UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO BARTLETT COMMONS.
5640 S UNIVERSITY · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO
Failed 9 of 27 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 132025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN TRAY ROOM 201B. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.
NOV 62025FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF PREP FREEZER AND COOLER IN PIZZA PREP AND DELI PREP AREAS, ON BOTTOM WOODEN LEDGES UNDER COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN TRAY ROOM 201B. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.
OCT 292024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHENS WHERE NEEDED. CORRECTED ON SITE.
OCT 312023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DRINK MACHINE NOZZLES AND AREA AROUND NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 232022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE MAINT KITCHEN, FLAME GRILL,PURE EAT AND BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
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DEC 102021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS IN THE GRILL AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SAME FRYERS; CLEAN AREAS NEEDED. OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PRODUCTION KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING (STOVES AND FRYERS); CLEAN SAME. OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN ONE WALK-IN UNIT USED BY KOSHER IN THE PRODUCTION KITCHEN; CLEAN FAN COVERS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AREA UNDER FRYERS IN MAIN AREA GRILL.
NOV 182019FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS LOCATION: 30 IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AT CORNERS ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS UNDER SHELVING, 18 IN ELECTRICAL ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR, 10 IN DISH WASHING AREA AND 7 ON LEDGE OF MOTOR HOUSING UNIT UNDER COUNTER OF GRILL/TAQUERIA AREA. ALSO NOTED 15 SMALL FLYING IN SECTS IN DISH WASHING AREA ON 1ST FLOOR AND DISH DROP ZONE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE UNDER SHELVING, GRILL STATION UNDER COUNTER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON IST AND 2ND FLOORS.
APR 232018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, AND PREP COOLERS IN PREP KITCHEN AND SERVING AREAS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AREAS.
CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN DISH WASHING AREA.
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN HALLWAY AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
APR 162018FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER IN GRILL/TAQUERIA STATION NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 55.4F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE AND STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON HOT HOLDING UNIT: COOKED SCRAMBLED EGGS 105.6F, HASH BROWNS 118.9F, VEGGIE SAUSAGE 124.5F. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN BREAST 57.6F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLER AND BLACK BEANS STORED ON PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 59.4F IN GRILL/TAQUERIA AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $40. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE AND COLD FOOD 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN GRILL/TAQUERIA NOT ACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED BY SEASONINGS, FOOD CONTAINERS, MULTI-USE PANS AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM EXPOSED SINK AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED REAR LOADING DOCK DOOR IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN NOT RODENT-PROOFED, 1/4" GAP BETWEEN AND AT BOTTOM OF DOUBLE DOORS . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND LEDGES IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, AND PREP COOLERS IN PREP KITCHEN AND SERVING AREAS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND ELECTRICAL AREAS.
CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELD IN MAIN DISH WASHING AREA.
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN HALLWAY AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
MAY 302017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: GRILL STATION: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF FRYERS. LARGE PREP AREA KITCHEN: CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE. PRODUCTION KITCHEN: BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE FOOD COMPACTOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN (CDI). MUST CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND THE COOLER IN THE KOSHER STATION. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE COMFORT STATION AROUND AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE COMFORT STATION UNDER THE ONE COMP SINK. CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE GRILL STATION. OBSERVED SOME STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE DISH WASHING ROOM; REMOVE STANDING WATER AND KEEP FLOOR AS DRY AS POSSIBLE. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE PRODUCTION KITCHEN ON THE FIRST FLOOR.
OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE KOSHER AREA; CLEAN VENTS. OBSERVED VENTS IN THE COMFORT STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS. OBSERVED WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COMFORT STATION NOT CLEAN (GREASY) CLEAN WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPES TO EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PRODUCTION AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR.
SEP 292016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
RESEAL/REPAIR LOOSE GASKET AT INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATOR IN TACO STATION AREA.
CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD DEBRIS AROUND DEEP FRYER AND GRILL AT COMFORT STATION. REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT THE HALA AREA. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACK OF BAKERY GOODS AT BASEMENT AND IN LOWER LEVEL PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN OF FOOD DEBRIS ACROSS FROM 3-COMP SINK AT LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA.
SEAL/REPAIR LOOSE COVING AT BASE WHERE WALL MEETS FLOOR IN KOSHER AREA TO PREVENT BREEDING AREA FOR PEST. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN TRAY DROP ROOM.
REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB AT CEILING IN WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER IN LOWER LEVEL.
APR 92015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE & FOILF ROM SHELF IN (SWEETS).MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SALAD PREP COOLER,HOT HOLDING CABINET,MILK COOLER,(GRILL)-GASKET R.I.C.,(SAUTE)-HINGE ON PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN (SWEETS)& (HARVEST).
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ICE BIN CARTS ,(HALAL)COILS AT HEAT LAMPS,PIPES & FRYER,(GRILL)FRYERS & ICE FROM FREEZER,COUNTER TOPS AT SODA MACHINES,ROLLING CARTS & CAMBROS IN MAIN KITCHEN.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN (HALAL,EURO,HARVEST),TRAY DROP AREA,WALK IN FREEZER,FLOOR DRAINS IN DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN (SWEETS,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER,CATERING PREP WALK IN COOLER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES AND BASES IN DISH MACHINE AREA,MAIN KITCHEN ,DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE REACH IN COOLER IN GRILL AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER CABINETS AND CEILING AT CONDIMENT AREA,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL LEADING TO DISH MACHINE AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD AND IN PREP AREAS ,CATERING PREP COOLER,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER.
MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN,LEAKY PIPE AT 1- COMP SINK SAME AREA.
FEB 282014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELF IN SALAD PREP AREA, ALSO RUSTY VENTS IN DISH ROOM NEED TO REMOVE THE RUST.
NEED TO CLEAN DRIP TRAYS AT BEVERAGE STATION. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS IN KOSHER SECTION, MICROWAVE SEATING AREA.
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER BREAKFAST BAR.
NEED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE AREA OVER THE BAG/BOX AREA.ALSO NEED TO CLEAN CEILING IN COOLER 112B,CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN COOLER 112B. NEED TO CLEAN WALL BEHIND COMMISSARY DISH AREA, AND REPLACE DUSTY CEILING TILES.
APR 302013FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE SCATTERED UNDER SINKS,ON THE SIDES OF EQUIPMENT,IN PREP AREAS,ALONG WALLS,ON PREP TABLES AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND SINKS ON SITE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOAM AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM 3RD FLOOR HALLWAY AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
DEC 52012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD FLIES FROM WINDOW SILLS AND EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
NOTED SEVERAL SALAD ICE BINS IN VARIOUS PREP AREAS THAT DO NOT DRAIN INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND DRAIN PIPES AT ALL SALAD ICE BINS OR REPLACE WITH REFRIGERATED UNITS.
NOV 172012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOTED SEVERAL SALAD ICE BINS IN VARIOUS PREP AREAS THAT DO NOT DRAIN INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND DRAIN PIPES AT ALL SALAD ICE BINS OR REPLACE WITH REFRIGERATED UNITS.
SEP 192012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOTED SEVERAL SALAD ICE BINS IN VARIOUS PREP AREAS THAT DO NOT DRAIN INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND DRAIN PIPES AT ALL SALAD ICE BINS OR REPLACE WITH REFRIGERATED UNITS.
SEP 142012FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
COOLERS IN THE KOSHER AND SAUTEE PREP AREAS ARE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 61-70 DEGREES F. (SAUTEE PREP AREA-COOLER ACROSS FROM STOVE AND COOLER ON TOP OF STOVE. KOSHER PREP AREA-UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER) MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. MUST ALSO TURN ON ALL FREEZERS,COOLERS,HOT HOLDING UNITS AND ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT TO VERIFY THAT THEY WORK PROPERLY.
DISH MACHINE IN KOSHER PREP AREA NOT ON AND OPERATING. MUST HAVE ON TO VERIFY THAT MACHINE IS PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI USE ITEMS.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE HAND WASHING IN THE DELI,EURO AND HARVEST PREP AREAS OR PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD PREPARATION FLOW. HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE READILY ACCESSIBLE TO ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.
MUST INSTALL SNEEZE GUARDS WHERE MISSING AROUND THE SOUP FOOD DISPLAY,IN FRONT OF THE PIZZA SELF SERVICE AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE SALAD ICE BIN AT THE KOSHER PREP AREA. MUST PROTECT FOOD ITEMS DURING DISPLAY,STORAGE AND PREPARATION.
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATLEY 50-55 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN REAR 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA,ALONG WALLS BEHIND REACH IN COOLER IN KOSHER PREP AREA,IN DISH COLLECTION ROOM IN FRONT OF 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA,ON LOWER PREP TABLE SHELVES,ALONG SIDE THE COKE REACH IN COOLER AND ON INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT GLIDES IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA,IN BASEMENT ON STORAGE SHELVES STORING WALNUT HALVES AND OPEN BAGS OF MUFFIN MIX AND ON FLOORS UNDER CLUTTER IN HALLWAYS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMETLY 10 LIVE FLIES IN 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA AND IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OPEN FOOD ITEMS CONTAMINATED BY MICE DROPPINGS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-28-2012 REPORT # 1158213 NOT CORRECTED. (35)MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES IN 2ND FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. (41)MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT HALLWAYS AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
MUST REMOVE RUST ON INTERIOR OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND PIPE ALONG COOK LINE IN HALAL PREP AREA.
MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN THE SAUTEE AND KOSHER PREP AREAS. ALSO PROVIDE AN ACCESS PANEL FOR HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT BETWEEN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.
NOTED SEVERAL SALAD ICE BINS IN VARIOUS PREP AREAS THAT DO NOT DRAIN INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND DRAIN PIPES AT ALL SALAD ICE BINS OR REPLACE WITH REFRIGERATED UNITS.
MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE A FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE IN THE DELI PREP AREA. MUST ALSO INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT ALL BEVERAGE DISPENSERS DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY OR PROVIDE PROOF OF EXISTENCE.
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM THE REAR DOCK AREA.
APR 92012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN TILES ON INTERIOR OF MOP SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN KOSHER WALK IN COOLER OR REPLACE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILETS,SINKS AND COUNTER TOPS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS STAFF WASHROOMS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN COMPOST ROOM AND THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER WHERE NEEDED.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES IN 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND IN 2ND FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND ALL COOK LINES,UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER HAND SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT HALLWAYS AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
MAR 302012FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40-50 SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS,COUNTER TOPS,PREP TABLES AND FLYING THROUGHOUT ALL PREP,SERVICE AND STORAGE AREAS ON EACH FLOOR. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED REAR EXIT DOORS LEADING TO THE DOCK AREA WITH 1/2 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATIONS ISSUED 7-38-020.
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN TILES ON INTERIOR OF MOP SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN KOSHER WALK IN COOLER OR REPLACE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILETS,SINKS AND COUNTER TOPS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS STAFF WASHROOMS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN COMPOST ROOM AND THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER WHERE NEEDED.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES IN 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND IN 2ND FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND ALL COOK LINES,UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER HAND SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT HALLWAYS AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
MAR 282012FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED UNDER COUNTER COOLER AT 54 DEGREES F AND TWO UPRIGHT COOLERS AT 46-52 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST SO THAT COOLERS MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25LBS OF CHEESE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49-50.5 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. FINAL RINSE CYCLE AT LARGE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 180 DEGREES F. FINAL RINSE CYCLE REGISTERED BETWEEN 170-172 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR SO THE DISH MACHINE PROPERLY SANITIZES DISHES AT 180 DEGREES F DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40-50 SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS,COUNTER TOPS,PREP TABLES AND FLYING THROUGHOUT ALL PREP,SERVICE AND STORAGE AREAS ON EACH FLOOR. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED REAR EXIT DOORS LEADING TO THE DOCK AREA WITH 1/2 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATIONS ISSUED 7-38-020.
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN TILES ON INTERIOR OF MOP SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN KOSHER WALK IN COOLER OR REPLACE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILETS,SINKS AND COUNTER TOPS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS STAFF WASHROOMS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN COMPOST ROOM AND THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER WHERE NEEDED.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES IN 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND IN 2ND FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND ALL COOK LINES,UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER HAND SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT HALLWAYS AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
MAY 122011PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CORRECTED.
Correct By: Friday, August 05, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND MISSING CEILING TILES. ALSO, FOUND CEILING EXHAUST NOT CLEAN.(1ST FLOOR)
Correct By: Friday, August 05, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
MAY 52011FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT 2ND FLOOR DISHWASHING AREAS/BEVERAGE SERVING AREAS. OBSERVED ABOUT 50. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR PREPARATION AREAS.
FOUND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN/FLUSHED AT 1ST FLOOR/2ND FLOOR.
FOUND MISSING CEILING TILES. ALSO, FOUND CEILING EXHAUST NOT CLEAN.(1ST FLOOR)
FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
MAY 112010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR NEEDS CLEANING. SCHEDULED FOR DETAIL CLEANING AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER. ALL OTHER ITEMS WERE CORRECTED.
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL HOT HOLDING CABINETS AND REACH-IN COOLERS. OTHER ITEMS WERE CORRECTED.
WIPE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
MAY 42010FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. OBSERVED FIFTY OR MORE FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA ON THE WALL, ABOVE THE BEVERAGE STATION ON THE WALL, UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION AROUND THE DRAIN AND ON THE WALL IN THE DELI AREA. MUST SERVICE ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN WALLS WHERE ACTIVITY NOTED. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE ECOLAB SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS PRIOR TO REINSPECTION AND TO FOLLOW-UP WITHIN A COUPLE OF DAYS. MUNICIPAL CODE PAGES 16 AND 17.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH-IN COOLER DOORS IN PIZZA/PASTA AREA AND GLOBAL AREA---(CDI). MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE RUST OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN AREAS AROUND SODA NOZZLES AND JUICE NOZZLES AT BEVERAGE STATIONS TO REMOVE STICKY RESIDUE OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN ICE DISPENSERS AT BEVERAGE STATIONS TO REMOVE BUILD-UP FROM MOISTURE. MUST REMOVE DUST NOTED ON VARIOUS SNEEZE GUARDS AND MAINTAIN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN IN BOTH KITCHENS: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, GRILLS, OVENS ETC). INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL HOT HOLDING CABINETS AND REACH-IN COOLERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES, DUST, GREASE ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO AVOID BUILD-UP AND PEST HARBORAGE INCLUDING UNDER BEVERAGE STATIONS. MUST (AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE) KEEP ALL FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS DRY TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WIPE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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. MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK AT PIZZA/PASTA STATION FROM PIPE.
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