APR 21
2022
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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YOUR CALL. 51/100
5357 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 21, 2022 · passed
8 of 15 inspections passed, 1 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
8 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
62
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jan 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 82022FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 8
2022
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING NO MILK CRATES.
FEB 182021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 18
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE FAIL TO WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER HANDLING RAW CHICKEN WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE THEN GRABBED A RAW HAMBURGER WITH THEIR BARE HANDS TO PUT IT ON THE GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING RAW FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND AFTER ANY OTHER POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. THE HAMBURGER WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED SEVERAL PACKAGES OF FROZEN SAUSAGES STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2373745 ON 6/16/20 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010B. NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 162020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
JUN 16
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (GOULASH,BOSNIAN KEBABS,SOUPS )NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED AND NON WORKING LIGHTS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR UNITS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THAT TOILET ROOM DOOR ARE NOT CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED EXCEPT DURING CLEANING OPERATIONS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND DINING AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED LIGHT BULBS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
APR 292019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE OVEN AND TO MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE/DUSTS BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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AUG 142018PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 14
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11-NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17(C)- MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(D)-ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLES MUST BE LABELED OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11-OBSERVED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN THE PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEE WORKING IN THE PREP AREA PREPARING AND COOKING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14(D)-WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE DINING TABLES, PREP TABLES, COOLERS CHOPPING BOARDS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11-MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A CART LINER AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C)-EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE OVEN AND STOVE IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND DUST AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11-FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE STOVE AND OVEN WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-204.11-EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM NOT WORKING, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ONE OF THE FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE MUST TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA-100-0367-NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 82017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 8
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Interiors of coolers and kitchen shelvings not clean.Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces and maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Instructed to replace water stained ceiling tiles and remove dusts accumulations at ceiling ventilation cover at front counter service area and maintain.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Instructed to provide hair restraint for food handler when working around open foods and maintain.
MAR 32017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 3
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING/FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES.
OCT 202016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 20
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KNOZZLES AT FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NO LIGHTING INSIDE THE REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 122015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 12
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOOD SHELF IN KITCHEN AND RUSTY WIRE SHELVES IN REACH-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
OCT 152014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 15
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENTILATION COVERS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT NOT PROVIDED INISDE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURE.
JAN 302014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Light and ventilation covers in dining, toilet room and prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light not provided inside rear storage closet. Instructed to install light fixture.
MAY 152013PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
MAY 15
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (PREPARING SALMON WRAP, CHICKEN SANDWICH AT TIME OF INSPECTION). PREMISES HAS TWO CITY CERTIFICATES POSTED, FOR HIDAJET KADRIC AND ANGEL TAPIA; HOWEVER PERSONS NOT ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, SLICE AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNER AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM; ALSO TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
NO HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING FOODS.
JUL 132012PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 13
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS PIZZA, BEEF SANDWICH, CHICKEN SANDWICH, HOT DOG ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012. CERTIFIED MANAGER HIDAJET KADRIC CERTIFIED MANAGER SHOWED UP ON SITE AT 3:40PM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
JAN 172012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 17
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT (FRONT SERVICE AREA).
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