JUN 11
2026
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : OBSERVED EPOXY FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR AND PEELING ON 1ST FL. COOK SERVING LINE & UNDER EQUIPMENT.
WILDBERRY PANCAKES & CAFE.
Chicago Health Dept
130 E RANDOLPH ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026); 6 critical violations across the last 12 months.
28 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 6 critical violations in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
28
VIOLATIONS
124
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 5
2026
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING INSIDE AND ON EXTERIOR OF DIRTY TOWEL STORAGE CABINET AND FLYING AROUND IN BASEMENT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/4/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-201.13 : OBSERVED EPOXY FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR AND PEELING ON 1ST FL. COOK SERVING LINE & UNDER EQUIPMENT.
JUN 4
2026
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 3LBS. GRILLED ONIONS-51.8-68.0F.4- GALLONS-GRAVY-55.3F-69.1F.13LBS. COOKED BRISKET-51.1F-54.9F.5LBS. ITALIAN BEEF-54.9F.6LBS. BABACOA-54.9F.1LBS.DIP-47.0F.5LBS. DICED SAUSAGES-51.6F-73.3F.2LBS. COOKED RICE-55.0F.1LB. EGG WHITES-63.7F.4-GALLONS-CREPE MIX-46.0F.4- GALLONS-PANCAKE MIX-55.4F.FOOD PRODUCTS DATED 6/2/26 & 6/3/26.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.102LBS.$438.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE AT 57.0F.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG WHNE READY.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING INSIDE AND ON EXTERIOR OF DIRTY TOWEL STORAGE CABINET AND FLYING AROUND IN BASEMENT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/4/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-201.13 : OBSERVED EPOXY FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR AND PEELING ON 1ST FL. COOK SERVING LINE UNDER EQUIPMENT.
APR 14
2026
PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : OBSERVED EPOXY FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR AND PEELING ON 1ST FL. COOK SERVING LINE.
APR 8
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 16 violations 3 CRITICAL
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER REMOVE COOKED EGGS FROM THE SKILLET WITH HIS BARE HANDS ON TO PLATES AND THE OTHER EMPLOYEE PROCEEDED TO REMOVE PANCAKES FROM GRILL WITH HIS BARE HANDS AS WELL.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS,GLOVES,ETC TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A CARDBOARD SIGN POSTED ON SAID SINK (DISH WASHING) NOT WORKING AND A GARBAGE CAN STORED IN FRONT OF BOTH.FOUND OUT THERE WAS A SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH SAID SINK. GARBAGE CANS WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PINK AND ,BROWN YELLOWISH SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE INSIDE OF BIN FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST DISCARD ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG WHEN READY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. GRAVY-48.8F..5LBS. -GRILLED ONIONS-55.7F.1.5LBS. SAUSAGE-49.8F-52.7F. .5LB-SUNDRIED TOMATO SPREAD-47.3F. 1LB. HAM-47.2F.1LBS. DICED TOMATO-44.2F-49.7F.1LB. PROCUITTO-50.6F.1LB. CHOPPED SPINACH-46.6F.1LBS. ASPARAGUS-46.3F.5LBS. MIXED MEATS-48.4F.2LBS. STRAWBERRY & BANANA CREAM SAUCE-52.8F-61.5F.9LBS. HASBROWN POTATO-46.7F..5LBS. SLICED STRAWBERRIES-47.4F.STORED INSIDE OF BOTH OMELETTE PREP COOLERS AND PANCAKE COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.22.5LBS. $145.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF BOTH OMELETTE PREP COOLERS AT 48.2F & 51.7F AND PANCAKE COOLER-72.5F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NON WORKING THERMOMETERS ON EXTERIOR OF MOST PREP COOLERS ON COOKING LINE MUST PORVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME(SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA NEXT TO DUMP SINK,AT HAND SINK NEXT TO MOP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS(COS)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED TRAY ON JUICER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BASEMENT MILK 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS ON TOPSIDES OF PREP COOLERS ON COOKING LINE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,MEAT SLICER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A GARDEN HOSE BEING USED TO SPRAY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISHES BEFORE BEING PUT INTO DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO DISCONNECT AND PROVIDE A PROPER SPRAYER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EPOXY FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR AND PEELING ON 1ST FL. COOK SERVING LINE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2614330 3/24/25 NOT CORRECTED-#58-2-102.13 : STILL 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.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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MAR 24
2025
PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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.
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.
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
PASS 6 violations
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.
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.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA.
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
PASS 6 violations
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.
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.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA.
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
PASS 7 violations
7. NO DISCHARGE FROM EYES, NOSE, AND MOUTH
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
soiled wiping cloths stored too close to ice bin at server line. Instructed to keep away from open foods.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Ice buckets stored on floor next to ice maker in basement, instructed to store off floor.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Unable to locate backflow prevention device for ice makers in basement, instructed to expose.
64. MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
JAN 23
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
open employees drink container on prep table, instructed to keep off prep table
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.
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.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food containers not labeled ( sugar, flour....) instructed to label.
JAN 6
2022
PASS 1 violation
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
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 18
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN
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
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO THERMOMETERS IN VARIOUS COOLERS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND ECOLAB APEX CHEMICAL DISPENSER LEAKING AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND EXCESSIVE LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 17
2019
PASS 2 violations
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
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 violations 1 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DAMAGED SEVERAL GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT 1ST KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
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)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DAMAGED SEVERAL GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT 1ST KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MINOR LEAK NOTED AT BOTTOM OF 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 23
2017
PASS 2 violations
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.
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
PASS 6 violations
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.
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.
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
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).
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shields in bsmt storage areas, shall be provided.
FEB 24
2015
PASS 4 violations
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND LIGHT NOT SHIELDED OVER PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.MUST INSTALL SHIELD.
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 violations 2 CRITICAL
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STANDING WATER AT DISH WAHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE.
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER WITH FOOD HANDLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES.
OCT 24
2013
PASS 4 violations
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.
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.
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.
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
FAIL 12 violations 4 CRITICAL
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)
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
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
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)
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
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE ITEMS BEING STORED UNDER PIPES IN BASEMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT COFFEE STATION.
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST CONSPICUOUSLY PLACE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
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.
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
PASS · 0 violations
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