AUG 17
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TASTE OF LEBANON.
YOUR CALL. 56/100
1509 W FOSTER AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 17, 2022 · passed
11 of 16 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Nov 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
MAR 292021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 29
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF PREP COLERS FACING NORTH WALL/SERVING WINDOW. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE
MAR 182021FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2021
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD WITH A COMMON NAME ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE, DUE TO ESTABLISHMENT CHANGED COMPANY.NO ACTIVITY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. ALSO MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES TO STORE FOOD INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. FOR FOOD MUST BE PROVIDED A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH LID OF FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAG
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF PREP COLERS FACING NORTH WALL/SERVING WINDOW. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEE WITHOUT CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-10-2020. REPORT #2373514 #58 2-102.13 FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
JUN 102020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 10
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 292019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
OCT 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2243476 DATED 12/12/18 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION # 58 ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
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DEC 122018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 12
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.18 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
NOV 292017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 29
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. SMALL SHELVING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY SEAL.
JAN 112017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 11
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BAGS MUST NOT BE STORED BETWEEN PIPING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SOME METAL SHELVING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN GAPS, SEAMS AND CREVICES. MUST SEAL ANY OPEN GAPS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORING. MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWEL AS LINER ON SAME SHELVING. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE. ALL SHELF LINING MUST BE CLEANABLE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FEB 32016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 3
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS LABEL ALSO.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. WALLS BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, RE PAINT AND MAINTAINN. WALLS CLOSE TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BIG HOLE. MUST SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 272015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 27
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE DOOR PANEL AND GASKETS AROUND THE DEEP FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 62014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 6
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXCESS ALUMINUM FOIL ARE WRAPPED AROUND THE PIPE UNDER AND SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,IN THE KITCHEN,REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSIDE THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK CORNERS HAS A BLACK SLIME,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NORTH WALL OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LAYER OF BLACK SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING WALL ABOVE THE PREP AREA PAINT IS BROKEN / CHIPPED IN DIFFERENT AREA OF MENTIONED CEILING WALL. ALSO WALL LEDGES ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE BLACK CHEST FREEZER PAINT IS CHIPPED AND BASE OF THE LEDGE ARE DIRTY WITH GRIMES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ,REPAINT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID WALL LEDGES.
SEP 102013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 10
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PREP AREA STAND UP 1-DOOR COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
SEP 32013FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 3
2013
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1235232 DATED ON 06/11/12 NOT CORRECTED-#33 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REACH IN COOLERS FAN COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS, #36 OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULB. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (09/10/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PREP AREA STAND UP 1-DOOR COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL AND WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL. MUST SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN HANDWASH BOWL AND WALL.
JUN 112012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 11
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REACH IN COOLERS FAN COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULB.
NOV 182011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 18
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENED METAL SHEET BEHIND AND SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.REMOVE PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE REACH-IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE AN UNTHREAD FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
NOV 92011FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 9
2011
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED A BLACK HOSE REPLACING RIGHT FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A FAUCET OR A WATER SPRAYER.SINK HAS A LEFT FAUCET WHICH REACHES LEFT COMPARTMENT AND MIDDLE SINK.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000075232-12
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENED METAL SHEET BEHIND AND SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.REMOVE PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE REACH-IN COOLER.
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 LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS IN PREP AREA.
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. PROVIDE AN UNTHREAD FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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