MAINTAIN.

2019-01-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR. ALL FOODS STORED IN WALK-IN FREEZER ELEVATED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE COOLER AND EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE DRIPPING GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH RUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. M...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK FROM THE HOT WATER TANK ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL WALLS ON COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.:---- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND REAR KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

2019-01-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 28
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION. MANAGER ARRIVED 30 MINUTES LATER. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUN...

critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING RAW FOODS IMPROPERLY STORED WITH PREPARED FOODS AND FRESH VEGETABLES THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER: RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY OVER FRESH SQUID. RAW CHICKEN STORED NEXT TO A POT OF COOKED SAUCE AND OBSERVED THE CHICKEN OVERFLO...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE AND INSIDE THE ICE HOLDING BIN WITH A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE TOUCHING THE ICE AND ON THE ICE CONTACT INTERIOR THROUGHOUT OUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE AL...

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATE. ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AND EXPIRATION NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUE...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL PRE-PACKAGED DESSERTS IN DISPLAY COOLER FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR. ALL FOODS STORED IN WALK-IN FREEZER ELEVATED.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

minor Employee Hygiene

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE HAND WASH SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES.

minor Sanitation

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

SOILED LINENS BEING STORED DRAPED OVER LIQUOR BOTTLES BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED LINENS.

minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED IMPROPER GLOVE USE BY FOOD HANDLERS. COOKS OBSERVED NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE GLOVE USE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOODEN TABLE IN THE KITCHEN BEING USED FOR STORED ITEMS. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST USE DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE COOLER AND EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE DRIPPING GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH RUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK FROM THE HOT WATER TANK ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DAMAGED, PEELING BASEBOARD COVING ALONG THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST RESEAL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALL WALLS ON COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. DIRTY WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FOOD ENCRUSTED WOODEN STEP INTO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND REAR KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NO LIGHTING/BROKEN LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

2018-02-23 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKET BROKEN INSIDE TWO DOOR TRAY LINE COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEANABLE,REPAIR/REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

EXCESS GRIME,GREASE AND FOOD AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT ,DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER UNITS INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE GRIMES AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG BASE BOARD AND CORNERS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OPENING BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SIDE COFFEE/TEA AREA AND SIDE PREP SPACE. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS.

2018-02-16 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HANDLING NON-FOOD SUCH AS: DIRTY OIL CONTAINER,GARBAGE CONTAINER OPEN AND CLOSE REAR DOOR,ETC., THAN WITHOUT HAND WASHING AND BARE HANDS GRABBED SLICED GREEN PEPPERS,ROLLED UP EGG ROLLS TO COOK AND CHOPPED...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE DISPENSING TOO MUCH SANITIZER OVER 200,TEST STRIP COMPLETELY BLACK.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.SANITIZER MUST BE AT 100ppm AT FINAL RINSE.INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER(MEAT ETC).ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME AT FRONT PANEL OF ICE BIN AND AT WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE.INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD FROM FLOOR.CLEAN AND SANIT...

critical Pest Activity

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

EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES ON SITE. ONE ROACH ON TOP THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN BY THE WOKS/COOKING EQUIPMENT,ONE BABY ROACH AT RAIL OF LID OF ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER,APPROX 15 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDER THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER AT REAR A...

minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKET BROKEN INSIDE TWO DOOR TRAY LINE COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEANABLE,REPAIR/REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

EXCESS GRIME,GREASE AND FOOD AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT ,DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER UNITS INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST REMOVE DEAD RAOCHES FROM INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE GRIMES AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG BASE BOARD AND CORNERS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OPENING BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ...

2017-12-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

2017-11-29 Fail Canvass
3
serious Other

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

FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-24-17 INSPECTION #1989687. VIOLATION 38. FOUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK CURRENTLY BEING USED TO WASH HANDS AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN. SERIOUS...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND HOLES AT WALLS BY DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST SEAL. FOUND MISSING STAINLESS STEEL PANEL BEHIND WOK AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.

2017-02-24 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND LARGE ICE BIN AT BAR WITH NO LID. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND RUSTY TABLE AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND PAINT.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AND BY COOKING AREAS. MUST DEGREASE AND CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND WALLS NOT CLEAN AT FOOD COOKING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND DEGREASE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK CURRENTLY BEING USED TO WASH HANDS. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

2016-01-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN UNDERNEATH PREP PIZZA TABLE. AND IN FRONT OF 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS

2016-01-21 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DRY STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMIN...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISMENT CUSTOMERS. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAYS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY INSTRUCTED TO POSTED AT PLAIN VIEWE OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN UNDERNEATH PREP PIZZA TABLE. AND IN FRONT OF 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

2015-08-19 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GAP AT FLOOR BASE BEHIND BAR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP AT FLOOR BASE.

2015-08-12 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
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 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BAR FLOOR ALSO OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEPS FOR BOTH REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND RODENT PROOF BOTH REAR EXIT DOORS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OP...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGH CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GAP AT FLOOR BASE BEHIND BAR COOLER ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP AT FLOOR BASE AND KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAING PIPE LEAKING ALSO DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

2014-09-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-09-04 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 1
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 3 LIVE ROACHES IN THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

2014-08-20 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2014-07-29 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND FRESH MUSCLES STORED IN A CONTAINTER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT TAGS. SHELLFISH TAGS ARE REQUIRED TO BE ATTACHED UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY OR RETAGGED AND THEREAFTER KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 3# OF FOOD WO...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY ALL HANDSINKS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-3...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN PLATES AND BOWLS BEING STORED ON FOOD STORAGE RACKS TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN VENT COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS, AND FOOD DEBRIS STUCK TO THE CAN OPENER/HOLSTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS.

critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND SEVERAL CRACKS AND HOLES IN WALLS UNDERNEATH THE PIZZA OVEN, REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE NORTH WALL, AND STORAGE SHELVES WHERE PESTS CAN HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES, GAPS, AND CRACKS TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT INFESTATION.

critical Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REORGANIZE UNECCESSARY ITEMS (I.E. BOXES, SIGNS, EQUIPMENT, ETC.) BEHIND THE BUILDING TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREAS.

2014-01-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND BAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS, CEILINGS, AND CEILING FIXTURES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN INCLUDING BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT.

2014-01-14 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED THE DISH WASHER WASHING POTS AND PANS IN THE HAND SINK WITH NO SANITIZING RINSE. INSTRUCTED THE OWNER TO HAVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SET UP WITH HOT SOAPY WATER, CLEAN RINSE WATER AND A SANITIZING RINSE.

critical Pest Activity

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

TWO DUMPSTERS ARE OVERFLOWING WITH FOOD WASTE AT THE REAR DOOR OF THE ABOVE ESTABLISHMENT, THE TRASH MUST BE PICKED UP AND STORED INSIDE OF COVERED CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

serious Other

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

NO PROOF OF ANY CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES, OBTAIN PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN A CITY CERTIFIED SANITATION CLASS.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES NEXT TO STOVE.

minor Sanitation

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

COVER FOR THE PIZZA OVEN MISSING AND SHOWING INSULATION. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ICE BIN IN BAR AREA MUST BE COVERED COMPLETELY. CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER USED TO CHILL GLASSWARE.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND BAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS, CEILINGS, AND CEILING FIXTURES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN INCLUDING BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

UTENSILS USED FOR ICE MUST BE STORED OFF OF ICE ITSELF.

2013-03-11 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR AND PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER AND FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKY FACET AT 3-COMPARMENT SINK AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2012-02-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-01-31 Fail Canvass
11
serious Sanitation

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-22-10 NOT CORRECTED.#33-MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING ...

minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

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. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DIRT,DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM, T...

minor Facility Condition

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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOKS LINE, ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND PROVIDE END CAPS ON ...

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...

minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. CLEAN LINEN FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN DIRTY WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPING AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEAN LINEN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS INCLUDING DELIVERY DRIVERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHS USED IN BOTH PREP AREAS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2010-10-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR),GREASE BUILD-UP,CLEAN ALL THE SHELVES FOODAND DUST DEBRI...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair..MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP),UNDER DISHMACHINE BUILD-UP DEBRIS.

minor Other

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

2010-10-15 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved source and kept in their original package until sold. FOUND FRESH MUSSELS AND CLAMS COMMINGLED,STORED IN CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.FOUND 5 TAGS WITH PRODUCTS.SHELL FISH PRODUCTS WAS DISCARDED ...

critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUN...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR),GREASE BUILD-UP,CLEAN ALL THE SHELVES FOODAND DUST DEBR...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP),UNDER DISHMACHINE BUILD-UP DEBRIS.

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.REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN DINING AREA SOUTH-EAST CORNERS.

2010-06-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Facility Condition

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.PROVIDE END CAPS FOE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PIZZA AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS A...

2010-06-14 Fail Canvass
6
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,AND RUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE...

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.A KNIFE RACK IS NEEDED IN PREP AREA.DO NOT STORE KNIFES BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND WATER PIPE.

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.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP).ALSO INTERIOR OF STOVES INCLUDED UNUSED UNITS(FOOD DEBRIS IN IT).

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.SEAL HOLES UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN,AND ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN, NEXT TO DOOR FRAME.SEAL ALL OPENED INSULATION WRAPPED AROUND THE PIPE IN FOOD STORAGE AREA

minor Facility Condition

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.PROVIDE END CAPS FOE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PIZZA AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS A...

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...

100
Melao Latin Cuisine Inc.
100
Pide Ve Lahmacun
66
Che Thai LLC
50
City Press Juice & Bottle
49
Schmear

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