THREE D.
5317 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 19 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 302025PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL SINK COMPARTMENTS ACCORDINGLY.
OBSERVED BUILD UP ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER AND TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR(INTERIOR) AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON CEILING TILES NEAR SMOKERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
NOV 12024PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
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
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED STAINED, DAMAGED, AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED, DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SMOKE INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO REMOVE THE SMOKE.
OCT 202023PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
4-501.12: OBSERVED STAINED WHITE CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR AND FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE ALL STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
6-501.19: OBSERVED NO WORKING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED, DAMAGED, AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED, DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12: OBSERVED GREASE ON CEILING IN BETWEEN TILES IN FRONT COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-303.11: OBSERVED LIGHTS IN STOREROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LIGHTS IN STOREROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 132023FAILED20 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER.
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN AND IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
OBSERVED STAINED WHITE CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR AND FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE ALL STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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
OBSERVED NO WORKING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CLOSEST TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED STAINED, DAMAGED, AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED, DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE ON CEILING IN BETWEEN TILES IN FRONT COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIGHTS IN STOREROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LIGHTS IN STOREROOM AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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.
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 262023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER.
OBSERVED WATER DOES NOT SHUT OFF COMPLETELY AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CLOSEST TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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MAR 302022PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE WIRE RACKS ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 222022FAILED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
NOTED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE TWO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP/DISH AREAS AND AT THE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
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.
FOUND NO DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CLOSEST TO THE GRILLS. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED/STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE WIRE RACKS ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE GRILLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
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.
FOUND INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS, FREEZER, AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
6-501.19 THE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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.
6-304.11 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SMOKE INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO REMOVE THE SMOKE.
6-501.14 CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF SOOT AND DEBRIS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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 42019FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.
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.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS, FREEZER, AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
THE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SMOKE INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO REMOVE THE SMOKE.
CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF SOOT AND DEBRIS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
MAR 92017PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
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.
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.
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
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
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON TOILETROOM DOOR.
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.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN BASEMENT
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 22017FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE
Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
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.
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.
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
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
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON TOILETROOM DOOR
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
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN BASEMENT
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
FEB 282017FAILED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
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)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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.
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.
MUST CLEAN GREASE , FOOD DBERI AND WATER FROM FLOOR BEHIND STOVE AND UNDER REAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT
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.
MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON TOILETROOM DOOR.
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.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN BASEMENT.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 32016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN, FRONT STORAGE AREA, AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLS, CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS, VENTS, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 172015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND DEGREASE.
FOUND OLD SOFAS AT OFFICE AREAS THAT MUST BE REMOVED.
FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
FEB 192014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.
NOV 122013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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,
MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT AREA,
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING PANELS, REMOVE DUST/DIRT FROM LIGHT SHIELDS, AND RESEAL/REPAINT ATTACHED DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER,
APR 182012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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 52012FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
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 282012FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
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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