SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TAKIE OUTIT.

BEAT. 18/100

2132 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 11, 2022 · passed

Failed 6 of 19 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
86
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 11
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

APR 7
2022
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

SEE VIOLATION #59.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2553740 CONDUCTED ON 03/31/22. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#38) OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).

MAR 31
2022
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR) LOCATED ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE ONE DOOR FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FRONT REGISTER AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE WOKS AND IN THE DINING AREA NEAR THE PUBLIC TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE WOK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2369785 CONDUCTED ON 04/27/2020: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION ON SITE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

APR 27
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

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

SOILED CARD BOARD BOXES USED FOR COOKED FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO USE CLEAN CONTAINERS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HAND WASHING SINKS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR FOOD ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE APPROVED SHELVING.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE ROODS. MUST REMOVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM. TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS NO RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

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APR 19
2018
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND/OR CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE. SAME GOES FOR FOOD LEFT IN #10 CAN.

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS DOORS, PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS,SMALL SPICE CONTAINER BY WOK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND GREASE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

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

NOTED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL AND CEILING IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS AND LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST,GREASE AND DEBRIS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKS AT THE BOTTOM PIPE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT RODENT AND/OR PEST HARBORAGE.

APR 24
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE DEEP FREEZER AND REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING CONDENSER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMALATION FROM BLOWING ONTO OPEN FOOD ITEMS.

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

REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM THE LOWER COMPARTMENT FRYERS AND THE HANDLES OF ALL REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FOOD STORAGE RACK INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

OBSERVED SOY SAUCE ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THE COOK PREPARING FOOD IN THE WOK WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR.

MAY 13
2016
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 5
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED EGG ROLLS AT TEMP OF 48.7F; FRIED CUT UP CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 46.8F; CRAB RANGOON AT TEMP OF 44.5F TO 46F.FOOD MENTIONED WAS COOKED ON 5-4-16 (PER MANAGER STATEMENT)ALSO WERE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER, WHICH UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40.5F; COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW,HOT FOOD 140F AND ABOVE.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 30,VALUE 100 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-4-15,REPORT#1454005 #31-OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COUNTERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND PROPERLY STORE SAID KNIVES. #32-OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN GASKETS. #33-OBSERVED THE FOLLOING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING: UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOLERS, AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID EQUIPMENT. #34-OBSERVED ALL FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. #35-OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILINGS WHILE FOOD IS NOT BEING PREPPED. #36-OBSERVED SOME LIGHT BULBS NEED TO BE REPLACED IN FOOD PREP AREA AND DINING ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN LIGHT BULB SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AS NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS. #38-OBSERVED VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS #41 Unnecessary articles must be removed from the premises,remaining articles must be properly stored 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning. TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

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

REMOVE PLASTIC CUPS FROM INSDE THE DRY FOOD(SUGAR,FLOUR ETC)PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES

JUN 4
2015
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD/SEASONING CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COUNTERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND PROPERLY STORE SAID KNIVES.

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

OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON REFRIDGERATOR AND FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN GASKETS. OBSERVED KNOBS FOR HAND WASHING SINK WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID HAND WASHING SINK.

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING: UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOLERS, AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED ALL FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILINGS WHILE FOOD IS NOT BEING PREPPED.

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

OBSERVED SOME LIGHT BULBS NEED TO BE REPLACED IN FOOD PREP AREA AND DINING ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN LIGHTBULB SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHTBULBS AS NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.

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

OBSERVED VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER ALL THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON FOOD HANDLER POLICY. FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION GIVEN.

NOV 7
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND STORE ALL FOOD IN PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, AND COOLERS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, FRONT COUNTER AREA, NEAR WASHROOMS, ETC. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND DINING AREA.

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN FRONT COUNTER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.

FEB 3
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

JAN 27
2014
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1361241 ON 7-24-13. 30-FOODS IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS, NOT IN REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS. 33-COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. 34-FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR TILE DAMAGED AND MISSING IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILE. 35-LIGHT AND CEILING TILE COVERS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. 41-UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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

LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS. REMOVE SHOPPING BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN CLEAN STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, VENTILATION HOOD.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

CLEAN ALL CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS(DUST BUILDUP, DIRT, DEBRIS, ETC).

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

REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSAARY ARTICLES IN FRONT COUNTER, REAR STORAGE, AND OFFICE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

JUL 24
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods in cooler and freezer not properly stored. Instructed to store food in proper food grage storage bags/containers, not in reusable shopping bags.

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

Cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor along wallbase and behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Intructed to detail clean daily. Floor tile damaged and missing in areas. Instructed to replace floor tile.

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

Light and ceiling tile covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Unnecessary articles stored in storage room. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

NOV 19
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

The Kitchen cooking equipments and attached pipings,interior compartmentments of deep fryers,stoves,tops/bottoms of tables,interior shelvings of the walk-in-cooler require a detail cleaning.

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

Unnecessary articles must be removed from the premises,remaining articles must be properly stored 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.

NOV 8
2012
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Evidence or rodent activity found rear dry storage areas. Observed mice dropping-approximately 30 behind chest freezer along east wallbase. Rear exit door has 1 inch gap at bottom right corner. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Instructed to remove all rodent activity and have licensed pest control service premises. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

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

The Kitchen cooking equipments and attached pipings,interior compartmentments of deep fryers,stoves,tops/bottoms of tables,interior shelvings of the walk-in-cooler require a detail cleaning.

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

Replace water staiined ceiling tiles along front service areas,walls along the 3 compartment sink areas must be smoooth,easily cleanable surfaces.

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

Light bulbs above the 1 door cooler in kitchen area must be shielded.

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

Unnecessary articles must be removed from the premises,remaining articles must be properly stored 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.

JAN 21
2011
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 14
2011
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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 NOT CORRECTED, REPORT DATE 8/5/2010, INSPECTION REPORT NUMBER 278033, FOR VIOLATIONS #33 ALL SURFACES NEEDS DETAILED CLEAN, MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP, #34 FLOORS NEEDS DETAILED CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES, #35 MUST REPLACES ALL STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES, #38 MUST REPAIR ALL PLUMBING ISSUES AT HAND SINK IN BATHROOM AND EXPOSED HAND BOWL, AND #41 MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM ALL STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

AUG 5
2010
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical 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.MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.

MINORFood Temperature
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 DETAIL CLEANING ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,DEEP FRYERS,SHELVING,BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREAS,HOT HOLDING STEAMTABLE,EXPOSED HANDSINK,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,MANUAL CAN OPENER,HOUSINNG ATTACHED ETC.

MINORSanitation
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 ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN DETAIL.

MINORSanitation
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 THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING,REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WERE NOTED.

MINORPlumbing & 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.FOUND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP IS SLOW DRAINING,REPAIR HOT WATER KNOB AT FAUCET IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMIXSES AND PROPERLY,STORE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR.

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