Chicago
75
YOUR CALL

Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe

130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
75/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
23
14 passed
Last Inspected
2025-03-24
Pass Rate
61%
3 failures
Score
75/100
YOUR CALL
11 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-03-24
Failed 3 inspections (2018, 2012, 2011)
Sanitation issues found across 43 inspections
Other issues found across 12 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 43×
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Other critical 12×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste serious
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Food Temperature critical
Chemical Safety serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
2025-03-24 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISH RACKS TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES EATING IN THE UPSTAIRS FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED ARE FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT AND DRINK AWAY FROM FOOD PRE AREAS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

2024-04-23 Pass Short Form Complaint
6
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPE CLOTHS STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED PLASTIC SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS STORED FACING UP ON THE COOK LINE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE TWO DOOR MILK COOLER NEXT TO PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN GUARDS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN

2024-02-26 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPE CLOTHS STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED PLASTIC SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS STORED FACING UP ON THE COOK LINE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE TWO DOOR MILK COOLER NEXT TO PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN GUARDS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

2023-08-15 Pass Complaint
7
minor Other

7. NO DISCHARGE FROM EYES, NOSE, AND MOUTH

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

soiled wiping cloths stored too close to ice bin at server line. Instructed to keep away from open foods.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Ice buckets stored on floor next to ice maker in basement, instructed to store off floor.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Meat slicer not cleaned properly, found encrusted food build-up behind and around blade, instructed to clean and sanitize properly.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

counter under grill at main kitchen not clean food debris/grease build-up noted. Instructed to clean and maintain.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Unable to locate backflow prevention device for ice makers in basement, instructed to expose.

minor Other

64. MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

2023-01-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

open employees drink container on prep table, instructed to keep off prep table

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

TCS foods held at improper temperature. found about 50 lbs of cream biscuit gravy stored in 2 large bucket at 58.4f, containers placed in walk-in cooler a day before. also found 10 lbs of hollandaise sauce held at 73.f on counter top with no time sta...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Improper cooling method. using large tubs to cool down TCS foods, covered tightly. Instructed to use shallow containers and cover loosely to facilitate cool down process. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food containers not labeled ( sugar, flour....) instructed to label.

2022-01-06 Pass Canvass
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED COMPLEX FOOD PREPARATION PROCUDURES OF WHICH A FOOD PREPARATION SINK IS NEEDED ON THE BASEMENT LEVEL. INSTALL A SINK USED STRICTLY FOOD PREPARATION IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

2021-01-14 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2020-02-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOODS; SLICED TOMATOES, AVOCADOS, QUINOA, EGGS, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A PREP COOLER. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 50F TO 60F, MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VI...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETERS IN VARIOUS COOLERS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND KNIVES AND OTHER UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN A WALL AND THE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

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

FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. ALSO, INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK AT THE COFFEE STATION IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND INSTALL SPLASH GUARD, ...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON CUTTING BLADE OF MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND ECOLAB APEX CHEMICAL DISPENSER LEAKING AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND EXCESSIVE LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-05-17 Pass Complaint
2
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MISSING " THESE ITEMS ARE COOK TO ORDER " ON THE FOOT NOTE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Chemical Safety

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

PERSONAL ITEMS AND CELL PHONES STORED ON FOOD SHELF ABOVE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY.

2018-10-25 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON SITE, WHILE SERVING UNDER COOKED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. NO CITATION 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD IS GIVEN

2018-06-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED SEVERAL GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

CAST IRON PIPES NOT ENCLOSED AT BASEMENT KITCHEN CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE WITH A NON-WATER ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT 1ST KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MINOR LEAK NOTED AT BOTTOM OF 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

2018-06-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 35 LBS OF BOILED POTATOES STORED IN A LARGE BUSING TUBS AT 72.4F, POTATOES STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 40F OR LOWER. CR...

serious Employee Hygiene

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

CONDENSATION NOTED ON NUMEROUS PIPES OVER FOOD EQUIPMENT , ICE MACHINE AND HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CONDENSATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)

minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED SEVERAL GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT 1ST KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MINOR LEAK NOTED AT BOTTOM OF 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

2017-12-14 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2017-02-23 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2016-02-19 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some foods not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.

minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced, re...

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving/pallets not clean, nee...

minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling tiles, walls in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Missing light shields in bsmt storage areas, shall be provided.

2015-02-24 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND COOKING SUPPLIES STORED ON FLOOR IN GATED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST INSTALL ADEQUATE SHELVING AND EVEVATE AT LEAST 6-INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL PANEL AT LEFT ENTRANCE WAY TO KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR.

minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND LIGHT NOT SHIELDED OVER PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.MUST INSTALL SHIELD.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

3 EMPLOYEE WITHOUT NEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

2014-07-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 2 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN A CONTAINER NEXT TO GRILL AT 93.3F, 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 65.4F STOREDE IN A BUSSING TUB IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE, 50 LBS OF COOKED WHOLE POTATOES AT 75.6F IN WALK-IN COO...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

IMPROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING COFFEE MUGS IN ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT COFFEEE STATION WITHOUT PROPER SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS WASH AT 3-COMP SINK OR DISH WASHING MACHINE ONLY. CRITICAL CITA...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS( SALT AND SUGAR TUBS) NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

BAGS OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN AT DOOR FRAME, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

STANDING WATER AT DISH WAHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE.

minor Sanitation

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

FOOD STAINS AT WALL NEXT TO MIXER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES/ CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER WITH FOOD HANDLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES.

2013-10-24 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT AND INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE DISHMACHINE, SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2012-08-07 Pass w/ Conditions Consultation

No violations found.

2012-07-10 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-07-09 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 12
critical Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER/COOK MULTI TASKING, THAT IS HANDLING RAW THEN READY TO EAT FOODS WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING HIS HANDS. HE WOULD JUST WIPE HIS HANDS ON HIS ALREADY SOILED APRON. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY WASH HANDS AT THE DESIGNATED HANDSINK(S...

critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

FOUND NO HOT WATER ON THE PREMISES PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA (BY DISHMACHINE)NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING. SINK WAS BLOCKED BY A TALL STACK OF PLASTIC GLASSWARE CONTAINERS PLUS THERE WAS A SMALL PLASTIC CONTAINER ON THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAV...

serious Sanitation

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

INADEQUATE FOOD-UTENSIL PROTECTION. OBSERVED A 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND A FOOD PREPARATION AREA THAT HAD BEEN ADDED TO PREMISES AND INSTALLED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN AN AREA WITH UNFINISHED CEILING AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE OR REMOVE SINK AN...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE PREMISES, 10 IN THE PREP AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ITEMS BEING STORED UNDER PIPES IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT COFFEE STATION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE FIRST FLOOR. ALSO, CLEAN CAN OPENER AND MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREAS.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST CONSPICUOUSLY PLACE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN BIN AND ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2011-09-26 Fail License
CRITICAL 3
critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. VERY WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE IN ALL THE SINKS, MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. DISH MACHINES NOT CONNECTED, INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT AND READY TO...

minor Sanitation

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 INSULATE WATER PIPE ABOVE ICE MAKER TO PREVENT CONDENSATION.

2011-09-26 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

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