SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

THREE D.

BEAT. 28/100

5317 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 30, 2025 · passed

Failed 7 of 19 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
151
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Mar 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 30
2025
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED NON-FOOD GRADE TOTES (BLACK AND YELLOW) BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTRUCTED PERSON INCHARGE TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE PLASTICS FOR THE STORAGE OF FOOD.

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL SINK COMPARTMENTS ACCORDINGLY.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER AND TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR(INTERIOR) AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON CEILING TILES NEAR SMOKERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.

NOV 1
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED CONTAINER OF READY TO EAT COOKED GOAT HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.5F IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED COLD TCS FOODS SHALL BE HELD AT 41F AND BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE.COOKED GOAT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED, DAMAGED, AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED, DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SMOKE INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO REMOVE THE SMOKE.

OCT 20
2023
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BETWEEN LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

4-201.11: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN AND IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

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

4-501.12: OBSERVED STAINED WHITE CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR AND FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE ALL STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19: OBSERVED NO WORKING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED, DAMAGED, AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED, DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED GREASE ON CEILING IN BETWEEN TILES IN FRONT COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11: OBSERVED LIGHTS IN STOREROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LIGHTS IN STOREROOM AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS SHALL PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

OCT 13
2023
FAILED
20 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED HAND DRYING PROVISIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED SOAP SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE SOAP PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM AND HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO SMALLER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR STOVE. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE PROVIDED INSTRUCTED TO POST.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED CONTAINER OF READY TO EAT YAMS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 72.5F IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED COLD TCS FOODS SHALL BE HELD AT 41F AND BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE.YAMS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED(10LBS/$10) BY MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF READY TO EAT FOOD NOT LABELED WITH DISCARD DATE. OXTAILS COOKED ON 10-12-23, GOAT COOKED ON 10-10-23 AND CHICKEN COOKED ON 10-11-23 IN CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED WITH DISCARD DATE. CORRECTED ON SITE OXTAILS, GOAT AND CHICKEN VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY OWNER(100LBS/$700) INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD HELD OVER 24 HOURS WITH DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SMALL CONTAINERS WITH CONDIMENTS AND WHITE BULK CONTAINERS IN STOREROOM NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BETWEEN LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER.

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN AND IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

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

OBSERVED STAINED WHITE CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR AND FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE ALL STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST KIT ON PREMISES TO TEST QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES SANITIZER TEST KIT TO ACCURATELY MEASURE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO WORKING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CLOSEST TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED, DAMAGED, AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED, DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE ON CEILING IN BETWEEN TILES IN FRONT COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHTS IN STOREROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LIGHTS IN STOREROOM AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS SHALL PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 7-26-2023 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED SUMMARY REPORTS SHALL BE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED

JUL 26
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER DOES NOT SHUT OFF COMPLETELY AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. MUST REPAIR.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CLOSEST TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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MAR 30
2022
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON PREMISES WITHOUT A LABEL (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE WIRE RACKS ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND IN THE 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 22
2022
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE TWO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP/DISH AREAS AND AT THE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON PREMISES WITHOUT A LABEL (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.

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

OBSERVED BAGS OF POTATOES AND OTHER BOXES OF FOOD STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND BAGS OF ONIONS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELEVATE FOOD OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND NO DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CLOSEST TO THE GRILLS. MUST PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED/STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE WIRE RACKS ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE GRILLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITHOUT A TIGHT-FITTING COVER; LID IS WARPED AND DUMPSTER IS OVER-FILLED WITH TRASH, PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LID SO THAT IT IS TIGHT-FITTING AND TRASH IS INACESSIBLE TO PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND IN THE 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6/12/2019 REPORT #2293426 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #53 (6-501.19) THE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. VIOLATION #55 (6-501.12) CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOM. CLEAN OR REPLACE THE CEILING TILES THAT ARE HEAVILY STAINED WITH SMOKE AND SOOT. VIOLATION #56 (6-501.14) CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF SOOT AND DEBRIS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

4-101.11 OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS, FREEZER, AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19 THE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOM. CLEAN OR REPLACE THE CEILING TILES THAT ARE HEAVILY STAINED WITH SMOKE AND SOOT.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SMOKE INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO REMOVE THE SMOKE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF SOOT AND DEBRIS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

JUN 4
2019
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS, FREEZER, AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOM. CLEAN OR REPLACE THE CEILING TILES THAT ARE HEAVILY STAINED WITH SMOKE AND SOOT.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SMOKE INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO REMOVE THE SMOKE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF SOOT AND DEBRIS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

MAR 9
2017
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BLACK SOOT FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER & SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,STEAM TABLE.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE , FOOD DBERI AND WATER FROM FLOOR BEHIND STOVE AND UNDER REAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN SOOT FROM WALLS,CEILING TILES,FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALL IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN WALL BASE NEAR PIT UNDER HOOD

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON TOILETROOM DOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION AT EXHAUST HOOD NOT WORKING PROPERLY.MUST RECONNECT MOPSINK THAT IS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN BASEMENT

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 2
2017
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED WARE WASH WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR DISH WASHING AT 85.0F TEMPERATURE DOES NOT MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS DURING INSPECTION.SHOULD USE WARM WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 110.0F-120.0F.HOT RUNNING WATER IS NOW RESTORED AT 3:00 P.M. AT 120.4F THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO FURNANCE IN STORAGE AREA AND IN BETWEEN STORAGE,BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER,ON FLOOR BEHIND 2- DOOR POP COOLER,ON BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/28/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS IN 2ND LEVEL FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BLACK SOOT FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER & SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,STEAM TABLE.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE , FOOD DBERI AND WATER FROM FLOOR BEHIND STOVE AND UNDER REAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN SOOT FROM WALLS,CEILING TILES,FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALL IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN WALL BASE NEAR PIT UNDER HOOD

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON TOILETROOM DOOR

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION AT EXHAUST HOOD NOT WORKING PROPERLY.MUST RECONNECT MOPSINK THAT IS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN BASEMENT

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

FEB 28
2017
FAILED
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF .OBSERVED MISSING COLD WATER FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO FURNANCE IN STORAGE AREA AND IN BETWEEN STORAGE,BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER,ON FLOOR BEHIND 2- DOOR POP COOLER,ON BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT.ALSO APPX."3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/28/17(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE,YAMS,STEW).MUST PROVIDE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS IN 2ND LEVEL FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN BLACK SOOT FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER & SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,STEAM TABLE.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE , FOOD DBERI AND WATER FROM FLOOR BEHIND STOVE AND UNDER REAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT

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

MUST CLEAN SOOT FROM WALLS,CEILING TILES,FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALL IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN WALL BASE NEAR PIT UNDER HOOD.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON TOILETROOM DOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION AT EXHAUST HOOD NOT WORKING PROPERLY.MUST RECONNECT MOPSINK THAT IS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN BASEMENT.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 3
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED REAR CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO OBSERVED MEAT STORED IN THE FREEZER IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS,BAGGIES/ZIPLOC.

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN, FRONT STORAGE AREA, AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

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

OBSERVED WALLS, CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS, VENTS, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

AUG 17
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND DEGREASE.

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

FOUND OLD SOFAS AT OFFICE AREAS THAT MUST BE REMOVED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

FEB 19
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.

NOV 12
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE PITTED/STAINED CUTTINGS, RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND LID/DOOR TO CHESTER FREEZER, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT AREA,

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

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING PANELS, REMOVE DUST/DIRT FROM LIGHT SHIELDS, AND RESEAL/REPAINT ATTACHED DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER,

APR 18
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS

APR 5
2012
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN BACKING UP & POOLING ONTO FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK ADDITIONAL 3- COMP SINK ON SITE IN REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL SINK ON SITE REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS,SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMP SINKS,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN DIRT & FOOD DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

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.VIOLATION CORRECTED.

MAR 28
2012
FAILED
8 violations1 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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Front door not rodent proofed has 1 1/2 open gap bottom of door

SERIOUSPest Activity
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 VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #482426 2/18/09 #32-INSTR TO REPLACE AND OR RESURFACE WORN DARK STAINED CUTTING BOARDS,RUSTED FLOOR SECTION INSIDE WALK IN COOLER INSTR TO REPAIR SAME.INSTR TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK.#33INSTR TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS,INTERIOR OF COOLER,OVEN,STOVE,PREP SHELVES,PIPING,CONDUITS AT COOKING AREA,GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP & DUST. #35-INSTR TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING PANELS,REMOVE DUST,GREASE FROM WALLS & CEILINGS AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTR TO REPAIR CEILING AT OFFICE.#36-INSTR TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS THRU-OUT AS NEEDED AT PREP AREAS,PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS AT PREP AREAS.#38-INSTR TO PROVIDE VENTILATION AT REAR COOKING AREA,INSTR TO REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET CONNECTIONS AT 3- COMP SINK UNDER 3- COMP SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA,UTILITY SINK, & UNDER HAND SINK.#$1 INSTR TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT & ITEMS IN BASEMENT & 1ST FL. ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.MUST CORRECT & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

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 PROVIDE SCOOPS FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS,SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMP SINKS,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

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 DIRT & FOOD DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.

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 CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER STOVE.

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 SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.

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