SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

WILDBERRY PANCAKES & CAFE.

EAT. 77/100

130 E RANDOLPH ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 14, 2026 · passed

15 of 24 inspections passed, with 13 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
24
15 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
101
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Sep 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 14
2026
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED NON WORKING THERMOMETERS ON EXTERIOR OF MOST PREP COOLERS ON COOKING LINE MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME(SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA NEXT TO DUMP SINK AND AT HAND SINK NEXT TO MOP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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

4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS ON TOPSIDES OF PREP COOLERS ON COOKING LINE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,MEAT SLICER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : OBSERVED EPOXY FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR AND PEELING ON 1ST FL. COOK SERVING LINE.

MAR 24
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

MINORFood 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.

MINORFacility 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.

MINORDocumentation & 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.

APR 23
2024
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

FEB 26
2024
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

AUG 15
2023
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
7. NO DISCHARGE FROM EYES, NOSE, AND MOUTH
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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

SERIOUSSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINOROther
64. MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
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JAN 23
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

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

SERIOUSFood 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 stamp or date. instructed to keep all Cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $150.

MINORFood 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.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

JAN 6
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & 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.

JAN 14
2021
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 18
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

SERIOUSFood 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 VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. $150

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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

MINORFood 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.

MINOREmployee 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

SERIOUSEmployee 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, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORFacility 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.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MAY 17
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
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

SERIOUSChemical Safety
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

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

OCT 25
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

SERIOUSOther
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

JUN 14
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DAMAGED SEVERAL GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
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

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

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

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

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

JUN 7
2018
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED $20.

SERIOUSEmployee 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)

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

DAMAGED SEVERAL GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

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

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

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

MINOREmployee 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.

DEC 14
2017
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 23
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

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

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

FEB 19
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical 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.

MINORSanitation
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, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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, need detailed cleaning(corners).

MINORSanitation
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.

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

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

FEB 24
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

JUL 30
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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 COOLER FOR MORE THAN 5 HOURS. INSTRUCTED STORE SUCH ITEMS AT PROEPR TEMPS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A) FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $100.

CRITICALFood 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 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(A).

MINORChemical 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

STANDING WATER AT DISH WAHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood 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.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

OCT 24
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

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

AUG 7
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
0 violations
JUL 10
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
0 violations
JUL 9
2012
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
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 VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

CRITICALOther
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

CRITICALEmployee 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 HAVE EXPOSE HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

SERIOUSSanitation
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 AND REMOVE FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALPest 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

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

MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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

MUST REMOVE ITEMS BEING STORED UNDER PIPES IN BASEMENT.

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

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST CONSPICUOUSLY PLACE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
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.

SEP 26
2011
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
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.

SERIOUSPlumbing & 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 BE TESTED.

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. MUST INSULATE WATER PIPE ABOVE ICE MAKER TO PREVENT CONDENSATION.

SEP 26
2011
PASSED
0 violations

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