TURTLES.

Chicago Health Dept

238 W 33RD ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

17 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Aug 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

102

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 25

2025

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

JUN 10

2024

PASS 7 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS/EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN OR IN ICE HANDLE UP. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE CORNER, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

NOV 7

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING/WATER DAMAGED TILES IN CEILING OF KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 30

2023

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR HALL WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN BASEMENT AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BENEATH AND AROUND SODA SYRUP DISPENSER SHELF, UNDER UNUSED FRYER UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING/WATER DAMAGED TILES IN CEILING OF KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 31

2022

PASS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SINGS MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABEL WITH COMMODITY NAME. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR PREP MUST BE UP OFF FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLENAING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND UNDER PIZZA OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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NOV 1

2021

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN POTATO DICER ON WALL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA AND KITCHEN UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT FANS ON WASHROOM CEILINGS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE PREP TABLE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

SEP 12

2019

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN POTATO DICER ON WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, STOVE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS AND CAN OPENER BLADE ON PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING OR IN POOR REPAIR IN WASHROOMS, KITCHEN (WATER STAINED), BASEMENT STORAGE, ABOVE ICE MACHINE; REPLACE ALL TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR; SEAL HOLE IN WALL. FOUND HOLES IN THE CEILING IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE SECOND FLOOR AND BASEMENT AND IN WASHROOMS.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AREA; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN VENT SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP.

SEP 5

2019

FAIL 12 violations 4 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

ICE MACHINE INTERIOR NOT CLEAN. FOUND A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE; MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 4 HOUSE FLIES IN THE KITCHEN AND SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA, FOUND 15 FRUIT FLIES IN THE KITCHEN AND SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA, FOUND 40 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND WALL LEDGE OF THE BASEMENT AND 3 LARGE ROACHES. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED A HOLE AROUND A PIPE IN THE WALL ON THE STAIRWELL LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE; SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES (SERVING CONTAINERS) IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO STORE CONTAINERS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION BY FACING DOWNWARD TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN POTATO DICER ON WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE FURNACE TO REMOVE STANDING WATER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN ON THE SECOND FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AREA; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN VENT SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP.

SEP 28

2018

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

6-602.11(E)(4)ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING AT THE CHUTE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DISCONTINUE THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT FURNACE AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA. ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND DIRT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 19

2018

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

MANAGER MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITIATION ISSUED

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

*2-501.11 MUST PROVIDE POLICY AND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIAREHHA AND VOMIT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND FRESH CUT FRY UTENSIL ENCRUSTED WITH OLD DRIED POTATO BITS MIXED WITH FRESH POTATO BITS. FOUND A PAN OF FRIES THAT HAD JUST BEEN CUT. POTATOES HAVE BEEN DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL COMPLETELY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. UTENSIL HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

6-602.11(E)(4)ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING AT THE CHUTE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30-33 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND IN BASEMENT BEHIND FURNACE AND ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DISCONTINUE THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT FURNACE AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 6

2018

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 26

2018

FAIL 12 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND FOOD ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH RODENT BAIT. BAGS OF ONIONS EXPOSED TO BAIT, FLOUR ON TABLE MIXED WITH BAIT, TOGO CONTAINERS MIXED WITH BAIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL PRODUCTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA WHERE EMPLOYEE IS MIXING, SERVING DRINKS AND FOOD, AND HANDLING MONEY. MANAGER CORRECTED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Sanitation

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

ICE MACHINE FOUND WITH ORANGE SUBSTANCE AT ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. 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

FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF PEST CONTROL, FOUND 10-12 MOUSE DROPPINGS AND MOUSE ON GLUE BOARD 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, FOUND APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT, REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND CORRECT ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED TO TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS 7-38-020

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-16-2017 REP# 2098897 #34 CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT OF DEBRIS. #35 OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER DAMEGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. #36 REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD ABOVE GRILL IN PREP AREA #42 FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA OBSERVED WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. FLOOR AREA BEHIND 1ST FLOOR BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBIS AND WATER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOLE IN 2ND FLOOR WALL AT MOP SINK IN NEED OF CORRECTING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

TOILET ROOMS AT 2ND FLOOR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKS AT 1ST FLOOR BAR SINKS IN NEED OF REPAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE REMOVED TO ELIMINATE RODENT HARBORAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 16

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SLICING READY-TO-EAT FOOD (BUNS)FOR SANDWICHES WITH BARE HAND CONTACT DURING PREPARATION AND PLACING THEM INTO FOOD BASKETS. INSTRUCTED ON NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT-FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA FOR PROPER HANDWASHING . MUST PROVIDE CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT OF DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER DAMEGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE. MISSING LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD ABOVE GRILL IN PREP AREA

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA OBSERVED WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 14

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 7, 2016 AS DESCRIBED BELOW: #18 OBSERVED THIRTY FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR BARS. OBSERVED TWENTY RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT BY THE STAIRS. RECOMMENDED THAT THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE RESTAURANT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. OBSERVED THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR TO SEAL THE 1/2 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH. #22 NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THREE COMP SINKS TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AS REQUIRED. VIOLATIONS CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. DOOR REPAIRED, DROPPINGS CLEANED, TEST STRIPS PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

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

BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.

Serious Chemical Safety

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE, CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN; MUST REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED DUST ON LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN; MUST CLEAN SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN VENT ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO INTERIOR THERMOMETERS FOUND IN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN; MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL UNITS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER AND PEST HARBORAGE.

JUL 7

2016

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A VISIBLE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE UPPER INTERIOR AREA WHERE ICE FALLS FROM THE MACHINE INTO THE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS SUBSTANCE CAN CONTAMINATE THE EDIBLE ICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 A ISSUED.

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 THIRTY FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR BARS. OBSERVED TWENTY RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT BY THE STAIRS. RECOMMENDED THAT THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE RESTAURANT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. OBSERVED THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR TO SEAL THE 1/2 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. MUST HAVE A VALID CERTIFICATE AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED. (RESTAURANT CITED FOR THIS VIOLATION LAST YEAR IN 2015).

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THREE COMP SINKS TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE, CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO INTERIOR THERMOMETERS FOUND IN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN; MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL UNITS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER AND PEST HARBORAGE.

JUN 23

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 0 violations

JUN 26

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR DRAIN IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND FLOOR DRAIN ON BASEMENT FLOOR. REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILE AT BAR ON FIRST FLOOR AT ENTRANCE OF BAR. SOME STAIRS LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR OF RAW WOOD; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WOOD OR PAINT SO THAT STAIRS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

SOME CEILING TILES MISSING IN KITCHEN, DINING AREA ON FIRST FLOOR AND WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FANS ON CEILINGS OF WASHROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR (CDI).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON WASHROOM DOORS ON SECOND FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

SOME CLUTTER OBSERVED IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN BASEMENT; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

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