SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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3212 W ADDISON ST · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 5, 2025 · passed

11 of 19 inspections passed, 2 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
11 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
69
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 5
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZERS AT THE MAIN GRILL LINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS BENEATH PLUMBING FIXTURES THROUGHOUT FACILITY TO BE HEAVILY SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 17
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

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

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS BY THE COOKING STOVE INSODE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

NOTED WASTE WATER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA FROM THE DAMAGED SUMP PUMP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SUMP PUMP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BASEMENT FLOOR THROUGH OUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMMULATION ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STORVE, DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG WALLBASE AND THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ESPECIALLY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FLOODED WITH WASTE WATER. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILT UP UNDERNEATH PALLETS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING AND CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 1
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM ( 01/31/2022) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 31
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDSOAP IN THE MENS RESTROOM. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ARE SUPPLIED WITH SOAP, PAPER TOWELS, AND HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVEVED UNDERENEATH GRILL AND SIDES OF GRILL LOCATED NEXT TO THE HOTLINE GRILL AREA UNCLEAN. OBSERVED UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREAS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCEN AREA NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKING FAUCET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORFacility Condition
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SOME LITTER AROUND DUMPSTER AND UNUSED BROKEN DOOR IN THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTIAN THIS AREA AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSEREVED PALLETS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH. OBSERVED DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN AND DUST ON CELING TILES IN THE KITCHEN/THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND CLEAN DRAIN UNDERENEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE GRILL IN KITCHEN AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 1
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE REAR DISH WASH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN A ONE DOOR COOLER HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. PLANT BASED BURGERS AT 46.6F AND EGGS AT 45.8F. WITH THEIR INTERNAL THERMOMETER READING 50F. ADDITIONAL AMBIENT TEMPERTURE TAKEN TO BE FOUND AT 45.3F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATLY 7 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $60.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED A COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER WITH THEIR INTERNAL THERMOMETER READING 50F. ADDITIONAL AMBIENT TEMPERTURE TAKEN TO BE FOUND AT 45.3F. WITH FOOD SUCH AS EGGS AT 45.8F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED BAKING SHEET STORED IN THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACK. MUST STORE CLEAN DISHES, POTS, PANS ONLY WITH CLEAN DISHWARES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN THE FOOD PREP OR DISH WASH AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND FLOOR MATTING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---- NOTED SOME CRACKED/DAMGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK.

MINORFacility Condition
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES, ONE AT THE CASHIER STATION AND THE OTHER AT THE DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW NOT WEARING THEIR MASKS PROPERLY TO BE COVERING THEIR NOSE. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.

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JUL 5
2019
PASSED
0 violations
APR 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOOD, MILK, HELD AT 56.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOOD HAS BEEN VOLUNTARILLLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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

OBSERVED SELF SERVICE GRAB AND GO REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 56.0 F. FOUND MILK INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST STORE ICE SCOOP INSIDE CLEAN CONTAINER.

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

2ND UNIT REACH IN FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN.

OCT 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11-NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17- INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATED ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11- OBSERVED MANAGER PREPARING FOOD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12-BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE BACK OF THE ICE MAKER NOT LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MAKER,AND PREP COOLER WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14-VENTILATION INSIDE BOTH WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 22
2017
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 20
2017
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO HAND WASH BOWL AT DISHWASH AREA. HAND WASH BOWL WAS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT DISHWASH AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING VENT COVER AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 18
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE 1-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. FOUND FLOORS WET ON THE 1ST FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT HAND SINK AREA BY THE CASH REGISTER AREA, IN THE EMPTY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT(USED TO BE A LADIES RESTROOM) AND IN THE CORNER ON THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE FRONT HAND SINK IN THE CASH REGISTER AREA, AND PIPES IN THE EMPTY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT(USED TO BE A LADIES RESTROOM) AND IN THE CORNER ON THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ALL ABOVE CAUSING PUDDLES OF WATER.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE FRONT JUICE/MILK REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. MISSING THERMOMETER AT ABOVE.

MAY 15
2015
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 11
2015
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND NO COLD RUNNING WATER ATTACHED TO ICE CREAM MACHINE, LOCATED IN FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD WATER, AND STORE IN PREP AREA,

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO HAND SINK BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAND WASHING SINK IN SAID AREA.

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

FOUND NO SHELVING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND POOR LIGHTING AND BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND CHANGE BURNT OUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.

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

FOUND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK NEAR FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO FOUND ONE TOILET IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER PRESSURE FOR ALL PLUMBING.

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

FOUND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AS WELL AS LIFT EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND ONE FOOT FROM THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

GASKETS TO REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN POOR REPAIR, NOT ALLOWING DOOR TO CLOSE TIGHTLY,, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE: COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MICROWAVE OVEN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS: UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT.

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, MUST PROVIDE SHIELD,

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK BY OFFICE AREA,

SEP 5
2013
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDERNEATH THE TOP SHELVE OF THE HEAT LAMP(WITH FOOD STAINED) AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE PALLETS IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

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

FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER, CEILING CLOSE TO THE FAN GUARD ON THE SAME LOCATION,WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VENT ON BOTH CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 7
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MICROWAVE OVEN.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT.

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. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FAUCETS AT HAND BOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT.

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 THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

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

ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

SEP 16
2010
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.OBSERVED LARGE POOL OF ICE FREEZER DOOR INSTRUCTED TO CHECK DOOR HEATING ELEMENT AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.

MINORSanitation
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.OBSERVED THE FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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.REPAIR CEILING ABOVE THE BAG & BOX STATION REAR, AND REPLACE MISSING TILE IN MENS ROOM.

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN DINNING ROOM AIR CONDITION VENT (DUSTY).

AUG 26
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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.REPAIR CEILING ABOVE BAG & BOX AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN MENS RESTROOM.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD FRONT ABOVE THE PULLED PORK.

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.CLEAN DINNING ROOM AIR CONDITIONING VENTS (DUSTY).

AUG 11
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER FREEZERS ON COUNTER AND BELOW COUNTER, FRYER DOORS, MICROWAVE,AND UNDER COUNTER STORAGE CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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.OB SERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN MENS ROOM FRONT 1ST. FLOOR, AND CEILING ABOVE BAG & BOX STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILE AND REPAIR CEILING.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED FRONT LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN(BY PULLED PORK) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHIELD.

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