SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

VIA CARDUCCI LA SORELLA.

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1928 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 19, 2025 · passed

12 of 21 inspections passed, 3 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
12 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
84
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 19
2025
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 7
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1 /2 POUND SALAD, 5 POUNDS DICED TOMATOES, 2 POUNDS SLICED SAUSAGE, 1/2 GALLON MILK, 1/2 GALLON HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM, AND 2 POUNDS STUFFED RAVIOLI ($150) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 2 COOLERS HELD AT AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE COOLERS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE 41 F AND BELOW. COOLERS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 30
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

JAN 23
2024
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED CLAMS AND MUSSELS ON SITE WITH NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FOR CLAMS AND MUSSELS AND KEEP THEM ON SITE FOR 90 DAYS. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 8 CLAMS AND 8 POUNDS OF MUSSELS ($70). A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1/2 POUND SLICED TOMATOES AND 1/4 POUND SAUSAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FROM BOTTOM PIPES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE MOP SINK WITH WATER LEAKING OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

MAY 26
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

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JUL 16
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 14
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HAND WASH SINK AT BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR, FAUCET WITH BROKEN HOT WATER KNOB, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS OFFERED AND REMINDER* STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA.

AUG 30
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEED CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.

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

NOTED THE 2 OF THE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THE AIR VENT IN THE FRONT DINING AREA DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

AUG 14
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR COKE COOLER AND 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN BETWEEN THE 2 PREP COOLERS.

MAY 27
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5-20-16, REPORT #1931321, NOT VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. AFTER SEARCHING FOR IT MANAGER TOOK A CLIP BOARD WITH THE INSPECTION REPORT AND SUMMARY FROM BEHIND THREE LIQUOR BOTTLES AT BAR AREA. POSTED VISIBLE WAS COMPLIANCE SUMMARY REPORT FROM 12-4-15, REPORT #1591278. A NEW INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-010(B).

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL READY TO EAT FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS IN ALL COOLER.

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

RUBBER GASKET BROKEN INSIDE THE DOOR OF SMALL COOLER ACROSS THE STOVE

MINORSanitation
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

OBSERVED TWO CUSTOMER(FEMALE AND MALE) SMOKING OUTSIDE GANGWAY(TWO FEET) BY THE OPENED WINDOW WERE CUSTOMERS HAVING LUNCH. SMOKE ODOR INSIDE THE PREMISES. SIGN POSTED ON THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR,HOWEVER DOOR IS OPENED AND THE SIGN IS FACING THE WALL, NOT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS.MUST SMOKE 15 FEET FROM ANY DOORS AND WINDOWS. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE.7-32-015

MAY 20
2016
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE THE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM OVENS AT TEMP OF 47.6F TO 48F.ALSO TIRAMISU(MADE ON PREMISES TWO DAY PRIOR OF TODAY)STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 46.6F TO 47.4F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 5,VALUE 110. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED THE WAITER BRING IN THE KITCHEN LEFT OVER(HALF SANDWICHES)FROM A CUSTOMER PLACE IT ON TABLE ,SCRAPED DIRTY DISHES TO GARBAGE CONTAINER,HANDLED DIRTY UTENSIL,THEN GRABBED THE HALF SANDWICHES WITH BARE HAND AND PLACED INSIDE TO GO CONTAINER,NEVER WASHED HIS HANDS. BY THE TIME I CORRECTED THE PROBLEM WITH CERTIFIED MANAGER HE SERVED IT TO CUSTOMER WHICH COSTUMER LEFT. INFORMED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER OF HAND WASHING PROCEDURE,WHICH THE MANAGER CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE,ALSO ALL INTERIOR PANELS OF THE UNIT WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON IT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND ENCRUSTED AND SOLID OIL ON TOP THE LID OF THE CONTAINER,DRIPPED OIL ON GROUND BY AND UNDER THE GREASE BOX,SPLATTERED OIL ON WALL BEHIND THE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE BOX,GROUND AND WALLS.KEEP AREA CLEAN TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL READY TO EAT FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS IN ALL COOLER.

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

RUBBER GASKET BROKEN INSIDE THE DOOR OF SMALL COOLER ACROSS THE STOVE.

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

GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

MISSING CEILING TILES,NEED TO REPLACE. AT REAR AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND DISH ROOM.ALL DARK YELLOW WALLS AND CEILING TILES MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

DEC 4
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

POP GUN AND HOLDER IN NEED OF CLEANING AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

WALL IN THE FRONT BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMNOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 6
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. COVING NEEDED IN BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT IN ICE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. GAVE MANAGER FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION HAND OUT.

MAR 27
2014
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

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

ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JAN 30
2014
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

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

ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

FEB 5
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

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

Interior panel of ice machine, storage shelves under prep table, exterior between cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Light bulb under exhaust hood not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.

APR 11
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF CREAM CHEESE,ARTICHOKE & SPINACH MIXTURE,&SEAFOOD MIXTURE IN (3)- 9LB. BUCKETS & ALSO 100 OR MORE WON TON WRAPPERS WITH THESE MIXTURES ON TOP LAID OUT ON TABLE IN ADJACENT PATIO DINING AREA WITH TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.2F-55.6F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX.19 LBS. $75.(CRITICAL 7-38-005 A)CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #679415 4/2/12 #18 NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR & TILES,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER,BEHIND FLOOR MIXER IN REAR STORAGE AREA,UNDER ICE BIN AT BAR AREA.ALSO REAR SCREEN DOOR & ADJACENT OUTSIDE PATIO DINING AREA DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.A REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR DOORS HAD TO GO TO STORE TO PURCHASE DOOR SWEEPS.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest 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.VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

MINORSanitation
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 REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER USING A NONTOXIC FINISH.

MINORSanitation
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.THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA ROOM,BAR AREA ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOOR IN DETAIL INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMALATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN,CEILING FANS IN CUSTOMERS DINING ROOM.

MINOROther
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 MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR UNITS.

MINORPest Activity
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.DETAIL CLEAN ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM,REMOVE UNNECASSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALSO PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM DRY FOODS.

APR 2
2012
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER,ON FLOOR UNDER ICE BIN BEHIND BAR , ON FLOOR NEXT TO SHELVING UNIT IN DINING AREA & OUTSIDE ADJACENT PATIO DINING AREA & REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/2/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 15
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 BAR AREA, BY EXPOSED HAND BOWL BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

MINORSanitation
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. FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND REAR DOOR THRESHOLD NEEDS ADJUSTMENT WERE NOTED

MINORSanitation
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 REPAIR CHIPPING WALL SURFACE IN KITCHEN AREA, AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES

MINORSanitation
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 CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA, AND REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER

JUL 12
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.FOUND SOME WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN,FOUND RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

MINORSanitation
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.FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

MINORSanitation
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.WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA ARE NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORPlumbing & 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.FOUND WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AREA.

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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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.

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