SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

THE BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN.

BEAT. 18/100

1008 W ARMITAGE AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 23, 2022 · passed

Failed 7 of 18 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
6 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
120
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jan 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 23
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12: OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN WALL AND ELECTRICAL WIRE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19: BOTH WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT AREA DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING. PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR SAID DOORS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM,AT FRONT SERVING AREA. MISSING FLOOR AT HALLWAY WERE OLD ICE MACHINE WAS REMOVED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

AUG 17
2022
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

PRESENTLY HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IS 75.3F AT THE WASHBOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT SAID SINK WASHING SINK MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND TOUCHING THE ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN WALL AND ELECTRICAL WIRE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR KNOW THE LOCATION

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THAT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE WATER CONNECTION NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY AND ACCORDING TO LAW. OBSERVED SMALL LEAKAGE FROM CONNECTING PIPE. REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPAIR ISSUE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

BOTH WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT AREA DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING. PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR SAID DOORS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM,AT FRONT SERVING AREA. MISSING FLOOR AT HALLWAY WERE OLD ICE MACHINE WAS REMOVED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

NOV 24
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR IN FRONT OF SODE DISPENSER/ ICE STORAGE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 9
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND 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.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR KNOW THE LOCATION

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FAUCET AND WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. HANDWASHING SINK AT BASEMENT AND PREP AREA IS SLOWLY DRAINING. REPAIR CAUSE

CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

DIRTY PAPER ON TOP GREASE TRAP MUST BE REMOVED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

BOTH WASHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOORS.BASEMENT AREA

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE

APR 21
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND 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.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR KNOW THE LOCATION

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FAUCET AND WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. HANDWASHING SINK AT BASEMENT AND PREP AREA IS SLOWLY DRAINING. REPAIR CAUSE

CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

DIRTY PAPER ON TOP GREASE TRAP MUST BE REMOVED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

BOTH WASHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOORS.BASEMENT AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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APR 14
2020
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND 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.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-005

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FAUCET AND WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. HANDWASHING SINK AT BASEMENT AND PREP AREA IS SLOWLY DRAINING. REPAIR CAUSE

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR KNOW THE LOCATION

CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

DIRTY PAPER ON TOP GREASE TRAP MUST BE REMOVED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

BOTH WASHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOORS.BASEMENT AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OCT 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF NON-WORKING PREP COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING AND WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL HOLES IN UPPER WALL NEAR THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2214182, DATED, 9/11/18. VIOLATION #58: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED FOR NON COMPLIANCE.

SEP 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 (A-B)(E-G) ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A) PRE-PACKAGED SPICES OBTAINED FROM A DIFFERENT LOCATION MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16(B) NOTED POROUS BRICK WALL AT THE BACK SPLASH OF THE SERVER STATION HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 7
2018
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 (A-B)(E-G) ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A) PRE-PACKAGED SPICES OBTAINED FROM A DIFFERENT LOCATION MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.16(B) NOTED POROUS BRICK WALL AT THE BACK SPLASH OF THE SERVER STATION HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. : 6-501.114 ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT IE: PILED WOOD, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ELEVATED, ORGANIZED.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED. : 6-501.111 NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES FOR REVIEW WITH ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C)CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 31
2018
FAILED
15 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A)(A)NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12 (A-D)NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT BOTH THE BASEMENT AND MAIN KITCHENS HAND WASHING SINKS. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 (A-B)(E-G) ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE FOR FRIED EGG ON TOP OF A SANDWICH OFFERED AS AN OCCASIONAL SPECIAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A) PRE-PACKAGED SPICES OBTAINED FROM A DIFFERENT LOCATION MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES FOR REVIEW WITH ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C)CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 COOK NOTED NOT WEARING A HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOODS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST WEAR AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

MINORFood Temperature
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12(C) UTENSILS NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AN HOT HOLDING STATION. MUST PROPERLY STORE ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.113 OBSERVED DIRTY MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FLOOR IN REAR HALLWAY WITH MOP HEADS ON THE FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE INVERTED IN THE MOP SINK.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16(B) NOTED POROUS BRICK WALL AT THE BACK SPLASH OF THE SERVER STATION HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT IE: PILED WOOD, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ELEVATED, ORGANIZED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-305.11(B) EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD CONTACT AREAS. IE: BICYCLE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP, BACK PACK AT FRONT SERVER STATION. MUST PROVIDE STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

DEC 21
2017
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK (BETWEEN STOVE AND SINK)IN PREP AREA, AND AT MOP SINK BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

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

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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

MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

DEC 14
2017
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES OF THE ICE MACHINE ADJACENT TO THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)

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

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREAS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK (BETWEEN STOVE AND SINK)IN PREP AREA, AND AT MOP SINK BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS OR FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA, PAINT OR RESTORE FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS IN BASEMENT.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS, AND INSTALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. REPAIR DETACHED WALL IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR.

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

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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

MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

SEP 18
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP STORE ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN BASEMENT BAR MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

SEP 10
2013
FAILED
4 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

NOTED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING IN THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10/26/12 REPORT#1286157 NOT CORRECTED. #33 DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LEGS AND WEELS OF EQUIPMENT. #35 DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK DEAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES OF THE PREP AREA. REPAIR ANY OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR IS SLOWLY DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP STORE ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN BASEMENT BAR MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

OCT 26
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LEGS AND WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT, WIRE STORAGE RACKS NEAR THE STOVE, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES OF THE PREP AREA. REPAIR ANY OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

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

HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

MAY 10
2011
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. BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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. MISSING/TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE. METAL DOOR HANDEL ON WALK-IN COOLER BROKEN WITH OPENS SEAMS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER OF ONIONS.

MINORSanitation
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 SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER ON COOKS LINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.

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. FLOOR OF BASEMENT CLOSET WITH CLUTTER AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS. POOLING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE.

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.BROKEN VENTILATION IN MENS ROOM. MUST REPAIR. LEAK AT NOZZLE ON BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

JAN 14
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 1-6-11 #154677 NOT CORRECTED. #29- #35-MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER. MANAGEMENT IS CLEANING DURING THIS INSPECTION.

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CERTIFIED MANAGER NOT PRESENT DURING RE-INSPECTION WHILE FOODS SUCH AS COOKED PORK AT 178.9F AND RICE AND BEANS AT 183.3F BEING HELD HOT IN STEAM TABLE AND SERVED. CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED AFTER RE-INSPECTION.

MINORSanitation
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. VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 1-6-11. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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. VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 1-6-11. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AT WALK-IN COOLER.

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.VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 1-6-11. BASEMENT BAR GUN HOLDERS MUST BE PROPERLY DRAINED TO FLOOR DRAIN.

JAN 6
2011
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 10LBS COOKED RICE IN A COVERED CONTAINER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 68.6F. INSTRUCTED PROPER METHODS OF COOLING FOODS. RICE DISCARDED.

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

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED CHEF WEARING RUBBER GLOVES AND REPAIRING BAR DRAINAGE LINES, TOUCHING THE BAR FLOOR AND OTHER DIRTY SURFACES THEN RETURN TO KITCHEN AND RESUME PREPARING SEASONED CHICKEN HANDLING SPICE CONTAINER AND CONTAINER OF CHICKEN. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM 7-30-09 #164145 POSTED VISABLE TO CUSTOMERS.

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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 7-30-09 #164145 NOT CORRECTED. #30- ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.#34- FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN DIS-REPAIR. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #35- MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
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 TALL REACH-IN COOLER MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE PLASTIC LINER IN POOR REPAIR.

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. ALL STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET AND FOOD ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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 SHIELD FOR REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AT WALK-IN COOLER.

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. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. BASEMENT BAR GUN HOLDERS MUST BE PROPERLY DRAINED TO FLOOR DRAIN.

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