Chicago
25
BEAT

Township

2200-2202 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · Logan Square · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
25/100

Troubled record — failed 7 of 16 inspections for sanitation, pest activity

Inspections
16
9 passed
Last Inspected
2017-02-01
Pass Rate
56%
7 failures
Score
25/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2017-02-01)
Failed 7 inspections (2017, 2016, 2016...)
Sanitation issues found across 51 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 12 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 51×
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Pest Activity critical 12×
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Plumbing & Waste serious
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Documentation & Training minor
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Facility Condition serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Other serious
Chemical Safety minor
2017-02-01 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-01-25 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. OBESRVED GARBANZO BEAN/RED PEPPER SOUP AT 57.7F, COOK MUSHROOMS AT 47.3F, SWISS CHEESE AND CHEDDA...

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 IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 18 LIVE FRUIT FLIES INSIDE GARBAGE CANS AND WALLS ABOVE PREP AREA IN THE FRONT COFFEE STATION.ALSO OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-DOOR COOLER IN FOOG PR...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED ICE BIN AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH NO LIDS (USES TRAY AS LID). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER LID FOR THE ICE B...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED WET FLOORS AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR ALL CRACKS ON FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUR PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE AND/OR REPLACE.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON HALL WAY LEADING TO THE BAN ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2016-11-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED ICE BIN AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH NO LIDS (USES TRAY AS LID). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER LID FOR THE ICE B...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED WET FLOORS AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR ALL CRACKS ON FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUR PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE AND/OR REPLACE.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON HALL WAY LEADING TO THE BAN ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2016-11-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED A SLIMY PINKISH, BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED OVER 25 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING, SHELVES AND BOXES AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED OVER 5 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH MILK CRATES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AF...

serious Facility Condition

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

NOTED WATER LEAKING OUT OF THE GREASE TRAP ON TO THE FLOOR AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030

minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED ICE BIN AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH NO LIDS (USES TRAY AS LID). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER LID FOR THE ICE B...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE... ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED WET FLOORS AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR ALL CRACKS ON FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUR PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE AND/OR REPLACE.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON HALL WAY LEADING TO THE BAN ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2016-07-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Found black trash bag used to store kale in walk in. Instructed must only use commercial grade storage items.

minor Sanitation

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

Gaskets ripped on door of 3 door reach in cooler. Bottom of unit has exposed compressor. Must repair and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Found floors throughout kitchen cracked, damaged or worn (rocks visible in some areas). Instructed to paint or seal floor. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.

minor Documentation & Training

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

"A friend of the owner" was in kitchen area. Male was washing hands and walking around the kitchen. Advised only employees are permitted in food preparation areas.

2016-06-28 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Sanitation

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

Found strong sewage odor in basement area. Found standing waste water in basement area near furnace, water heater, and sewer stack. No food stored in area near water. Basement storage is for extra dining room equipment, and cleaning supplies, etc. In...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Found black trash bag used to store kale in walk in. Instructed must only use commercial grade storage items.

minor Sanitation

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

Gaskets ripped on door of 3 door reach in cooler. Bottom of unit has exposed compressor. Must repair and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Found floors throughout kitchen cracked, damaged or worn (rocks visible in some areas). Instructed to paint or seal floor. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.

minor Documentation & Training

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

"A friend of the owner" was in kitchen area. Male was washing hands and walking around the kitchen. Advised only employees are permitted in food preparation areas.

2016-06-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Found 1 exposed hand sink in the kitchen not maintained. Water temperature is 149.5F for both hold and cold water handles. the cold water handle can be cooled to 75F if nearby 3 compartment sink HOT water handle is turned on. Must provide properly wo...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Found black trash bag used to store kale in walk in. Instructed must only use commercial grade storage items.

minor Sanitation

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

Gaskets ripped on door of 3 door reach in cooler. Bottom of unit has exposed compressor. Must repair and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Found floors throughout kitchen cracked, damaged or worn (rocks visible in some areas). Instructed to paint or seal floor. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.

minor Documentation & Training

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

"A friend of the owner" was in kitchen area. Male was washing hands and walking around the kitchen. Advised only employees are permitted in food preparation areas.

2015-11-24 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE, INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS DISHES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP IN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF FRYERS, ON SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE. OBSEREVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALL IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED SMALL LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND REAR BAR AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2015-11-17 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE INTHE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE, REMOVE ICE A...

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 EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON REAR BAR AREAS ON WALLS, SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT. APPROXIMATELY 20 FRUIT FLIES WERE NOTED. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE, INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS DISHES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP IN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF FRYERS, ON SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE. OBSEREVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUS...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALL IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED SMALL LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND REAR BAR AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2015-04-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALK-IN FREEZER WALLS AND BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

2015-04-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
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 REAR SIDE RECEIVING KITCHEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING IN THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

serious Pest Activity

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/27/14 INSPECTION REPORT# 1501232 (33)FOUND THE WALK IN FREEZER AIR CURTAINS WITH DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(34)FOUND FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND IN THE WALK IN...

minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALK-IN FREEZER WALLS AND BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SI...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

2014-11-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
7
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND ITEMS STORED IN GARBAGE BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ITEMS IN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS ONLY AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP IN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF FRYERS AND ON SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE WALK IN FREEZER AIR CURTAINS WITH DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN OR...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS WITH FOCUS ON WALK IN FREEZER, AREAS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND ALONG BASEBOARDS. FOUND BASEMENT ...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD AND EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON WALLS ...

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITHOUT A SHIELD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND THE ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR NOT CONNECTED TO A PROPER DRAIN (DRAINING INTO A BUCKET). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CONNECT TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR OTHER APPROPRIATE DRAIN PIPE AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

FOUND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS AND TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2014-10-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND 6 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, HAM, AND CHEESE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.8F TO 52.1F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR ...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND BLACK, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PORTION OF ICE MACHINE. TAGGED MACHINE HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY CDPH. SERIOUS CITATION IS...

critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR (SOUTH FACING SIDE OF BUILDING) WITH AN APPROXIMATE QUARTER INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO DOOR IS TIGHT FITTING TO HELP PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-02...

serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

FOUND THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. WEST COMPARTMENT ATTACHED TO DRAINBOARD NOT ABLE TO HOLD WATER DUE TO LEAK AROUND DRAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND ITEMS STORED IN GARBAGE BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ITEMS IN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS ONLY AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP IN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF FRYERS AND ON SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE WALK IN FREEZER AIR CURTAINS WITH DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS WITH FOCUS ON WALK IN FREEZER, AREAS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND ALONG BASEBOARDS. FOUND BASEME...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD AND EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON ...

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITHOUT A SHIELD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND THE ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR NOT CONNECTED TO A PROPER DRAIN (DRAINING INTO A BUCKET). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CONNECT TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR OTHER APPROPRIATE DRAIN PIPE AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

FOUND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS AND TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2012-03-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
9
minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

2012-03-19 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. SI...

serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY FRONT SERVICE/PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR S...

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 PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA, REPLACE MOLDY RAW WOOD SURFACES AT BAR COUNTER AREA, BY ...

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 INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

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 DETAIL CLEAN/REPAIR FLOOR SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, KITCHEN PREP, AND BAR AREA ETC., ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEA...

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. MUST PROVIDE/REPAIR BASE BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AREA

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY

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...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS

minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES, KITC...

2010-05-21 Pass Canvass
3
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 TOILET TOILET BOWL IN EMPLOYEE TOILET AT FRONT KITCHEN SECTION, AND INTERIOR OF CHEF COOLER AT SAME AREA NEEDS...

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. REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT FRONT CORNER REAR PREP AREA BY MOP SINK, AND AT REAR KITCHEN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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...

100
Popeyes
100
Sabor Latino #2
55
Saba Italian Bar & Kitchen
68
Cafe Pancho
47
2934 W Diversey LLC

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