SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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2873-2875 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 3, 2021 · passed

Failed 2 of 13 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
7 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Aug 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 3
2021
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

: 4-501.113-- INTERIOR OF THE ICE BINS ICE MACHINE NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12---ALL BULK SPICES NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14---- WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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

: 4-204.12--- INTERIOR LID OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. ---- 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC AND TAPE AS A SPLASH GUARD ON THE COOKS LINE FOOD CART. SHIELDS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINERS FOR GREASE TRAPS IN THE DISH AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.16--- MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11--- FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT PREP ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE CEILING LIGHTING AT THE DISH AREA.

SEP 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED THE COOK WITH BARE HANDS HANDLE AND ASSEMBLED A READY TO EAT SANDWICH, PACKAGE IT IN A TOGO CONTAINER WHERE IT WAS THEN SERVED/SOLD TO A WAITING CUSTOMER. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS WITH THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF THE ICE BINS ICE MACHINE NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK SPICES NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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

INTERIOR LID OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC AND TAPE AS A SPLASH GUARD ON THE COOKS LINE FOOD CART. SHIELDS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINERS FOR GREASE TRAPS IN THE DISH AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT PREP ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE CEILING LIGHTING AT THE DISH AREA.

JUN 23
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 16
2020
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED AN UNAPPROVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON PREMISES USED FOR MEATS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CEASE USE OF VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE UNTIL APPROVED BY CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

NO HACCP PLAN FOR VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE SEE VIOLATION #29.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED/COVERED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

NOV 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED INNER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE ICE MACHINE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:- LIQUID EGGS 51.8F, SHELL EGGS 48.7F, CHICKEN 51.8, SALMON 52.5, GOAT CHEESE 52.4F, AND SLICED TOMATOES 51.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 51 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (MAYO AND EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

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

EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 47.8F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 - CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER SPATULAS STORED ON THE DISH DRYING RACK NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 180F; HOWEVER NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

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AUG 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 2
2018
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ESPRESSO MACHINE AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESO MACHINE AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 16
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE BEING USED BY EMPLOYEE DURING INSPECTION TO VACUUM PACK POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (BEEF). OPERATOR DOES NOT HAVE PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE CDPH TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT. THE VACUUM PACKAGING EQUIPMENT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED THAT OPERATOR MUST OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM THIS DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO USING THIS MACHINE. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $150. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING FAN COVER ON FAN ABOVE THE MOP SINK.

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 28
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

OCT 23
2015
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

DEAD INSECTS AND DUST INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

EMPTY DIRTY BAGS AND LEAFS AROUND THE MAIN DUMPSTER ON GROUND,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE INSECT/RODENT ACTIVITIES.

JUL 16
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT MILK COOLER AT FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 25
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST NOT USE USED OYSTER SHELLS FOR FOOD SERVICE. SHELLS ARE POROUS AND UNABLE TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, AND SANITIZED. NO FOODS IN SHELLS AT THIS TIME.

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE ON EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE TORN PLASTIC SEALING FROM INSIDE DOOR OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SERVICE WINDOW.

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

ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASH AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

AUG 16
2012
PASSED
0 violations

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