OCT 15
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TNT RAMEN.
BEAT. 18/100
8929 S COMMERCIAL AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 15, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 5 of 20 inspections. 29 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
20
9 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
110
includes 29 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REAR EXIT DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A DAMAGED PEST CONTROL BOX THAT IS IN NEED OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LARGE BUILD UP OF CONDENSATION ON HOOD VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGAN CERTIFICATES ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
JUL 242020PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 24
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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
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.
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.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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 102020FAILED17 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 10
2020
FAILED
17 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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.
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.
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
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 252019FAILED12 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 25
2019
FAILED
12 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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AUG 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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 132017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 13
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED ABOVE IN VIOLATION #18.
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 72017PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 7
2017
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
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
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 232016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 23
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 162016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 16
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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 22016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 2
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER. MUST CLEAN.
JAN 252016FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 25
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER. MUST CLEAN.
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
SEE VIOLATION #29.
APR 32015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 3
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
MAR 132015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 13
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
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
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
AUG 182014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 18
2014
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FRONT BAR/JUCING AREA WITHOUT A HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 62013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 6
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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 62012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 6
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
NOV 282011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 28
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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
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.
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.
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 122010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 12
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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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