MAR 13
2025
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WHALE TALE.
EAT. 81/100
2211 N CLYBOURN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 13, 2025 · passed
11 of 16 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
80
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Mar 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED UNIFINISHED WOOD USED TO PROP UP SHELF IN THE 1 DOOR SMALL REACH IN FREEZER NEXT TO THE FRYERS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK FROM DRAIN OF HAND SINK LOCATED AT FRONT OF UPSTAIRS PREP AREA, LEAKING INTO BASEMENT CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAKING HAND AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO SINK SOLELY USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER, AND DISCARDING LIQUID IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. TWO (2) HAND SINKS ARE PRESENT; NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS PRESENT. MANAGEMENT REMOVED EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT PRIOR CDPH CONSULTATION DURING REMODEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT MINIMUM ONE SINK SUPPLIED WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE SOLELY USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER, AND DISCARDING LIQUID IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREPARATION AREA.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED BOTH BATHROOMS (2) TO NOT HAVE SELF CLOSING DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT BOTH BATHROOMS MUST HAVE A SELF CLOSING DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL BUILT AROUND THE BATHROOMS NEXT TO THE FRONT PREP AREA IN 1ST FLOOR TO BE UNFINISHED AND ROUGH. RECENTLY CONSTRUCTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN PREP AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALL IN BASEMENT NEAR THE REAR EQUIPMENT/PARTS STORAGE AREA NEAR UTILITY SINK TO BE EXPOSED AND OPEN WITH STUDS EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCLOSE THE WALL AND ENSURE ALL STUDS AND JOISTS ARE NOT EXPOSED IN AREAS SUBJECT TO MOISTURE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD ALONG FLOOR JUNCTIONS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN REAR NEAR THE EQUIPMENT/PARTS STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVING/REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD AT ALL FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 2 MISSING FILTERS ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, CREATING LARGE GAPS ON BOTH ENDS OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND ENSURE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS IN ADEQUATE REPAIR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ONLY MANAGER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ANY FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES.
MAR 82024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 8
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SMALL OPENINGS INTO CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT ALSO OBSERVED LARGE OPENINGS INTO WALLS BEHIND FOOD PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND ON WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE.
AUG 142020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 14
2020
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUSTY SHELF UNDER THE CAN OPENER UNIT NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS NEED TO PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP FOR THE SCOOP PRESENTLY USED AT BAR FIRST FLOOR AND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
WELDED DIVIDER AT COMPARTMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTED(KITCHEN),INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE-WELD DIVIDER WITH NON-RUSTY MATERIAL(USE GALVANIZE MATERIAL)OR REPLACE SAID SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IS BROKEN, REPLACE LID .
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
GRIME ON RUBBER MAT ON FLOOR UNDER THE LARGE DOUGH MIXER.MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXCESS UNUSED ITEMS IN GARAGE AREA: DISHES,POTS,CHAIRS,ETC.INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6"OFF THE FLOOR.
JAN 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DISPOSITION OF RETURNED, PREVIOUSLY SERVED, RECONDITIONED & UNSAFE FOOD
OBSERVED WHITE AND GRAYISH BLUE, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON TOP SURFACE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD, PIZZA SAUCE, STORED IN WALK IN COOLER, WITH OTHER FOODS: 58LBS OF TOMATO BASED PIZZA SAUCE, $20.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT UNSAFE OR SPOILED FOODS SHALL BE DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD SPOILED OR UNSAFE FOODS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION AND DISCARDED AND DENATURED 58LBS, AT A VALUE OF $20.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED: READY TO EAT AND TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, PIZZA SAUCE, ETC. STORED IN COOLERS WITHOUT PROPER LABEL/DATE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT READY TO EAT AND TIME AND/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABEL WITH DATE AND COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DATE AND COMMON NAME/DATE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE ON ICE MACHINE AT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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AUG 22017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 2
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE TAPE OFF CORNER OF DISH MACHINE, TAPE IS PROHIBITED ON EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AS NEEDED AND, DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM FILTERS AND HOOD. CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN MENS TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
JUN 302017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 30
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE TAPE OFF CORNER OF DISH MACHINE, TAPE IS PROHIBITED ON EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AS NEEDED AND, DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM FILTERS AND HOOD. CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN MENS TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
AUG 122016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 12
2016
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT MOPSINK NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER PIZZA OVEN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE & MOPSINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE AND CLEAN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
AUG 52016FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 5
2016
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS IN POOR REPAIR ,LIDS ARE BROKEN AND APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN GNAWED ON.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT MOPSINK NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP COOLER,DISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AND IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER PIZZA OVEN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP AT WALL BASE BEHIND PIZZA OVEN,HOLES IN CEILING IN PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE UNDER BAR 3- COMP SINK.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BAR AREA.MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE & MOPSINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT MOP SINK
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE AND CLEAN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
JUL 172015PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 17
2015
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN BEER COOLERS WITH RUST. MUST RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WITH DARK GROOVES AND UNABLE TO COME CLEAN. REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REFRIGERATORS ON COOKING LINE REPAIRED WITH TAPE. REMOVE TAPE AND REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELF OF PREP TABLE WITH HOLE IN IT. REMOVE OR REPAIR SHELF AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED UNCLEAN INTERIOR OF BEER COOLERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALL COVINGS/BASEBOARDS NEEDED UNDER BAR AND IN BASEMENT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARDS TO DETER ANDY ROACH ENTRANCE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE COOKING LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS ABOVE COOKING LINE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION SYSTEM IN WOMENS OR MENS WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING VENTILATION SYSTEM IN WASHROOMS.
JUN 202014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 20
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS POTS ,PANS,TRAYS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE/DOWN INVERTED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT(WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR( BOTH WASHROOMS).
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
NO "NO SMOKING " SIGN ANYWHERE AND ON ALL ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL ENTRANCE DOORS MUST HAVE POSTING OF "NO SMOKING" SIGN. CITATION ISSUED CLEAN AIR INDOOR ORDINANCE,7-32-020(B).
AUG 62013FAILED13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 6
2013
FAILED
13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND IN WOMANS WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT PURCHASED DURING INSPECTION BY ORDER OF THIS INSPECTOR. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS MARINARA SAUCE ON STOVE TOP AT 159.1F. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON 10-5-11 AND POSTED BY THIS INSPECTOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 10-5-11 NOT CORRECTED. #35-WALLS AT BASEMENT PREP WITH LARGE OPEN HOLES. MUST SEAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE PAPER OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. CRACKED PLASTIC LID ON BULK FOOD CONTAINER MUST BE REPLACED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
BASEMENT GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ON AND AROUND. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR ON COOKS LINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOOD SPLATTER ON WALL AT TWO DOOR PREP COOLER ON COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HOLE IN CEILING AT REAR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR OVEN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
OCT 52011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 5
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 AT BASEMENT PREP WITH LARGE OPEN HOLES. MUST SEAL.
SEP 282011FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 28
2011
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 10 LIVE ROACHES ON SHELVING AT CLEAN DISH STORAGE UNDER DISH MACHINE. SHELVING IN POOR REPAIR WITH RAW WOOD, OPEN CRACKS CREVICES AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT AREA. WALLS AROUND DISH AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. INTERIOR DISH MACHINE DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. HOLES IN WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE AND MISSING, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT DISH SPRAY ARM SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT TO ELIMINATE/MINIMIZE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY. CLEAN ALL EFFECTED AREAS. MAKE ALL SHELVING SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. SEAL ALL HOLES, OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES. REAR EXIT DOOR OF KITCHEN WITH OPEN ONE INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST PROVIDE RODENT PROOF STRIP WITH TIGHT FITTING SEAL.
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. KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. POOLING WATER ON BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND REMAIN DRY.
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 AT COFFEE STATION,BUS PAN STATION, EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN. WALLS AT BASEMENT PREP WITH LARGE OPEN HOLES. MUST SEAL.
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. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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. LEAK UNDER KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
MAR 82010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 8
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED.
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.RUSTED WIRE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PAINTED, REPLACED OR REMOVE ALL RUST.
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. WALL AT KITCHEN PREP COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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