The Chicago Diner Inc
Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record
2025-05-07 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND SINKS INSTRUCTING ALL EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD RODENT IN BASEMENT CORNER NEAR WATER HEATERS CAUGHT IN TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD OR TRAPPED RODENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN TIMELY MANNER. MANAGER REMOVED DEAD RODENT BY END OF INSPECTION.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BAGS OF ICE AND TWO BUCKETS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE EXTERIOR WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF THE THREE (3) DOOR COOLER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CREVICES ON THE TWO DOORS ON RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS FREE OF EXCESSIVRE DEBRIS BUILD UP.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WRAPPED COOLER IN BLUE PLASTIC IN EXTERIOR PATIO/OUTSIDE OF REAR EXIT NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE NOT NECESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY OR STORE APPROPRIATELY.
2024-04-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCUTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BAR 1-COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SOME FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
2024-04-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCUTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 45.6 F AND 50 F INSIDE GRILL REACH IN COOLER- CHEESE, VEGGIE BURGERS, BEAN BURGERS AND BACON. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATIO...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
GRILL REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.3 F, FOUND CHEESE AND BURGERS INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR GRILL REACH IN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BAR 1-COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SOME FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
2022-04-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
NOTED A NON-COMMERCIAL VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON-SITE AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCES...
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
NOTED A NON-COMMENRCIAL VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE BUT NOT BEING USED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE MANAGER STATES THAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IS VACUUM PACKAGED AT THE COMMENTARY LOCATED AT 7518 ST. LOIUS AVE IN SKOKIE. INSTRUCTED MAN...
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WERE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
2020-08-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED AT DOOR CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
2020-08-17 Fail Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-0...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED AT DOOR CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
2019-04-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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 #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
NOTED EMPLOYEE SLICING READY TO EAT FOOD (CUCUMBER AND MINT) FOR DRINK MIXING WITHOUT OUT WEARING GLOVES.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AND WEAR GLOVES WHEN EVER READY TO EAT FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED WASTE WATER DRAIN PIPE DRAINING FROM THE CONDENSATION UNIT INTO THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT THE DRAIN PIPE INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CRACKS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ON THE WALL AT THE STAIRWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING.
2018-04-04 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN ABOVE LIQUOR STORAGE AT BASMENT. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN CEILING ABOVE LIQUOR AT BASEMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTLALLED AT WATERLINES FOR COFFEE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
2017-06-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-06-22 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT GRILL USE BARE HANDS TO SLIDE SANDWICH PATTY FROM SPATULA ONTO BREAD. OBSERVED A DIFFERENT EMPLOYEE THEN USE BARE HANDS TO PUT THE TOP PORTION OF BREAD ONTO THE ...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROX. 12 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR ELECTRICAL METERS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN BROWNISH AND PINK STAINS FROM FRONT OF ICE MACHINE DROP PLATE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT IN UTILITY STORAGE ROOM. NOTED CHAIRS, EXTRA DRYWALL, FENCING MATERIALS AND A TARP IN THE CORNER ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE ELECTRICAL BOXES AND ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE OLD BOILER. ALSO NOTED EXTRA FRYERS (USED FOR FESTIVALS...
2016-06-21 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN ...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRT AND DERIS ON WALLS BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2015-04-29 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRTY AND WORN CAULKING BETWEEN THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE WALL ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, AND REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2014-05-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 2DOOR COOLERS IN 2ND FLOOR BAKERY MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN 2ND FLOOR BAKERY AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN 2ND FLOOR BAKERY AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE REAR STORAGE SHELVING. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT CEILING. DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHING DISHMACHINE IN REAR AREA. DETAIL CLEAN ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON WALL ABOVE 2DOOR FREEZER IN 2ND FLOOR BAKERY AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
WASHROOMS DOORS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN GREASE ON PIPES IN 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
2014-05-19 Fail Canvass 7 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 09/20/13 REPORT#1361127 NOT CORRECTED. (32)CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED. (38) HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING 2ND FLOOR OVEN AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANIN...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 2DOOR COOLERS IN 2ND FLOOR BAKERY MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN 2ND FLOOR BAKERY AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN 2ND FLOOR BAKERY AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE REAR STORAGE SHELVING. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT CEILING. DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHING DISHMACHINE IN REAR AREA. DETAIL CLEAN ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON WALL ABOVE 2DOOR FREEZER IN 2ND FLOOR BAKERY...
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
WASHROOMS DOORS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN GREASE ON PIPES IN 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
2013-09-27 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,MANUYAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED AT BAKERY AREA, LARGE OVENS 2ND FLOOR BAKERY ALL REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTING AT 2ND FLOOR BAKERY PREP AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS INCLUDINNG 2ND FLOOR OVEN AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.MUST PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL FOR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER SCOOPING ICE CREAM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALL ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
2013-09-20 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
WE OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 13 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. LIVE FRUIT FLIES FOUND IN 2ND FLOOR BAKERY FRONT DRY STORAGE ROOM AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,MAINTAIN FLOORS D...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS,BAKERY 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,MANUYAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED AT BAKERY AREA, LARGE OVENS 2ND FLOOR BAKERY ALL REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner and seal openings on the ground floor basement areas.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTING AT 2ND FLOOR BAKERY PREP AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS INCLUDINNG 2ND FLOOR OVEN AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.MUST PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL FOR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER SCOOPING ICE CREAM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALL ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
2013-05-14 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION FANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN 1ST FLOOR. REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON WALL AND VENTILATION FANS ABOVE OVEN IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR SLOW LEAKY AT REAR PREP SINK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
2012-06-06 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BOTTOM OF FRONT PREP ICE CREAM FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR AND WARPING. MUST REPAIR TO BE PROPERLY SEALED AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PLASTIC DISH RACKS BLACKENED WITH DIRT BUILD UP. MUST REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST STORE CLEAN WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ON COOKS LINE DAMAGED WITH RAW EXPOSED WOOD. MUST REPAIR. FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH DEBRIS, DRIED BEANS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL AT 2ND FLOOR TWO COMPARTMENT SINK WITH CRACKED AND MISSING TILES. WALLS IN BOTH CUSTOMER WASHROOMS, IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND AT 2ND FLOOR EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH CHIPPING PLASTER, PEELING OPEN SEAMS AT SINK AND WALL. MUST REPAIR ALL. MAKE SMOOTH ...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BASEMENT COFFEE GRINDING PREP STATION OR REMOVE ALL FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT. 2ND FLOOR EXPOSED HAND SINK HOT WATER DISPENSING INCONSISTENTLY. RAPIDLY CHANGING FROM HOT TO COLD TO HOT AND SO ON. MUST MAKE CONSISTENTLY...
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
HEAD CHEF'S SHOES EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2011-12-28 Pass Complaint 7 ▾
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.MUST INVERT ALL UTENSILS (BOWLS, CUPS AND PLATES) IN...
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 REPAINT RUSTED LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED.
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. MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND FOOD SPLASHES FROM ALL PREP TABLES AT MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST DEFROST FREEZER AT BASEMENT, IN...
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL CORNERS AT KITCHEN WALLS, UNDER , BEHIND AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD SPLASHES OFF WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN AND FRONT CUSTOMER STOOL SITTING AREA. REPAIR WALLBASE AT FLOOR IN MEN'S RESTROOM. REMOVE ALL DUST FROM ...
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...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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.MUST MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA ORGANIZED AND DECLUTTERED...
2011-05-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2011-05-26 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
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.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED ONION RINGS STORED ON THE SHELF UNDER THE GRILL AT TEMP OF 75F.COOKED POTSTICHER STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT TEMP O...
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BL...
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. SEWAGE WASTE WATER IS BACKING -UPON FLOOR OF BASEMENT WHEN IC...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTE...
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 SEAL AND REPLACE BROKEN SCREENS AND FRAME AT 2ND FLOOR PORCH, WERE THE POTS AND PANS ARE STORED.STORAGE MUST BE C...
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...
2010-09-02 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection 4 ▾
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. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AROUND THE BAKERY PREP COOLERS. PROVIDE A WINDOW SCREEN FOR THE WINDOW IN THE 2ND FLOOR RE...
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WIRE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT IN THE BAKERY STORAGE AREA. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT. WALL CAULKING AT BAKERY WASHROOM WASHBOWL SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES. MUST SEAL.
2010-08-25 Fail Suspected Food Poisoning 5 ▾
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 REPORT #234032 ON 5/19/10 NOT CORRECTED: 33/01-DETAIL CL...
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. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AROUND THE BAKERY PREP COOLERS. PROVIDE A WINDOW SCREEN FOR THE WINDOW IN THE 2ND FLOOR ...
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FAN COVER IN 2 DOOR STANDUP COOLER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, WIRE RA...
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT IN THE BAKERY STORAGE AREA. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT. WALL CAULKING AT BAKERY WASHROOM WASHBOWL SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES. MUST SEAL.
2010-06-01 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-19-10. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-19-10.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-19-10. WALL/CAULKING AT BAKERY EXPOSED AND WASHROOM WASHBOWL SINKS IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES, MUST SEAL.
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 ABOVE ICE MACHINE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-19-10.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE FOR BOTH WALK IN COOLERS.
2010-05-19 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, FAN COVER AND WIRE RACKS IN THE BAKERY COOLE...
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. REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR OF BAKERY PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA AROUND THE WALLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE VENTILATION HOOD FOR THE BAKERY OVENS ON SECOND FLOOR.
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