THE SUBMARINE PIER INC..

Chicago Health Dept

4048 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 11

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.7-52.2F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HAM(49.6F), SALAMI(45.7F), CAPICOLA(52.0F), SLICED TOMATOES(52.2F), MILK(49.6F), TURKEY(49.1F), BEEF(46.2F), TUNA(46.8F), CHEESE SLICES(50.7-51.1F), ROAST BEEF(49.1F), CORNED BEEF(46.0F), PASTRAMI(49.1F), BUTTER(48.4-50.7F), HALF AND HALF(48.4F) AND PIZZA PUFFS(46.0-47.3F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $150 WEIGHING 25LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENINGS AT REAR EXIT DOOR. OBSERVED OPENINGS AT LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES AND BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS ABOVE AND TO THE RIGHT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SAID SHELVING UNITS, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. OBSERVED RUST ON LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. OBSERVED CASES OF SODA STORED ON FLOOR AND ELEVATED WITH CONTAINER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL THREE DOORS OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL THREE DOORS OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FROM DRAINPIPE OF REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUST ON CEILING AND PEELING PAINT IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND PEELING PAINT, SMOOTHLY REPAIR AND REPAINT CEILING IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

AT TIME OF INSPECTION EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR ONE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

JUN 2

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

MAY 14

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULB IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE GRILL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 16

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AT REAR WATER HEATER/FURNACE AREA IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON GRILL/STOVE HOOD EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 23

2022

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER AND REAR CHEST FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.CRATES FROM WALK IN COOLER USED FOR SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM UNUSED FRYER CABINET,PREP COOLERS.MUST DEFROST REAR CHEST FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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FEB 16

2022

FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR WATER DRAINING ON TO FLOOR.USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK ON SITE FOR HAND WASHING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN CORNER NEAR ELECTRICAL BOX,ON LOWER LEDGE OF SHELVING UNIT NEAR REAR DOOR AND ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO, A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOLE IN WALL BEHIND WATER TANK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MOUSE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/16/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDLE MISSING ON STEAM TABLE LID,WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER AND REAR CHEST FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM UNUSED FRYER CABINET,PREP COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST REAR CHEST FREEZER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE ON 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND UNDER 3- COMP SINK,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR AT ENTRY DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING VACCINATIONS FOR DINING IN RESTAURANT .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 11

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASH SINK IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO INSTALL IN SAME AREA WITH HANDWASH SINK UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN WITH HOT RUNNING WATER 100F-120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELS CLOSING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MAY 13

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & 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.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED DISINFECTANT. MUST PROVIDE A DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON FOODS PACKAGED ON SITE (COLESLAW, PASTA SALAD, ETC.) IN THE DISPLAY COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER. FOOD PACKAGED IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, SHALL BE LABELED AS SPECIFIED BY LAW. LABELS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD; A LIST OF INGREDIENTS; AN ACCURATE NET QUANTITY; A SELL BY OR DISCARD DATE; AND THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER OR PACKER. MUST CORRECTLY LABEL ALL ITEMS IN THIS COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NACHO CHEESE MACHINE HELD TOGETHER WITH CLEAR TAPE. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS. OBSERVED LID IN DISREPAIR ON ICE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPES UNDER LEFT BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED DRAIN LINE FROM WALK IN COOLER EMPTYING INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REROUTE DRAIN LINE DIRECTLY TO FLOOR DRAIN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

JUN 23

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT NACHO CHEESE DISPENSER BEING HELD TOGETHER BY TAPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FRONT FRYER INTERIOR DOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOOD VENTS DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

APR 12

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 17

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE BLACK SHELF LINING FROM BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST UNDERNEATH AND HAVE SURFACE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

NOV 18

2014

PASS 10 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION TO ADJACENT SLICER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN PLASTIC OR METAL SPLASHGUARD.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY DRYING RACK ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS IN FRONT COOKING AREA AND REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA RIPPED AND TORN. ALL RIPPED GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS MUST BE REPLACED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON CONDENSER ON WALK IN COOLER. REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING BASE PANEL OF REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR. ATTACH AND MAINTAIN PANEL.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BASE OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT OR GRILL WITH RUST. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NO PROPER DRAIN COVER ON DRAIN BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN DRAIN COVER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD IN KITCHEN OVER GRILL HANGING DOWN FROM CEILING. REPAIR LIGHT SHEILD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED WASTWATER DRAIN FROM WALK IN DRAINING INTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WASTEWATER LINE MUST DRAIN TO FLOOR DRAIN AND CAN NOT DRAIN TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN.

MAR 28

2014

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 30

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND CLEAN STORAGE RACKS IN THE BACK ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK-REMOVE RUST/DIRT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A LIGHTSHIELD FOR THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

JAN 29

2013

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO TABLE WHERE MEAT SLICER IS STORED

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS

Critical Pest Activity

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

OPENING NOTED IN WALL NEAR WALL BASE UNDERNEATH ELECTRICAL BOX IN REAR OF PREMISES MUST SEAL OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND REMOVE CHIP PAINT IN CEILING NEAR METAL SHELF IN REAR OF PREMISES ALSO REPAIR LIGHT FIXTURE IN CEILING OPENING NOTED IN REAR OF PREMISES

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELD COVER MUST BE PROVIDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

JAN 19

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. THE SHELVES AND LEGS UNDER THE PREP TABLES ARE STARTING TO RUST. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

Minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BACK STORE ROOM UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS DUST BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

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. SOME CEILING TILES ARE MISSING IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

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. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

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. SOME OF THE VENTS THROUGHOUT ARE DUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

JAN 20

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. PAINT SAME WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN AND UNUSED COOLER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

JAN 20

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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 exterior top of ice machine.

Minor Sanitation

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.Reach in cooler shelving units.

Minor Sanitation

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.Grout and repair floor in walk in cooler.

Minor Sanitation

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 scrape & paint:Peeling paint on window sills in dining area.Must repair or replace:Damaged door sweep on front door.

JAN 13

2010

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.Previous minor violation from report #87777 3/9/09 not corrected .31-Must store:Plastic single serving utensils properly.32-Must remove:Rust from lower shelves of prep tables.Must provide:Handles on deep fryers.34-Must repair or replace:Damaged floor tiles in prep area.35-Must repair or replace:Loose wallbases in prep area,missing wall tiles in prep area.Must seal:All openings around pipes leading into ceilings.36-Must provide:Adequate lighting in prep area.

Minor Sanitation

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 exterior top of ice machine.

Minor Sanitation

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.Reach in cooler shelving units.

Minor Sanitation

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.Grout and repair floor in walk in cooler.

Minor Sanitation

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 scrape & paint:Peeling paint on window sills in dining area.Must repair or replace:Damaged door sweep on front door.

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