MAY 8
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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2826 N LINCOLN AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 8, 2024 · passed with conditions
2 of 5 inspections passed, 3 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Dec 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS-RICE, CORN, ETC. ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST SEAL HOLES IN BOTH WASHROOMS WALLS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
AUG 292023PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 29
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. ON SITE 8-30-23 TO FINISH REPORT AND CITATIONS. CHEF PROVIDED AN ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. ON SITE 8-30-23 TO FINISH REPORT AND CITATIONS. CHEF PROVIDED AN ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM.INSTRUCTED SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED UPON MY RETURN ON 8-30-23 SOAP WAS PROVIDED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT DISHROOM. UPON MY RETURN ON 8-30-23 PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 46.4 TO 49.5F. DICED TOMATOES ON TOP THE PREP TABLE COVERED AT TEM. OF 63.3F. RAW SHRIMP(3 EACH AT TEMP OF 59,6F. FISH AT TEMP OF 47.9F. ALL MENTIONED FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. P0UND 8,VALUE 30. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION CISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
WE OBSERVED A COOLER WITH AIR TEMP OF 45.7F. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.NO FOOD PRESENTLY STORED IN IT.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005. ON 8-30-23 AIR TEMP OF TAGGED COOLER IS BETWEEN 39F TO 40F.UNTAGGED UNIT.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
KNIVES ARE STORED BETWEEN COOLERS, REMOVE.MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED A SHELF STORED BY THE OPENED PATIO DOOR WITH TABLEWARE ITEMS:PLATES,SILVERWARE ETC.INSTRUCTED TO COVER,INVERTED, RELOCATED SHELF OR KEEP DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.ITEMS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.SOME OF THEM ARE BROKEN AND REPAIRED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL
JUL 222021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 22
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AT THE REAR EXIT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE TOP OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE DISH AREA THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK BACKSLASH AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING PAINT AND WATER DAMAGED WOOD. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
APR 132021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 13
2021
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
DEC 302020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 30
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO BARRIER BETWEEN BATHROOMS AND FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL BARRIER OR SWINGING DOOR BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BATHROOMS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HANGING VENT FROM CEILING IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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