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201-205 E GRAND AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
14 of 24 inspections passed, 4 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 102026PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR.
OBSERVED COPPER WATER LINE LEAKING UNDER DISHWASH MACHINE DRAIN BOARD. MUST REPAIR LEAK.
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
SOME FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
JUL 242025FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-55 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 1 POUND PEAS, 5 POUNDS CHEESE, AND 1 POUND CHICKEN ($25). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MORE THAN 20 FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, STORAGE AREAS, AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 12024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING IN THE FOLLOWING: BASEMENT PREP AND BASMENT DISH STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED REPAIR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LID OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 212023PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR NETS HANDLING FOOD DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPINNING AROUND DURING TIME OF INSPECTION (HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITH UNCOVERED RECEPTACLE ATTACHED TO BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN 1ST FLOOR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE.
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SEP 212022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
TCS food held at improper temperature found 2 large containers 20 lbs each of meat-based sauce (Bolognese sauce) held at 56.4f at the core, containers were placed in walk-in cooler a day before. instructed to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. 40lbs discarded valued at $600.
Improper cooling method, TCS food placed in large plastic tubs covered tightly in cooling down process placed in walk-in cooler. instructed to use shallow containers, uncover or cover loosely to facilitate cooling down process. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
thermometers placed at rear of prep coolers, instructed to keep in warmest part
bulk food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all utensil.
deli meat slicer not clean behind blade, instructed to clean all food equipment properly and sanitize.
inadequate lighting in produce walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.
SEP 212022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
TCS food held at improper temperature found 2 large containers 20 lbs each of meat-based sauce (Bolognese sauce) held at 56.4f at the core, containers were placed in walk-in cooler a day before. instructed to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. 40lbs discarded valued at $600.
Improper cooling method, TCS food placed in large plastic tubs covered tightly in cooling down process placed in walk-in cooler. instructed to use shallow containers, uncover or cover loosely to facilitate cooling down process. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
thermometers placed at rear of prep coolers, instructed to keep in warmest part
bulk food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all utensil.
deli meat slicer not clean behind blade, instructed to clean all food equipment properly and sanitize.
inadequate lighting in produce walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.
JUN 222021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED LID ON PASTA PREP COOLER ON EAST COOKING LINE IN DISREPAIR (LID DOESN'T STAY OPEN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
JUN 152021FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT CORRECTLY NOTED ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, AND REMINDERS (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM ON MENU IT APPLIES TO ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED LID ON PASTA PREP COOLER ON EAST COOKING LINE IN DISREPAIR (LID DOESN'T STAY OPEN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR POSTED MOST RECENT SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
MAR 122021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DAMAGED INSULATION WRAP (MATERIAL IS SHREDDED) ON METAL PIPE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE INSULATION WRAP. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 172021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DAMAGED INSULATION WRAP ON METAL PIPE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE INSULATION WRAP. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 22019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
- OBSERVED THE CEILING BY THE ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, WITH WATER STAINS AND CRACKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
AUG 212018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).
2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.17(D) INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST INCLUDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11 NO REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS/PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-501.11(A) DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISHWASH AREA LEAKING AT VALVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
4-501.11(B) OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALONG COOKLINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
6-501.12 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVER AND CEILING TILES.
6-304.11 EMPLOYEES WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE WORKING MECHANICAL WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
PA 100-037 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MAANGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
MAR 12017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN BASEMENTS KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, ELECTRIC PIPES RUNNING ABOVE, LARGE PIPES WITH EXPOSED INSULATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ABOVE PREP TABLES.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NO HAND WASH SINK IN PASTRIES BASEMENTS PREP AREAE, SODA GUN HOLDER AT BAR NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND REPAIR SODA GUN DRAINS.
SEVERAL COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN CONSPICIOUS AREA.
FEB 272017FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER CONTAINERS.
DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN BASEMENTS KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, ELECTRIC PIPES RUNNING ABOVE, LARGE PIPES WITH EXPOSED INSULATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ABOVE PREP TABLES.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NO HAND WASH SINK IN PASTRIES BASEMENTS PREP AREAE, SODA GUN HOLDER AT BAR NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND REPAIR SODA GUN DRAINS.
SEVERAL COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN CONSPICIOUS AREA.
MAR 82016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK DISCOLORATION ON THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED, DETAIL CLEANED, AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOODVENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
REPLACE THE BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR THE DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 52015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR BY 3-COMP SINK AT REAR, KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
REPLACE BLOWN BULBS AT HOOD IN KITCHEN AREA.
FEB 42015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSER WITH HANDLE OUT OF ICE.
APR 82014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AIR VENTS WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 262013PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER: HAM AT 49.6F, CHEESE AT 49.1F, OCTOPUS AT 47.8F, SALMON AT 43.7F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: MEAT SAUCE AT 52.5-54F, MARINARA SAUCE AT 45.3F, AND VODKA SAUCE AT 46.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 185# OF FOOD WORTH $320. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED AN IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE WAS AT 172F. MANAGEMENT CALLED A TECHNICIAN WHO ARRIVED ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO REPAIR THE DISHMACHINE. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE DISHMACHINE WAS AT 189F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
REPAIR THE BROKEN DOOR HINGE FOR THE MILK COOLER. REPLACE TORN AND WORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE LINE PREP COOLERS SO THAT THE DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY. REPAIR THE PULLOUT DOORS FOR THE LINE PREP COOLER SO THAT THEY CAN CLOSE PROPERLY.
EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE DISHROOM. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHROOM TO PREVENT STANDING WATER AND PEST HARBORAGE.
CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING TILES IN THE DISHROOM. SEAL THE WALL CORNER OF THE PASTRY PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT.
REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM.
OBSERVED SEVERAL COOLERS WITH MISSING OR NON-WORKING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
MAR 132013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REPAIR THE COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BETWEEN THE PREP AREAS.
APR 42012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL ALL CREVICES AT PREP AREA WALLS.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MISSING SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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