THE DOG HOUSE GRILL.
1534 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 24 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 212026PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR LOWER REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING AROUND THE GASKET SEALS OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE AREA UNDER THE GRILL TOP WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE WALK IN FLOOR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE THE MEAT SLICER IS LOCATED AND THE COOK LINE AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS.
FEB 252025PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALL AROUND AIR DUCT SYSTEM AS WELL AS LARGE OPENINGS IN THE WALL RIGHT SIDE OF THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED VERY HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST UNDER THE GRILL ON THE HOT LINE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TRASH CAN MISSING LID IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED LARGE BUILD UP OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AREA AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND INSECTS.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 192024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
AUG 152023FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-101.11: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11: FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A PROCEDURE OR KIT FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO DISCHARGING OF VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
5-203.11: HANDSINK NOT PROVIDED IN DISH, BACK AREA PREPARATION, AND COOKLINE. PER MANAGER, FACILITY HAS UNDERGONE NEW CONSTRUCTION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINKS IN EACH AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
3-302.12: OBSERVED MISSING LABLES ON DRY SEASONING CONTAINERS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
-304.14: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND NEAR CUTTING BOARDS. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
4-903.11(A;C): OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE OFFICE AREA. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR
6-202.14: THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOES NOT HAVE A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR. ALL TOILET ROOMS LOCATED WITHIN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR
2-102.13: EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
8-404.13(B:4): PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION DATED ON 10.17.22. REPORT #2565454, HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #53) 5-501.17: OBSERVED TRASH CANS IN ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CANS IN BOTH RESTROOMS. #58) 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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AUG 142023FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A PROCEDURE OR KIT FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO DISCHARGING OF VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
HANDSINK NOT PROVIDED IN DISH, BACK AREA PREPARATION, AND COOKLINE. PER MANAGER, FACILITY HAS UNDERGONE NEW CONSTRUCTION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINKS IN EACH AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MISSING LABLES ON DRY SEASONING CONTAINERS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND NEAR CUTTING BOARDS. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE OFFICE AREA. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR
THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOES NOT HAVE A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR. ALL TOILET ROOMS LOCATED WITHIN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR.
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION DATED ON 10.17.22. REPORT #2565454, HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #53) 5-501.17: OBSERVED TRASH CANS IN ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CANS IN BOTH RESTROOMS. #58) 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 172022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SEVERAL PREP COOLERS INSIDE AND IN OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED TRASH CANS IN ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CANS IN BOTH RESTROOMS.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON DELI SLICER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 202021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS; HAMBURGERS, CHILI, ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVE EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN 2-DOOR COOLER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CANS IN BOTH STAFF & CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS, AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OCT 162020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA, ALSO AT ICE MACHINE SELF SERVED IN DINING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 82020FAILED10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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(HAMBURGERS,CHICKEN,ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FRONT EMPLOYEE ANSWERING PHONE AND TAKING FOOD ORDERS. PUTTING WRAPPED FOOD IN BAGS FOR DELIVERY, IN BETWEEN SANITIZING HANDS WITH SANITIZER SOUTION.AT ONE POINT SHE SANITIZED HER HANDS, GLOVED HANDS AND HANDLED RTE FOOD; PICKED UP BREAD BUN TO PUT CHILI ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS AND HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCT. SANITIZER SOLUTION CAN NOT REPLACE HAND WASHING WITH SOAP. EMPLOYEE FOLLOWED INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
NO HANDSOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT PAPER DISPENSER AT HANDWASHING AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE BIN OF ICE MACHINE AT REAR PREP AREA. ALSO UPPER METAL PANEL IS RUSTY.REMOVE RUST AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA, ALSO AT ICE MACHINE SELF SERVED IN DINING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET SEAT AT STAFF WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR,SURFACE OF THE SEAT WITH CHIPPED MATERIAL,NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.REPLACE SEAT
FEB 182020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE OF ITEMS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES AND MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION.
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
JUL 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE.FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, COOKED MUSHROOMS, PROVOLONE CHEESE, CHEDDAR CHEESE, SWISS CHEESE, BEEF, HOT DOGS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. FOUND TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 59 F-57F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $100 AT 10LBS . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED REACH IN PREPARATION REFRIGERATOR WITH FOUR PANS OF ICE, FULLY STOCKED AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 60F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND DO NOT USE REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. REFRIGERATOR MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN PREPARATION REFRIGERATOR TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FEB 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, DICED ONIONS) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COCA COLA MACHINE. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED RUST INSIDE OF INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE.
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
FEB 72019FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BURGER, SOUP) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED .
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, DICEDONIONS) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CHEESEBURGERS, HAMBURGERS, STEAK ON MENU. ALL ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZING AGENT FOR THE THREE COMP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COCA COLA MACHINE. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED RUST INSIDE OF INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE.
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
APR 22018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF TACOS) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
JAN 272017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR EDGE OF FLOOR BASE IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT EXIT DOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND ABOVE STATED AREA MISSING AND CRACKED.
MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. FOUND IN THE COCA-COLA AND GREEN SAUCE FRIDGE WITHOUT A THERMOMETER. ALSO THE REAR 2DR-PRODUCE AND DAIRY COOLER HAD NO THERMOMETER. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE.
MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL ITEMS. FOUND FOOD PREP PERSONAL ITEMS IN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE.
OCT 282016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND BOTTOM OF TABLE,MAINTAIN AREAS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
APR 212016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MISSING LIGHT COVER FOR LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR OVER THE 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
OUTSIDE REAR PATIO MUST BETTER MAINTAIN AND REMOVE CLUTTER.
MAR 312016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN- COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.7F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CONTAINERS OF SEMI-FROZEN GRAVY,SEMI-FROZEN BAGS OF CHILI BEANS,AND FROZEN BAGS OF BROCCOLI.THE UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION#1559900 DATED:7/06/2015 NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS.MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAYS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY,TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
MISSING LIGHT COVER FOR LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR OVER THE 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
OUTSIDE REAR PATIO MUST BETTER MAINTAIN AND REMOVE CLUTTER.
JUL 62015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED NO SOAP AT THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AND REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SINK. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN,BEEF,SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA WITH NO HATS OR HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINS AT ALL TIMES THEY ARE IN THE PREP AREA.
NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
DEC 122014FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. THERE IS NO SNEEZEGUARD SET UP ALONG THE CUSTOMER ORDERING LINE BEYOND WHICH THE FOOD IS PREPARED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SNEEZEGUARD ALONG THE ORDERING LINE TO PROTECT THE FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
CRACKS IN THE GROUT ALONG THE WALLBASE AND BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES. MUST REGROUT AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED FOR THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.
A METAL STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.
GARBAGE CANS ARE NEEDED FOR BOTH OF THE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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