TAQUERIA JAMAY.
2500 W 51ST ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 8 of 21 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 212026PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST SHELVES IN COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH GLASS DOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH GLASS DOOR IN BASEMENT, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. OBSERVED PEELING INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA EXPOSING INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. OBSERVED BOXES OF OIL STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVES TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
6-501.11: OBSERVED CRACKS AND HOLES IN FLOOR OF BASEMENT IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK AND NEAR LARGE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT OF BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR CRACKS AND HOLES IN FLOOR IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK AND NEAR LARGE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT OF BASMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING ON BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE LARGE PREP TABLE IN FRONT OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILLING AND SMOOTHLY REPAINT BASEMENT CEILING IN SAID AREA. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND NONSMOOTH WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
6-501.14: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS AND INTERIOR OF HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS AND INTERIOR OF HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
2-102.13: NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
JAN 142026FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED BLACK BROWNISH MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON LEFT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD(BEEF) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 96.0-124.0F . INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $60 WEIGHING 8LBS. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.6-58.0F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, SLICED TOMATOES(47.5F), SOUR CREAM(50.9F), SHREDDED CHEESE(48.2F), SHREDDED LETTUCE(46.6F) AND RAW EGGS IN SHELL(58.0F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $75 WEIGHING 10LBS. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED RUST SHELVES IN COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH GLASS DOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH GLASS DOOR IN BASEMENT, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. OBSERVED PEELING INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA EXPOSING INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. OBSERVED BOXES OF OIL STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVES TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
OBSERVED DRAIN STOPPERS NOT FITTING INTO DRAIN OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS OF PROPER SIZE TO FIT INTO THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SHALL BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED FOR MANUALLY WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER USED FOR TRASH OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS AND CARDBOARD UNABLE TO BE CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TRASH AND RECYCLING SHALL BE STORED SO THAT IT IS INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED CRACKS AND HOLES IN FLOOR OF BASEMENT IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK AND NEAR LARGE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT OF BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR CRACKS AND HOLES IN FLOOR IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK AND NEAR LARGE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT OF BASMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING ON BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE LARGE PREP TABLE IN FRONT OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILLING AND SMOOTHLY REPAINT BASEMENT CEILING IN SAID AREA. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND NONSMOOTH WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS AND INTERIOR OF HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS AND INTERIOR OF HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
AT TIME OF INSPECTION NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
APR 112025FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT BASEMENT HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ALL ICE IN BIN, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BUILD UP PF GREASE ON BOTTOMS OF WHITE SHELVES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 52024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ALL ICE IN BIN, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. (PIC EMPTIED AND CLEAN MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SPLATTERS OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS (FREEZERS, COOLERS, ICE MACHINE) IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL UNITS.
OBSERVED BLACK RUBBER BASEBOARDS PEELING FROM THE WALL IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE RESTROOM AND NEAR BASEMENT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SPLATTERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON WALLS AND SHELVINGS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 232023PASSED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PRPOPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED OPEN FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING NEAR ICE MACHINE AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, DUST BUILDUP ON FLOORS, WALLS, CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PROPANE TANKS, ETC IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES.
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE BURNERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL VENTILATION HOOD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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AUG 162023FAILED14 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PRPOPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED OPEN FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING NEAR ICE MACHINE AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, DUST BUILDUP ON FLOORS, WALLS, CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PROPANE TANKS, ETC IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES.
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE BURNERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL VENTILATION HOOD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2554704 ON 4-22-23:47-MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF WHITE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.IMUST CLEAN NTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.56-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM NOT OPERABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
APR 222022PASSED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN MOST REACH IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF OUTTER FRONT ENTRY DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING REACH IN FREEZER DOOR HANDLE LAYING ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN COOLERS IN BASEMENT,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1ST FL. 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF WHITE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ,GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,ALL COOLERS AND CHEST FREEZERS,FRYER CABINETS,STORAGE SHELVES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING AND ON MOP SINK.
Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OBSERVED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING,LEAKY FAUCET AT BASEMENT 3- COMP SINK.
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE LEADING TO 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR WITH POOLING WATER AROUND IT.
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM NOT OPERABLE.
APR 142022FAILED21 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER REMOVE TOASTED BREAD FROM GRILL AND HELD IN HIS HAND AND PUT CUT LETTUCE AND SLICED TOMATO AS WELL ON TOP OF STEAK AND MOVED THE SANDWICH AROUND ON TOP OF PAPER WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES OR USING DELI PAPER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER,EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS THEN PUT ON GLOVES.MUST USE GLOVES OR DELI PAPER TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS .5LB COOKED BEEF 92.3F. 4LBS. COOKED PORK 101.5F.1LB. COOKED TRIPE 80.6F.ON SERVICE COUNTER AND PREP TABLES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 5.5LBS. $57.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS A 5- GALLON BUCKET OF COOKED BEANS AT 48.2F INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER DATED 4/13/22.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO USE SHALLOW PANS FOR COOLING AND STORAGE OF FOODS.APPX. 5-GALLONS $20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY MISSING THE DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISKING THEM ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION )(NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN MOST REACH IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON COUNTER BEHIND REGISTER AND LOWER STORAGE SHELVES AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON TOP OF BOXES & REAR PREP TABLE,ON BASEMENT FLOOR MIXED IN WITH DIRT ALONG WALL BASES,ON FLOOR MIXED IN WITH DIRT ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND FREEZERS AND COOLERS, UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.ALSO. APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND HOT WATER TANKS IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND ANTS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/14/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT ENTRY DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. GLOVES WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(COS)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING REACH IN FREEZER DOOR HANDLE LAYING ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN COOLERS IN BASEMENT,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1ST FL. 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF WHITE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ,GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,ALL COOLERS AND CHEST FREEZERS,FRYER CABINETS,STORAGE SHELVES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING AND ON MOP SINK.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OBSERVED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING,LEAKY FAUCET AT BASEMENT 3- COMP SINK.
OBSERVED MISSING LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE LEADING TO 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR WITH POOLING WATER AROUND IT.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM NOT OPERABLE.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2521564 6/18/21 NOT CORRECTED #58-STILL OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
JUN 182021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
JUN 112021FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE AND CLEAN/SANITIZE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
BOWLS BEING STORED INSIDE COOKED CONTAINERS OF FOOD AND BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE NOT IN FOOD)
DOOR GASKET OF PREP COOLER TORN AND CONDENSER LINE LEAKING CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM OF COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
AUG 192020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES.
SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE HANDLE UP.
CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE , STAINED AND WITH BLACK PITTED MARKINGS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PROPANE TANKS CONNECTED TO 1 BURNER STOVES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE. PROPANE TANKS ARE PROHIBITED
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6/17/2019 REPORT 2293654 NOT CORRECTED. 58 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
JUN 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE MEAT SLICER, ONION GRINDER, AND MIXER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HAM, SLICED TOMATOES, ETC.) WITH MO PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FLATTOP AND DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING FROM EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JAN 32018FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON STORAGE SHELVES AND ALONG WALLBASE ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFETED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
CUTTNG BOARD PITTED AT FRONT PREP LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPRLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. IMPROPER UTENSILS (BOWLS) IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER UTENSILS (SCOOPS WITH HANDLE) AND STORE PROPERLY.
JAN 312017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN COOLER AND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO GET A KNIFE RACK. OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAG,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR BAGGIES/ZIP LOC ETC.
OBSERVED 1ST. FLOOR TWO DOOR COOLERS INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FRONT AND REAR CUTTING BOARDS.
OBSERVED THE REAR WALL IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO FILL HOLES/SEAL, ALSO FRONT WALLS NEWELY PATCHED NOOD TO BE SEALED. CLEAN WALL NEXT TO GRILL. OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES IN BASEMENT CEILING, AND WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MAR 292016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: BASEMENT HANDWASHING SINK, BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES, MICROWAVES, AND WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL.
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 152016FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: BASEMENT HANDWASHING SINK, BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER, BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES, MICROWAVE, AND WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL.
HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 42015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE HANDLE UP. KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN ELECTRICAL PIPE AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY
RUBBER GASKET OF 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, TORN. REPAIR SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, ALL INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES OF COOLERS, AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE ALONG WALLBASE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. UNFINISHED, UNEVEN RAW CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
UNFINISHED DRY WALL CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. WALLS IN SAME AREA INCLUDING BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SUPPORT BEAMS, WITH UNEVEN SURFACES, PEELING PAINT AND UNFINISHED SURFACE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE FINISHED, SMOOTH, EVEN, NON-POROUS, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
IMROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS IN CONTAINERS OF SAUCE (USING LARGE PLASTIC BUTTER CONTAINERS). INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE PROPERLY.
JUL 272015FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND BASEMENT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO HAVE DOORS RODENT PROOF SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE HANDLE UP. KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN ELECTRICAL PIPE AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
RUBBER GASKET OF 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, TORN. REPAIR SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, ALL INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES OF COOLERS, AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE ALONG WALLBASE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. UNFINISHED, UNEVEN RAW CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
UNFINISHED DRY WALL CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. WALLS IN SAME AREA INCLUDING BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SUPPORT BEAMS, WITH UNEVEN SURFACES, PEELING PAINT AND UNFINISHED SURFACE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE FINISHED, SMOOTH, EVEN, NON-POROUS, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO DO SO.
IMROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS IN CONTAINERS OF SAUCE (USING LARGE PLASTIC BUTTER CONTAINERS). INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE PROPERLY.
MAY 152014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT ONLY HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT/PREP AREA. SUPPLIED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030
OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH DOOR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR DOOR SO THAT IT IS TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED BATHROOM FLOOR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR FLOOR TO A NON ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS IN KITCHEN UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE STOVES AND REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIR FLOORS IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING.
OBSERVED WALLS IN KITCHEN UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
OBSERVED LEAK INDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 182013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE.
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SLICER ON REAR PREP TABLE. REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT LARGE TWO DOOR COOLER IN COOKING AREA TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR (UNIT AT PROPER TEMP AT THIS TIME).
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT (PAINT WHEN CLEANED), BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
SOME PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON WALLS AND CEILING OF BASEMENT; REMOVE AND REPAINT. ALSO ON COLUMNS IN BASEMENT; SCRAPE AND REPAINT.
CURRENTLY USING A TWO COMP SINK IN BASEMENT AS A UTILITY SINK,(PREVIOUSLY LICENSED THAT WAY); INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THAT SINK AND/OR INSTALL A UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW DEVICE. PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTOR IN BASEMENT; RECEPTOR RUSTY.
PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
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