SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

THE HUT.

BEAT. 39/100

3601 S CALIFORNIA AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 1, 2025 · passed

Failed 5 of 22 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
22
16 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
98
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 1
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12: CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND HEAVILY STAINED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES

NOV 20
2025
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND HEAVILY STAINED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. GAP AT DIVIDER INBETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD BASIN, ALLOWING WATER/SOLUTION TO FLOW INBETWEEN BASINS AND NOT ALLOWING SANITIZER SOLUTION TO BE CONTAINED IN 3RD BASIN. INSTD TO REPAIR PROPERLY (PLUMBER PUTTY PROHIBITED). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

AUG 6
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE SHELVING ABOVE THE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE/REPLACE AND MAINTAI

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPLATTERS ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.

JUL 30
2024
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF PINK AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF AN ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN IT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE SHELVING ABOVE THE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPLATTERS ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.

SEP 25
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN ALL FREEZERS. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN

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APR 7
2022
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 - 1/2 INCH GAP IN FRONT ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO TIGHT FIT DOOR.

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE ON SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CRATES WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING.

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREA ARE RUSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH A CORROSION RESISTANT NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: GASKETS ON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON SERVICE LINE FOUND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP: ON SHELVING IN PREP AREA, AROUND GRIDDLE AREA, ON KNIFE HOLDER, AND UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: DINING ROOM FLOOR, MISSING TILE ABOVE GRIDDLE AREA, AND NEAR BACK SHELVING.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 4-202.18 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS ABOVE GRIDDLE AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.

MAR 31
2022
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AND TOP SIDE OF CONDIMENT STATION. OBSERVED 2 POUNDS RAW CHICKEN 48.1 F, 2 POUNDS STEAK 47.1 F, 1 POUND SLICED TOMATOES 62.6 F AND .5 POUNDS OF LETTUCE 71.1 F. MANAGER DISCARDED INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41 F AND BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 5.5 POUNDS $24 ( PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED) ( COS)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 - 1/2 INCH GAP IN FRONT ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO TIGHT FIT DOOR.

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

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH NO LID ON TOP. PERSONAL FAN WAS STORED TOUCHING THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ICE AND KEEP LID ON TOP AT ALL TIMES TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005)( CITATION ISSUED).

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

OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE ON SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CRATES WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING.

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

STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREA ARE RUSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH A CORROSION RESISTANT NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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

GASKETS ON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON SERVICE LINE FOUND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP: ON SHELVING IN PREP AREA, AROUND GRIDDLE AREA, ON KNIFE HOLDER, AND UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: DINING ROOM FLOOR, MISSING TILE ABOVE GRIDDLE AREA, AND NEAR BACK SHELVING.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS ABOVE GRIDDLE AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.

APR 5
2021
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 29
2021
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKDS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

VARIETY OF FOODS (COOKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE, COOKED BEEF, ETC) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS (DAY OF PREPARATION IS COUNTED AS DAY 1) . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

SERIOUSChemical Safety
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (PURSE, JACKETS, ETC) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

FROZEN BEEF BEING THAWED IN REAR ON TABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO THAW PROPLERLY (IE, UNDER REFRIGERATION, UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, ETC)

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANTIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

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

GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRACE CONTAINERS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE 60

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4/5/2019 REPORT 2282678 16 4-602.11(B-E): **C** Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON PLASTIC INTERIOR CEILING OF ICE CHAMBER, AND ORANGE/BROWN, SLIMY, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON PLASTIC COVER INSIDE LOWER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. 47 4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROVES ON REAR PREP TABLE (NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION). INSTRUCTED MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. 47 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED CARDBOARD NOT PERMITTED, MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON BOTTOM OF 2 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

APR 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN THE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED SOAP NOT AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP SOAP EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS INSIDE RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HAND INSIDE RESTROOM AT WASHBOWL SINK AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS, IN RESTROOM, DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION 6-301.11 FOR CITATION.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON PLASTIC INTERIOR CEILING OF ICE CHAMBER, AND ORANGE/BROWN, SLIMY, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON PLASTIC COVER INSIDE LOWER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PREPPED TCS FOODS. MUST LABEL ALL TCS PREPPED FOODS WITH NAME AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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

OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROVES ON REAR PREP TABLE (NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION). INSTRUCTED MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED CARDBOARD NOT PERMITTED, MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON BOTTOM OF 2 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

OCT 17
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS, REAR SLICER, AND #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER.

JUL 26
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER, SYRUP CONTAINERS AND PUMPS.

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE STOVE AND PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

JAN 27
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE MICROWAVE, WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

SEP 21
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARD IN REAR WITH WORN SURFACES, DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF SMALL REACH IN FREEZER UNDER REGISTER. REPAIR SAME. INSULATION OF PIPES IN WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, WITH STAINED SURFACES. REPAIR/REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, SIDES OF FRYERS, LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ATTACHED PIPING NOT CLEAN, GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR OF SOILED LINEN CONTAINER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN REPLACE.

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

WALLS AND CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 14
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR WORN WOOD SHELF ABOVE STEAM TABLE IN COOKING AREA. SEAL AND RESTORE TO A WASHABLE CLEANABLE SURFACE. MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING: MAGNETIC KNIFE RACK, INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACH IN FREEZER. INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR DOORS INCLUDING GASKETS. CUTTING BOARD USED AS SHELF FOR BREAD. MAINTAIN ALL AREAS IN A CLEAN AND SANITIARY MANNER.

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS UNDER LARGE REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN PULL LARGE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALL AND CLEAN UNDERNEATH. MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED WALLS UNCELAN UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN WALLS. OBSERVED WALL IN DISREPAIR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.

APR 2
2014
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY WEDGED UNDER SLICER. UTENSILS NEED TO BE STORED IN A SANITARY MANNER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

OBSERVED HANDWASH SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HAND WASH SINK AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED SHELVING CONTAINING FOOD PRODUCT, STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND SERVING UTENSILS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND FOOD SERVICE AREA AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN, REMOVE EXCESS GREASE AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN WITH BUILDUP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS ALONG WALLS AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.

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

OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND DIRT ACCUMULATION BEHIND GRILL AND SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM DISPENSER AND THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS CONTAINING DIRT ACCUMULATION AND GREASE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.

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

OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL WHERE PIPE LEADS FROM WALL TO GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL HOLE. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDER MOP SINK WHERE PIPE MEETS WALL. SEAL HOLE.

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

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE AREA CONTAINING ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO DRY STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED.

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

OBSERVED UNORGANIZED SHELVING WITH TOOLBOX NEXT TO FOOD PRODUCT (SPICES) INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD PRODUCT ON ONE SHELF AND ALL NON FOOD ITEMS SEPARATELY.

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

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CARDBOARD BOXES PILING UP IN CORNER OF KITCHEN NEAR STOVE. REMOVE ALL BOXES AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBOR-AGE.

MAR 27
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA HAS OPEN SEAMS ALSO WALL INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR HAS SOME RUST ON WALL MUST REMOVE WITH A NON TOXIC PAINT

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

NEAT SLICER NEED CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF FOOD DEBRIS

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND GRILL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA HAS HEAVY DIRT BUILD-UP IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALL BASE

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

CLEAN WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR STOVE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

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

LIGHT SHIELD COVER MISSING OVER LIGHTS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA

OCT 11
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT.

OCT 4
2012
FAILED
6 violations3 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

FOUND 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS REAR AREA SOUTH WALL UNDER AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER. FOUND HOLES IN THE SOUTH WEST CORNER AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO THE BACK SCREEN DOOR HAS A TWO INCH OPENING AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR AND DOOR DOES NOT SHUT PROPERLY NOT TIGHT FITTING OR INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. NEED TO CLEAN, REPAIR BACK DOOR,REPAIR ALL HOLES IN THE REAR AREA AND PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL RECEIPT DATING TODAY OR BEFORE 10/11/2012 SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.

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

RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT.

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

DEFROST AND CLEAN THE DOUBLE DOOR FREEZER HAS SOME ICE BUILDUP.

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

CLEAN ALL THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.

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

FOUND HOLES AND CRACKS IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL THE HOLES SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. REPLACE THE CEILING TILE IN THE REAR AREA BY THE DOOR.

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

CLUTTER IN THE REAR AREA BY THE SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

SEP 26
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR. BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR WITH RUST. INSTD TO PAINT/SEAL SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FREEZER AND RUBBER GASKETS OF ALL SMALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

APR 13
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUIL-UP. REMOVE SAME. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN REACH-IN FREEZER. REMOVE SAME.

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

VENTS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

AUG 6
2010
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
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.REMOVE KNIVES FROM INBETWEEN EQUIPMENT.MUST INVERT UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

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 REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR.

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.MUST CLEAN FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,PREP COOLERS,VENTS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,GARBAGE CANS,CAN OPENER BLADE,MEAT SLICER,CUTTING BOARD,EXHAUST FAN,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,SHELVING UNITS.

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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRI & GREASE ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALLBASES &CEILING TILES.MUST CLEAN HEAVILY SOILED WALLS & BASES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
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.

MINORSanitation
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.ELEVATE & STORE ARTICLES PROPERLY.

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