Windy City Cafe
Mixed record — 14 of 23 inspections passed
2025-05-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 5 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Brooms and dust pans stored next to clean utensils shelves, instructed to keep away to prevent contamination.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
No sanitizer solution test strips on site for low temp dish washing machine, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Meat slicer not clean behind blade, food debris noted. Instructed to clean and maintain.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler. Instructed to increase light intensity.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Non-functioning mechanical vent in women's restroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.
2024-06-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.112 OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON THE FLOOR OF THE LARGE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD RODENTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
2024-06-04 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 4 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.112 OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON THE FLOOR OF THE LARGE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD RODENTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2595258 ON 5/28/24 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. NO CURRENT PEST INSPECTION REPORTS FROM THE PAST YEAR WERE PROVIDED IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG...
2024-05-28 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP AT 165F) WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. NO CURRENT PEST INSPECTION REPORTS FROM THE PAST YEAR WERE PROVIDED IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTION REPORTS F...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND BASEMENT 1-DOOR BREAD COOLER AT THE BOTTOM SHELF.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
2023-01-19 Pass Complaint 8 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN MIDDLE COOLER AT FRONT PREP/BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK ITEMS NOT LABELED (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD WHEN OUTSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND STOCK STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR, MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
FOUND SMALL BOWL USED AS SCOOP INSIDE BIN OF RAISINS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY, MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND DISHES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR NEXT TO GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
SOME EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
2022-04-08 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE COURSE AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
2021-07-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7.38.010.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
2021-07-12 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7.38.010.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF PINK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON SILVER PANEL. MUST REMOVE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHIINE.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOUND NO DISCARD DATE FOR READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD: COOKED SOUP, SLICED TOMATOES, SLICED CORN BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. P...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED STEAK AND EGGS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2019-04-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE COURSE AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
2019-04-05 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS; EGGS, PORK, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDA...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED,
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, AND HAVE MACHINE SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38- 005 CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOOD ON MENUS, (EGGS, HOLLANDAISE SAUCE). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (asterisking them to a footnote that states that t...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER (BUCKET) BETWEEN USES IN REAR PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR DETACHED PIPE UNDERNEATH MOPSINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE COURSE AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
2018-06-11 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA NOT ON LONG ENOUGH FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MUST STAY ON FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.
2017-09-13 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DUCT TAPE WRAPPED AROUND THE SPRAYER HOSE NEXT TO THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR THE SPRAYER HOSE AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS AROUND THE COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
2016-08-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO DUMP / PREP SINK INSTALLED AT FRONT LIQUOR AREA WERE LIQUOR WILL MIXED(BLOOD MARY,MIMOSA) AND SERVED.INSTALL SAID SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE. NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE AT COFFEE MACHINE ,FRONT PREP AREA. INSTR...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BASEBOARD BROKEN IN DISH ROOM UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMP DISH.GREASE ALONG THE WALL / FLOOR BY THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR/FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE SINKS AND DISH MACHINE. FLOOR TILES BROKEN AND IN NEED OF REGROUTING, FLOOR IS BUCKLING UP AND IS NOT LEVEL. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BROKEN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
2016-08-11 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection 7 ▾
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM WAS REPAIRED WITH NON-FOOD GRADE MATERIAL. THE PUTTY USED FROM THE TUBE HAS WARNING: "EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED", ALSO PREACAUTION: USE GLOVES WHEN MIXING OR HANDLING UNCURED PRODUCTS". I...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO DUMP / PREP SINK INSTALLED AT FRONT LIQUOR AREA WERE LIQUOR WILL MIXED(BLOOD MARY,MIMOSA) AND SERVED.INSTALL SAID SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE. NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE AT COFFEE MACHINE ,FRONT PREP AREA. INSTR...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BASEBOARD BROKEN IN DISH ROOM UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMP DISH.GREASE ALONG THE WALL / FLOOR BY THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR/FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE SINKS AND DISH MACHINE. FLOOR TILES BROKEN AND IN NEED OF REGROUTING, FLOOR IS BUCKLING UP AND IS NOT LEVEL. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BROKEN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND UNDERNEATH THE WASH COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
2016-08-04 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN NOT MAINTAING ADEQUATE AIR TEMP.PRESENTLY AIR TEMP OF 58F.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:EGGS,TUNA TURKEY ETC.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AN...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: PEELED BOILED EGGS AT TEMP OF 5.9F; FETA CHEESE AT TEMP OF 53.3F; STREDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 50.2F TO 60F; COOKED SLICED SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 57.0F TO 64.2F; TUNA AT TEMP OF 47.6F; COOKED CHOPPED BROC...
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED DISH WASHER WITH NO GLOVES ON HANDLING CLEAN CUPS/DISHES ETC AFTER GOING IN AND OUT THE AREA AND TOUCHING THE SWING DOOR,ALSO OBSERVED THE COOKS WITH GLOVED HANDS GRABBING READY TO EAT FOOD(ONIONS,CILANTRO,PARSLEY ET...
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED,WATER FLOWS FROM WASH COMPARTMENT SINK TO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT,INSTRUCTED TO WELD COMPARTMENT WITH A SMOOTH APPLICATION AN NON-RUST MATERIAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO DUMP / PREP SINK INSTALLED AT FRONT LIQUOR AREA WERE LIQUOR WILL MIXED(BLOOD MARY,MIMOSA) AND SERVED.INSTALL SAID SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE. NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE AT COFFEE MACHINE ,FRONT PREP AREA. INSTR...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BASEBOARD BROKEN IN DISH ROOM UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMP DISH.GREASE ALONG THE WALL / FLOOR BY THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR/FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE SINKS AND DISH MACHINE. FLOOR TILES BROKEN AND IN NEED OF REGROUTING, FLOOR IS BUCKLING UP AND IS NOT LEVEL. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BROKEN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND UNDERNEATH THE WASH COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
2016-06-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE GREASE/FOOD SPILLS FROM INSIDE OF THE OVENS AND CLEAN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR/FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE SINKS AND DISH MACHINE. FLOOR TILES BROKEN AND IN NEED OF REGROUTING, FLOOR IS BUCKLING UP AND IS NOT LEVEL. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND UNDERNEATH THE WASH COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
2016-06-13 Fail Canvass 5 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1454113 DATED 08/17/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 32-ALL WATER BOTTLES IN NEED OF REPLACING DUE TO OPENING TO SMALL TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE GREASE/FOOD SPILLS FROM INSIDE OF THE OVENS AND CLEAN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR/FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE SINKS AND DISH MACHINE. FLOOR TILES BROKEN AND IN NEED OF REGROUTING, FLOOR IS BUCKLING UP AND IS NOT LEVEL. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND UNDERNEATH THE WASH COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
2015-08-17 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ALL WATER BOTTLES IN NEED OF REPLACING DUE TO OPENING TO SMALL TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS. FLOORS IN MAIN PREP LINE IN NEED OF CLWEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN FRONT GRILL AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2014-05-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILTIY SINK. REPAIR TIMERS AND FAUCET HANDLES ON EXPOSED SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE SCOOPS FROM BULK CONTAINERS AND PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
2014-05-12 Fail Canvass 11 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1361351 ON 9-20-14. 32-GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS. EXPOSED HANDSINK INSTALLED NEXT TO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRU...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MIXER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND BEVERAGE MACHINES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE SCOOPS FROM BULK CONTAINERS AND PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
2013-09-20 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Gaskets on prep cooler doors not maintained. Instructed to replace worn gaskets. Exposed handsink installed next to one compartment sink. Instructed to install shield between both sinks.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Exterior along side of cooking equipment, top interior of ice machine and can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor in corners of walk-in cooler and behind equipment in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall tile missing under exposed handsink in prep area. Instructed to replace missing wall tile.
2011-02-10 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
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. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN KITCHEN AREA
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. MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT REAR AREA DOOR
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. MUST REPLACE MOLDY CHALKING FROM WALL BY DISH MACHINE
2010-09-10 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.
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.FOUND RUST ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN-COOLER MUST REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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.FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER IS DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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.WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ARE NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution.
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