THE LITTLE CORNER SNACK SHOP.
5937 N BROADWAY · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO
Failed 11 of 34 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 262026FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE GRAB THE COOKED TOAST FROM THE TOASTER AND SERVE IT ON A PLATE WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
REMOVE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PLACE AT HAND WASHING SINK.
OBSERVED RODENT INFESTATION IN THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 200 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING BENEATH THE GRILL AND STEAM TABLE, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES AND BETWEEN THE FREEZER AND WALL IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHWASHING MACHINE, UNDER THE FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSER AND NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE, ON THE SHELVING BENEATH THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND ON THE SHELVES OF THE SEATING COUNTER, AND UNDER THE BOOTHS AND CORNER IN THE DINING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE AND EXERIOR SURFACES OF THE DEEP FRYER AND ON THE PREP TABLE BENEATH THE GRILL. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES, DRAWERS AND EQUIPMENT IN COOKING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE HATCH OPENING AT THE END OF THE SEATING COUNTER. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE BOOTHS IN THE DINING AREA.
SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL GAPS AND OPENINGS AT WALL CORNER JUNCTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
MAR 62025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
4-803.11-- NOTED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IN AN OPEN CONTAINER ON THE REAR PATIO. MUST USED COVERED CONTAINER FOR SOILED LINENS.
4-202.16--- RAW WOOD USED TO ELEVATE THE UNUSED SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST REMOVE OR PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT.
5-205.15--- NOTED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR PLUMBING LEAKS.
6-501.114--- UNUSED SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
MAR 42025FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
4-803.11-- NOTED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IN AN OPEN CONTAINER ON THE REAR PATIO. MUST USED COVERED CONTAINER FOR SOILED LINENS.
4-202.16--- RAW WOOD USED TO ELEVATE THE UNUSED SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST REMOVE OR PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT.
4-601.11(B)-- NOTED DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
5-205.15--- NOTED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR PLUMBING LEAKS.
6-501.114--- UNUSED SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-25-25 REPORT #2612725.- 8-404.13(B:4)- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3-18-24 REPORT #2591159 NOT CORRECTED.#55- MUST REMOVE UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE REAR OUTDOOR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 252025FAILED10 violationsDETAILS
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
MUST NOT STORE WATER PITCHERS FOR CONSUMPTION AT THE FRONT COUNTER HAND WASHING SINK OR INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON ALL SIDES OF THE SINK.
MUST NOT STORE ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WITH SCOOP HANDLE IN ICE OR USE BOWLS WITHOUT HANDLES INSIDE THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
NOTED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IN AN OPEN CONTAINER ON THE REAR PATIO. MUST USED COVERED CONTAINER FOR SOILED LINENS.
RAW WOOD USED TO ELEVATE THE UNUSED SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST REMOVE OR PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT.
NOTED DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
NOTED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR PLUMBING LEAKS.
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.
UNUSED SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3-18-24 REPORT #2591159 NOT CORRECTED.#55- MUST REMOVE UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE REAR OUTDOOR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.#45-: ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.#47-: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING FOR ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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MAR 182024PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING FOR ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND DISHWASHING AREA.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE: EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY DRYING ON REAR OUTDOOR STAIRWELL.
MUST REMOVE UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE REAR OUTDOOR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR WALLS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
MAR 112024FAILED17 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED SAUSAGE PATTIES HELD HOT ON THE COOKS LINE AT AN IMPROPER OF 117F TO 120.2F. FOOD DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF 135F OR GREATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED COOKED CHORIZO NOTED IN A COLD HOLDING CONTAINER AT 55F ON THE COOKS LINE AND DICED TOMATOES IN PREP AREA AT 60F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
NOTED ANIMAL ORIGIN COOKED EGGS ON THE MENU NOT PROPERLY DISCLOSED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
TORN MESH SCREEN ON THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING, NO HOLES TO PREVENT FLY ENTRY.
NOTED SOILED LINENS IMPROPERLY STORED IN AN OPEN SHOPPING CART ON THE REAR OUTDOOR YARD. MUST PROPERLY STORE OR REMOVE.
ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
COOKS LINE BOX FREEZER LID EXTERIOR IN POOR REPAIR, REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE LID OR PROPERLY REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING FOR ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND DISHWASHING AREA.
SHELVING UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE: SHELF BEHIND THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE COOKS LINE GRILL,EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVE UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE REAR OUTDOOR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR WALLS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY DRYING ON REAR OUTDOOR STAIRWELL.
NOTED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2573336 ON 3-28-23 NOT CORRECTED. #55- 6-201.12- NOTED MULTIPLE CRACKS ON FLOORS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#43- 3-304.12- NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 282023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES AT DOOR GASKETS OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NOTED MULTIPLE CRACKES ON FLOORS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 202023FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES AT DOOR GASKETS OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B).CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED MULTIPLE CRACKES ON FLOORS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 272022PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN STORED WATER PITCHERS AND CLEAN DISH STORAGE.
NOTED KNIFE STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN LINE COOLER AND PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.----ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE ICE OF BOTH THE FRONT PREP ICE BIN AND ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SCOOP HOLDERS.
NOTED SOILED LINENS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE REAR PATIO. MUST STORE IN A SEALED CONTAINER.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
MENS WASHROOM WASH BASIN IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING CERAMIC GLAZE, UNEVEN AND ROUGH CAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.
SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COFFEE PREP STATION WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----TABLE TOP CAN OPENER IN THE REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
METAL SHELVING AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE REAR SHELVING AT THE ICE MACHINE ARE IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING, AND DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE NEWSPAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING.
NOZZLE ON THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR/REPLACE.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AND DISH AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH DAMAGED/MISSING TILES, INCLUDING THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDERCOOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST BE REPAIRED/REPLACED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----WALL AT THE DISH SCRAPER SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING METAL, CHIPPING PAINT, AND EXCESSIVE MOLD. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER ON FLOORS UNDER REAR PREP TABLE.
MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER. MUST REPLACE.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND MISSING SHIELD END CAPS IN THE REAR DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL.
FEB 262021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED INSIDE DRY STORAGE(BEANS,RICE,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
SEP 162020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
6-501.11-OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. MUST REPAIR.
SEP 42020FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA ON WALLS AND 30 HOUSE FLIES AROUND AND ON TOP OF OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH FOUL ODOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN ICE BIN BETWEEN USES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. MUST REPAIR.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1/8/2020, REPORT #2356283. #47-OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD AT COOK PREP LINE YELLOWING WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE. #49-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO THROUGHLY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #58- FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 82020PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ESTABLISHMENT HAS SOME OF THE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN REAR AND IN BOTH CUSTOMER BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS IN MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. RICE AT 88.7F(WEIGHING 15 LBS, COST $50.00) HAM AT 46.4F(WEIGHING 5 LBS, COST $30.00) SAUSAGE PATTIES AT 60.8F(WEIGHING 5 LBS,COST $20.00) AND SAUSAGE LINKS AT 65.1F(WEIGHING 5 LBS, COST $20.00). INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. MUST PROVIDE AN ASTERIK ON THE FOOD ITEM STATING "THIS ITEM CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER" AND ALSO MUST PROVIDE THIS STATEMENT ON BOTTOM OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITHOUT A SPLASH GUARD NEXT TO PREP TABLE WHERE EMPLOYEES WILL BE CUTTING VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DURABLE AND WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR.
OBSERVED BOXES AND CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD AT COOK PREP LINE YELLOWING WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE GASKETS AT MAIN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO THROUGHLY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO, OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION ON 3/19/2019, REPORT #2279595. #58- FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.(PREPARED HAM AND CHICKEN) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.
FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INSIDE MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED ITEMS SOLD.(HAMBURGER/STEAKS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 92018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AN EXPOSED HAND SINK NEED TO BE INSTALL AT FRONT SERVING AREA.OBSERVED WAITRESS SCOOPING SOUPS. ALSO COFFEE,WATER,RE-FILL SINGLE SERVING OF DRESSING FOR TAKE OUT. SAID SINK MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE.SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE INSTALLED.
EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM ANY FOOD STORAGE AREA. PROVIDE LOCKER AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS
NOV 162017FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-3-17,REPORT#2049652 #33- EXCESS GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,AND EXCESS BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN. GREASE ON FILTERS AND HOOD,ALSO ON PIPES BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NEED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE UNIT.KEEP IT CLEAN. #34-MISSING ,BROKEN, UNEVEN FLOOR TILES AND CEMENT PATCHED FLOOR IN REAR PREP AND DISH ROOM NO CLEANABLE .NEED TO REPLACE SAID FLOOR TILES AND CEMENT FLOOR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MISSING COVING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE NEED TO BE REPLACED. #35-BROKEN WALL(HOLE) UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AT SAME AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.NEED TO REPAIR SAID WALLS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING FANS IN DINING ROOMS,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TODAY WE OBSERVED SAME VIOLATION SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
NO HANDLE PROVIDED AT LID OF PREP COOLER IN THE COOKING AREA,MUST PROVIDED.
AN EXPOSED HAND SINK NEED TO BE INSTALL AT FRONT SERVING AREA.OBSERVED WAITRESS SCOOPING SOUPS. ALSO COFFEE,WATER,RE-FILL SINGLE SERVING OF DRESSING FOR TAKE OUT. SAID SINK MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE.SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE INSTALLED.
EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVEE FROM ANY FOOD STORAGE AREA. PROVIDE LOCKER AWAAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS
MAY 32017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
WASTE LINE FROM COOLER DRIPPING AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK.A WASTE LINE MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. EXCESS DUCT TAPE ON SHELF BETWEEN THE DISH MACHINE AND METAL SHELF. NEED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED. NO HANDLE PROVIDED AT WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER,DOOR IS HELD WITH A LONG ELASTIC ATTACHED TO STORAGE SHELF.RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR IS BROKEN NEED TO REPLACE,AT SAME UNIT. BROKEN AND GRIMED PLASTIC CURTAINS AT INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER NEED TO BE REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
EXCESS GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,AND EXCESS BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN. GREASE ON FILTERS AND HOOD,ALSO ON PIPES BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NEED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE UNIT.KEEP IT CLEAN.
MISSING ,BROKEN, UNEVEN FLOOR TILES AND CEMENT PATCHED FLOOR IN REAR PREP AND DISH ROOM NO CLEANABLE .NEED TO REPLACE SAID FLOOR TILES AND CEMENT FLOOR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MISSING COVING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE NEED TO BE REPLACED.
BROKEN WALL(HOLE) UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AT SAME AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.NEED TO REPAIR SAID WALLS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING FANS IN DINING ROOMS,NEED TO CLEANAND MAINTAIN
NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDE ON SITE ,NEED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
EXCESS ITEMS AT EAST NON-FOOD STORAGE AREA,NEED TO ORGANIZE AREA.
APR 262017FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH, WHITE,YELLOW AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
WE (OWNER,EMPLOYEE AND MYSELF) OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP/DISH ROOM AREA. MOST OF DROPPINGS WERE UNDER A BLACK CRATE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL AND UNDER THE SHELF IN STORAGE/EMPLOYEE'S AREA. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN AND SCREEN DOOR BROKEN, MESH IS BROKEN WITH HOLES AND FROM FRAME DOOR, GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" AT BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN DOOR. MUST REPLACE SCREEN AND TIGHT FITTED TO SCREEN DOOR. NEED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAID DOOR. NEED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING UNABLE TO CLOSE LID.WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON TOP THE LID,A LOT OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL(WOOD,PANELS ,DRY WALL ETC.)A LOT OF BLACK CRATES ON GROUND.NEED TO KEEP GARBAGE LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES,WASTE OIL CONTAINER CLEAN,AND ITEMS NEEDED MUST BE ELEVATED.TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE(SOME RAT DROPPINGS AT THE MENTIONED AREA). SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
WASTE LINE FROM COOLER DRIPPING AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK.A WASTE LINE MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. EXCESS DUCT TAPE ON SHELF BETWEEN THE DISH MACHINE AND METAL SHELF. NEED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED. NO HANDLE PROVIDED AT WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER,DOOR IS HELD WITH A LONG ELASTIC ATTACHED TO STORAGE SHELF.RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR IS BROKEN NEED TO REPLACE,AT SAME UNIT. BROKEN AND GRIMED PLASTIC CURTAINS AT INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER NEED TO BE REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
EXCESS GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,AND EXCESS BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN. GREASE ON FILTERS AND HOOD,ALSO ON PIPES BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NEED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE UNIT.KEEP IT CLEAN.
MISSING ,BROKEN, UNEVEN FLOOR TILES AND CEMENT PATCHED FLOOR IN REAR PREP AND DISH ROOM NO CLEANABLE .NEED TO REPLACE SAID FLOOR TILES AND CEMENT FLOOR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MISSING COVING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE NEED TO BE REPLACED.
BROKEN WALL(HOLE) UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AT SAME AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.NEED TO REPAIR SAID WALLS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING FANS IN DINING ROOMS,NEED TO CLEANAND MAINTAIN
NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDE ON SITE ,NEED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
EXCESS ITEMS AT EAST NON-FOOD STORAGE AREA,NEED TO ORGANIZE AREA.
NOV 182016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOUND WALLS BEHIND DISHWASHING AREAS WITH CHIPPING PAINT. MUST REPAIR/SEAL. FOUND WALLS/CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
JAN 132016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 1-7-15. INSPECTION # 1424699. VIOLATION 32.OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN HANDWASH BOWL AND WALL IN MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN SINK AND WALL. VIOLATION 38. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABLED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)
FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND DEGREASE.
FOUND BROOMS STORED IMPROPERLY ON WALL. MUST STORE IN MOP BUCKET.
JAN 152015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN HANDWASH BOWL AND WALL IN MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN SINK AND WALL.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
FOOD HANDLERS NOT CERTIFIED FROM ANSI FOOD SANITATION COURSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED AND HAVE ALL NAMES PRINTED OUT AND ON PREMISES.
JAN 72015FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE (READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN HANDWASH BOWL AND WALL IN MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN SINK AND WALL.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
FOOD HANDLERS NOT CERTIFIED FROM ANSI FOOD SANITATION COURSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED AND HAVE ALL NAMES PRINTED OUT AND ON PREMISES.
APR 112014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. PORK, STEAK, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE CONSPICOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS AND MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE MEAT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOODS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS, CEILING, AND FAN VENT COVERS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE HOOD VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPEMNT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOOD VENTS SERVICED, DETAIL CLEANED, AND MAINTAINED.
JUN 272013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (INCLUDING DRAIN)AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.
NOTED HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILT UP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND CEILING OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 202013FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED OVER 10 FLYING INSECTS AND SOME MICE DROPPINGS AT CORNER WALL BASE AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ON SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR CONSULTATION. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATE, NAME OF PRODUCT ETC. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. ALSO MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND CHEST FREEZER AND ON WALL BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK OR A DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
NOTED BROKEN LID AT THE ICE CREAM FREEZER BY THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN, ALSO NOTED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE CHEST ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND DEFROST FREEZER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (INCLUDING DRAIN), BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.
NOTED HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILT UP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND CEILING OF SAME, VENTS AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND VENTS AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 232012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NO STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, DUST BUILD UP ON FAN GUARD COVER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
NO AIR GAP/BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE/INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
THERMOMETER BROKEN INSIDE 1-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
NOV 162011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED CLEAN STAINS ON CHEMICAL CONTAINERS AT ICE MACHINE.
AUG 42011PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEANED UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY,OR OTHERWISE COVER WITH LID , PLASTIC OR FOIL AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO TIGHTEN UP LOOSE TOILET SEAT IN GIRLS RESTROOM,AND PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK BY CUTTING BOARD SIDE. REPAIR HANDLE MISSING ON STAND UP FREEZER DOOR,AND DAMAGED LID COVER OF FLOOR FREEZER BY REACH IN CHEF COOLER AT KITCHEN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLAEN STAINS AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIORS AND INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYER AND STOVE OVEN UNDER HOOD,VENT AT ENTRANCE TO OFFICE BY FRONT SOUP SERVING AREA,REMOVE PLANT & OTHER THINGS STORED ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE, AND CLEAN;CANNOT USE AS A STORAGE DEVICE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER 3COMP.SINK, IN W.CORNER STORAGE AREA, AND IN GIRLS RESTROOM. CLEAN FLOORS IN THE OFFICE. ALSO MUST ELEVATE DISH WASHER RACKS AND BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN REAR EMPLOYEE LUNCH SECTION AND IN THE OFFICE 6" OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN FOOD STAINS ON WALLS BEHIND UTENSILS STORAGE SHELF IN KITCHEN,AND REPAIR WATER STAINED CEILING TILE BY WINDOW IN REAR EMPLOYEE LUNCH ROOM.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN W.CORNER STORAGE AREA BY KITCHEN, TOO SHADY.
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. REPAIR PIPE LEAKING ON DISH MACHINE AND UNDER 3COMP.SINK.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE CONTAINER WITH COVER FOR ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE.
NOV 22010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT #339253 DATED 11.1.10.
MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT #339253 DATED 11.1.10.
MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT #339253 DATED 11.1.10.
MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT #339253 DATED 11.1.10.
MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT #339253 DATED 11.1.10.
MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT #339253 DATED 11.1.10.
NOV 12010PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180 F. FOUND A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH SANITIZING RINSE OF 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO HAVE UNIT REPAIRED, WASH, RINSE AND SANITZE ALL DISHES/UTENSILS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION #63780-17. WHEN UNIT IS REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240. COURT DATE 12.9.10 AT 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112 AT 10AM.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR IMPROPERLY STORED KNIVES IN PREP AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON WARMER ABOVE SERVICE COUNTER AND ON CEILING VENTS AS NEEDED. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DEPOSITS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL GAPS BETWEEN BASEBOARDS AND WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NEAR COFFEE STATION AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. FRONT DOOR MISALIGNED. MUST REPAIR.
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. PROVIDE SEPARATE STORAGE AREA FOR SHOES, PURSES, COATS ETC AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
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. NO VISIBLE GREASE TRAP FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST LOCATE OR INSTALL.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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. REMOVE CLUTTER, STEEL, VACUUM CLEANERS, DEBRIS, PAPERS OUTSIDE UNDER STAIRS AND INSIDE ACROSS FROM SERVICE COUNTER AND SCATTERED AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
JUN 282010PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. found some food items no properly dated/labeled in coolers, walk in coolers, must date and label all food items in coolers, walk in cooler.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. caulking in men's bathroom sink in state of disrepair, shall be repair/replaced.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning. storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. walls that had peeling paint, exposed raw wood in rear storage areas, shall be repair/replaced. damaged, stained ceiling tiles in rear, dining areas shall be repair/replaced.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. missing light shields in prep area shall be provided. light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, not clean needs detailed cleaning., exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, kitchen prep areas, and bathrooms not clean need cleaning.
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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. excess debris and clutter in rear storage area room shall be removed.
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