SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

THE CASINO.

BEAT. 29/100

195 E DELAWARE PL · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 5, 2026 · passed

Failed 3 of 18 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
9 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
89
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 5
2026
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 9
2025
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN BOTTOM FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 77 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F IS PROVIDED FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND HANDSINK IN CONVENIENT LOCATION NEAR MAIN KITCHEN DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR AT BOTTOM FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO 90 DAY SUPPLY OF SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE. MANAGER ONLY PROVIDED SHELLSTOCK TAGS FOR THE LAST MONTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS ARE KEPT ON SITE FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS AND THAT THE DATE IN WHICH THE LAST OF THE BATCH IS SOLD IS MARKED ON EACH TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2602046 DATED SEPTEMBER 3RD 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #58 PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 3
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

DEC 14
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN AND SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES DUIRNG TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER IN 2 DOOR (DR PEPPER) DAIRY COOLER IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MISSING LABELS ON LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN PASTRY PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED PASTRY FREEZER AND SHELVING UNITS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BOXES OF GLASSWARE AND MICELLANEUS ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY/PAPER/LIQUOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCEHS OFF THE FLOOR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAININGS ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 8
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR THE HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. BY THE END OF INSPECTION MGR PURCHASED ONE, INVOICE PROVIDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Peeling paint noted inside basement's walk-in cooler, instructed to remove and provide a smooth durable surface.

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DEC 9
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

THE LOWER LEVEL BAR HANDWASHING SINK IS MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED AN INCORRECT CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE LUNCH AND DINNER MENU; ADVISORY IS MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. MANAGEMENT UPDATED MENU AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR THE HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE LOWER LEVEL PASTRY ROOM IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE EMPLOYEE WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND A THICK LAYER OF OLD GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRYER. FOUND OLD FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP UNDERNEATH THE SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 22
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A BROWN COLORED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACK SLIME IN THE CAULK AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 15
2019
FAILED
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY ON SITE SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AND A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU FOR RAW AND POTENTIALLY UNDERCOOKED ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND STEAK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED A BULK CONTAINER OF SUGAR IN REAR OF KITCHEN NEAR STAIRS TO BASEMENT WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS WITH THEIR COMMON NAME.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED A BROWN COLORED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

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

OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA COVERED IN RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN IN DOWNSTAIRS FEMALE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACK SLIME IN THE CAULK AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

REPEAT CORE VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #60.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

REPEAT CORE VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #60

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2229521 DATED 10/10/2O18 NOT CORRECTED: "FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED OF THE IDPH REQUIREMENTS: ANY FOOD HANDLER WORKING IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO, UNLESS THAT PERSON HAS A VALID FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT. IF SOMEONE WORKING IN A FACILITY THAT IS NOT A FOOD HANDLER ON A REGULAR BASIS, BUT FILLS IN AS A FOOD HANDLER WHEN NEEDED, THEY TOO MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING." "OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED A SUMMARY REPORT FROM AN INSPECTION IN 2014 POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED THE MOST RECENT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. ISSUED NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
17 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (A) (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.

MINOROther
7. NO DISCHARGE FROM EYES, NOSE, AND MOUTH
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

3-301.11 (B)-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING/CHOPPING TOMATOES, FOR READY TO EAT FOOD/CLUB SALAD, AT PASTRY PREP STATION WITH BARE HAND CONTACT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS AND/OR SINGLE USE GLOVES TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 1LB, AT A VALUE OF $2.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.13- OBSERVED HAND WASHING AIDS (SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS) INSTALLED ABOVE 3RD SINK BASIN IN PREP KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FROM SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE OR IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO: - KITCHEN PREP AREA IN BASEMENT - SECONDARY BAR ON LOWER LEVEL (IN BETWEEN MEN'S AND WOMAN'S REST ROOMS) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINKS IN SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -WOMAN'S RESTROOM IN BASEMENT -HOT PREP LINE IN MAIN KITCHEN -BACK BAR SERVICE AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SIGNS IN SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
27. FOOD ADDITIVES: APPROVED AND PROPERLY USED
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.15- FOUND CAST IRON SEWERS LINES RUNNING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DISH WASHING AREA IN FOOD PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER ABOVE SAID AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

4-101.19- OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON WIRE SHELVING UNITS IN OFFICE DRY STORAGE ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVES USED ON WINE RACK IN BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15- OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT BOTH HANDS SINKS IN WOMAN'S RESTROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-203.13- FOUND 1 BLUE MOP BUCKET AND MOP HEAD STORED ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NO MOP SINK IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.

MINOROther
53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13-FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED OF THE IDPH REQUIREMENTS: ANY FOOD HANDLER WORKING IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO, UNLESS THAT PERSON HAS A VALID FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT. IF SOMEONE WORKING IN A FACILITY THAT IS NOT A FOOD HANDLER ON A REGULAR BASIS, BUT FILLS IN AS A FOOD HANDLER WHEN NEEDED, THEY TOO MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8-304-11(A)- OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. AT TIME OF INSPECTION SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN BACK HALLWAY SERVICE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 16
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT HAVING A WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM THE OFFICE OF CDPH, ALSO FOUND SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED ON SITE. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY.

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

PREP COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, NOT ENCRUSTED FOOD ON BACK OF BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND CAST IRON SEWERS LINES RUNNING ABOVE PREP KITCHEN IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. WALLS AROUND PREP TABLE WITH FOOD STAINS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DURABLE SOOTH SURFACE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND MOP BUCKET AND HEADS KEPT NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK, NO MOP SINK IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. NO HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP KITCHEN, 2 COMP PREP SINK IS BEING USED AS A HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

SEP 15
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (MEAT, SEAFOOD, PASTA, CHEESE, POTATOES, ETC ) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS, AND WALK-IN FREEZER WITHOUT A IDPH OR CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES. THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN IS NEEDED BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING ANY FOOD. MANAGEMENT TAGGED APPROXIMATELY 200# OF VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS WORTH APPROXIMATELY $1,800. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS AROUND THE REACH-IN ICE CREAM COOLER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE PINK AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE--MAINTAIN.

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

REMOVE RUST AND SUBSTANCE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE DELI SLICER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 17
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED A LARGE CRACK IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING INSIDE OF THE #2 WALK IN COOLER OF THE PASTRY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR.

NOV 10
2015
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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE 1ST FLOOR INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA TO ELIMINATE THE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE COOK LINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED A LARGE CRACK IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING INSIDE OF THE #2 WALK IN COOLER OF THE PASTRY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING AND PREP TABLES AND ACCUMULATED GREASE UNDER THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED THE PASTRY ROOM 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

JUN 12
2014
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED TO THE PUBLIC OR PRINTED ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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

INVERTED METAL FOOD CONTAINER USED AS LEGGING FOR COOKS LINE SHELVING COLLECTING FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR WITH PROPER MATERIAL.

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

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DISH AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER PREP AND SHELVING ON COOKS LINE, UNDER LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER STORED POTS/PANS AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT SAME SINK AREA.

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

MOLDY WALL WITH CHIPPING PLASTER AT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR/REMOVE MOLD.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT DRY FOODS STORAGE ROOM.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR GLASS DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER CONTAINING DAIRY.

OCT 3
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

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

FOUND INTERIOR OF WINE COOLER NOT CLEAN

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

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

DEC 19
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MISSING LABELES ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABELD AND MAINTAIN.

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

ICE MAKER LOCATED UNDER SEWER PIPE IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE AWAY FROM SEWERS PIPES.

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

WALLS IN THE 3-COMP SINK DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED AND CHIPPED WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH EASY-TO CLEAN SURFACE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

NOV 18
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED 2-3 SHELVING OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS, STORED AROUND THE SUMP PUMP AREA OF THE BASEMENT (SOUTHEAST CORNER). INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM THIS SECTION, IF THESE ARTICLES ARE STILL NEEDED, OR DISCARD-IF THEY ARE NOT USEFUL. 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.

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

ALL ALUMINUM FOIL COVERS ON SHELVES & AT BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES MUST REMOVED/KEPT CLEAN. ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

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

FLOOR SECTION AROUND BOOSTER HEATER OF DISHMACHINE MUST BE RE-SURFACED, TO MAKE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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

ANY MILK/PLASTIC CRATES USED FOR STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. 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.

SEP 14
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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. LOWER LEVEL 2-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET HANDLES LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

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