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Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record
2025-03-28 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-03-19 Fail Complaint 2 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED BEEF HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF BEEF ($55), AND A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE UNABLE TO CLOSE FULLY. THE DUMPSTER WAS FILLED PAST CAPACITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE LIDS ARE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
2024-07-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2024-06-13 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED MILK HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1/2 GALLON OF MILK ($3), AND A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE DINING ROOM, NEAR THE STORAGE AND DISH AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-02...
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH LIGHT GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AROUND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS GRIDDLES AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
2023-06-05 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
2022-05-19 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
2021-01-05 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVENESS HAIR RESTRAINTS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
2020-05-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2020-04-30 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OPPOSITE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED HAMBURGERS ON MENU COOKED TO ORDER AND SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED WITH NO REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE FOR ALL MENU ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATI...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP LINE WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
2019-10-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE MARKING TCS FOODS AND MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOOD ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND KINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MEN...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN VENTS TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN.
2018-03-28 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE SHEVLES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORAGE SHELVING FOR THE POP SYRUP TO REMOVE SPILLS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE CADINET WHERE THE SELF SERVE POP'S ARE DISPLAYED TO REMOVE SPILLS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
2017-07-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-07-14 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND A CONTAINER OF BEEF IN AU JUIS SAUCE AT 115.7F, A CONTAINER OF SAUSAGE AT 118.9F, AND MEAT SAUCE AT 120.5F STORED INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. ONLY 1 SECTION OUT OF 4 HAD POTENTIAL...
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED: THE HOT AND COLD WATER WAS SHUT OFF UPON ATTEMPTING TO WASH HANDS. THE MANAGER TURNED ON THE WATER FROM UNDER THE SINK AND THE REASON THE SINK WAS TURNED OFF IS DUE TO A SEVERE LEAK UNDE...
2016-11-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2016-10-24 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OUTSIDE STORAGE NOT PROTECTED. FOUND SAID STORAGE WITH POP CANS,AND DISPOSABLE UTENSILS(FOAM CUPS ETC) AND OTHER NON-FOOD RELATED. DOOR AND PANELS ARE NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED A GAP OD 1 TO 2 INCHES ON BOTTOM AND TOP OD DOOR AND PANELS.RATS DROPPINGS(...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENTS.KNIVES RACK IS NEEDED AT PREP LINE ACROSS FROM COOKING, EQUIPMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
BEGINNING OF SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND NOZZLE DISPENSER AT SELF SERVE POP MACHINE IN DINING AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SPILLAGE UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER(SOUTH-WEST CORNER);SPILLAGE UNDER THE POP DISPENSER AND UNDER THE PLASTIC LINES.WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT SINKS A STRONG SEWAGE GAS ODOR COMES FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND FROM FLOOR GREASE ...
2015-10-30 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS AT REAR STOREAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN NAD MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2014-09-12 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING ITALIAN BREAD, PITA BREAD, HOT DOG AND HAMBURGER BUNS, AND CHEESE WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE GLOVES OR TONGS. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. GLOVES MUST BE CHANGED AFTER CONTAMINA...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
2014-06-25 Pass License ▾
No violations found.
2014-02-07 Fail License ▾
No violations found.
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