TNT RAMEN.

Chicago Health Dept

8929 S COMMERCIAL AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Oct 2025), 2 critical violations noted.

20 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2025 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

110

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 15

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED VACUMN PACKAGE MACHINE ON SITE MACHINE NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME NOR IS THERE ANY PACKAGED FOOD ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT CDPH FOR APPROVAL FOR MACHINE. INFORMATION GIVEN AND OFFICE NOTIFIED. MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. WHEN HACCP APPROVAL GIVEN TAG WILL BE REMOVED. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR EXIT DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A DAMAGED PEST CONTROL BOX THAT IS IN NEED OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LARGE BUILD UP OF CONDENSATION ON HOOD VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGAN CERTIFICATES ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

JUL 24

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER NOR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS(RICE, BEANS) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM AVAILALE. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS, OCTOPUS/OYSTER COCKTAILS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON ALL ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REACH-IN FREEZER AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

JUL 10

2020

FAIL 17 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER NOR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RICE 169.4F, BEANS 160.9F)) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURED OR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK, MEN'S TOILET ROOM, 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLER: SALSA 67.6F, BEEF 60.5F, GREEN BEANS 56.8F, HAM 57.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED TWO-DOOR SLIDING REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 49.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS AND BOTTOM OF TABLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, ALONG WALLS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, ALONG WALLS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR OR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Other

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REACH-IN FREEZER AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

NOV 1

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER NOR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIRMENT AND ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND VALD CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK, MEN'S TOILET ROOM, 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS, OCTOPUS/OYSTER COCKTAILS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON ALL ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED A THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE ALL OF THE REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED ON FEMALE FOOD HANDLER AND ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2213513 DATED 8/27/18; 58 INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT HE MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN IT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

OCT 25

2019

FAIL 12 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE DRINK (COFFEE AND WATER)/FOOD (CHIPS AND SALSA) PREP AREA IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA BY THE FOOD PREP AREA OR REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND ONLY SERVE FOOD AND DRINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA THAT HAS AN EXISTING HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED A THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE ALL OF THE REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE CORNER BY THE GREASE TRAP AND ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON A LEDGE IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 OBSERVED SALSA BEING HELD IN A CONTAINER WITHOUT A LID IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL FOODS FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED ON FEMALE FOOD HANDLER AND ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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AUG 27

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-102.12 NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. THE PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT HE MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AND/OR OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHIICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WHERE RUSTY; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE DINING AREA; REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT WHERE NEEDED ALONG THE VENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT HE MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN IT.

NOV 20

2017

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 13

2017

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES (DROPPINGS OBSERVED). FOUND OVER 100 DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND BAR IN DINING AREA ALONG THE FLOOR, IN THE BEVERAGE AREA OF THE DINING ROOM UNDER THE COUNTER AND ALONG THE WALL BY THE SEATING BOOTHS, ALONG THE PERIMETER OF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND UNDER THE STAIRS IN THE BASEMENT, ON THE BOTTOM OF A STORAGE TABLE IN THE BASEMENT AND UNDER THE GRILL IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND HAVE THE LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE RESTAURANT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED ABOVE IN VIOLATION #18.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

APR 7

2017

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AREA NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TOCLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN KOTCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE SOME CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT FOOD PREP AREA

DEC 23

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET FIXTURE AT THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 16

2016

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR. NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE LEGDE GOING DOWN THE STAIRS TO THE BASEMENT. NOTED 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO ADVISE MANAGER TO CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND DROPPINGS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET FIXTURE AT THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 2

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED A FEW PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED ON PROPERLY LABELING WITH THE DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCT.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER. MUST CLEAN.

JAN 25

2016

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

OBSERVED OPEN BAIT(RAT POISON) SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR, AND IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE POP COOLER AND IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND EQUIPMENT. Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY CONTAIN POISON. CITATION ISSUE #7-38-030.

Serious Documentation & Training

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-13-15 REPORT#1527818 (45)MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUE #7-42-090.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED A FEW PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED ON PROPERLY LABELING WITH THE DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCT.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED OPENING ALONG THE FLOOR AND WALL BASE IN THE DINNING AREA. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SEE VIOLATION #29.

APR 3

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS AND REACH-IN FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIOMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ,IMSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Critical Pest Activity

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

REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

MAR 13

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER WASHING HIS HANDS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK,FOOD HANDLER WENT TO EXPOSED HAMDSINK TO FINISH WASHING HANDS DURING INSPECTION

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS AND REACH-IN FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIOMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ,IMSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Critical Pest Activity

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

REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA,TP PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

AUG 18

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CHICKEN IN GROCERY BAGS IN BASEMENT FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE BAGS. THE USE OF PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE IS PROHIBITED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOIL ON THE COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER HOLDING UP THE STORAGE SHELF,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SWAL, ALSO BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BELOW REAR MICROWAVE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED THE BASEMENT UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SIDE UN USED RESTAURANT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED FRONT BAR/JUCING AREA WITHOUT A HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN UNUSED RESTAURANT/STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

MAR 6

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL/PAINT RAW STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP POT AND PANS AND LOWER SHELF BEHIND BAR.

JUN 6

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4 STORAGE TABLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR.3 ARE RAW WOOD,AND 1 HAS PEELING PAINT/RUSTY.MUST REPAIR

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

NOV 28

2011

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.NEED TO REMOVE RUST FROM FRONT COOLER.

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.CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT BAR COOLER, MICROWAVE, REAR COOLER FAN GUARD COVER

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 FLOOR IN REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.

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.NEED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR KITCHEN.

Minor Plumbing & 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.OBSERVED LEAKING P-TRAP IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JAN 12

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

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 paint raw wood shelves on prep tables and remove all foil from prep tables/cooking equipments and detail clean objects.

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. Must detail clean fan covers in coolers and interior of cooler behind front bar.

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. Must remove cardboard from walk in cooler floors and elevate all items stored in walk in cooler 6" off the floor. Must also, seal floor by front bar in dining area.

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