WINDY CITY CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

1060-1062 W CHICAGO AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2025).

23 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

111

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 8

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Brooms and dust pans stored next to clean utensils shelves, instructed to keep away to prevent contamination.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Meat slicer not clean behind blade, food debris noted. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler. Instructed to increase light intensity.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Non-functioning mechanical vent in women's restroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.

JUN 7

2024

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.

Minor Sanitation

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.

JUN 4

2024

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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 BOOK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTION REPORTS FROM THE PAST YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 28

2024

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

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 FROM THE PAST YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND BASEMENT 1-DOOR BREAD COOLER AT THE BOTTOM SHELF.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

JAN 19

2023

PASS 8 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN MIDDLE COOLER AT FRONT PREP/BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK ITEMS NOT LABELED (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD WHEN OUTSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

FOUND SMALL BOWL USED AS SCOOP INSIDE BIN OF RAISINS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY, MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DISHES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR NEXT TO GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SOME EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

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APR 8

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

JUL 19

2021

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

JUL 12

2021

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-39-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

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.

Minor Other

58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

APR 15

2019

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

APR 5

2019

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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 FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED,

Critical Documentation & Training

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,

Critical Sanitation

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Serious Other

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 the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients). -

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR DETACHED PIPE UNDERNEATH MOPSINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

JUN 11

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

SEP 13

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

AUG 18

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PEPSI REFRIGERATOR ACROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

AUG 11

2016

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

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". INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PUTTY, WELD THE COMPARTMENTS OF SINK WITH A SMOOTH APPLICATION AND NON-RUST MATERIAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

AUG 4

2016

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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 AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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 BROCCOLI AT TEMP OF 50F; SMOKED SALMON AT TEMP OF 45.8F; COOKED VEGETABLE AT TEMP OF 46,8F; CORIZO AT TEMP OF 52.8F; SLICED TURKEY AT TEMP OF 47.6F; GOAT CHEESE AT TEMP OF 52.8F; BLUE CHEESE AT TEMP OF 53.2; DICED HAM AT TEMP 57F..FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 59.3F; VALUE 146 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

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 ETC) WIPING THEIR HANDS ON BLUE LINEN. NO HAND WASHING, CONSTANTLY AFTER HANDLING FOODS ON THEIR STATION WIPING THEIR HANDS ON LINENS LOCATED ON TOP THE SHOULDER OR AT WAIST OF THEIR PANTS.ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COMING OUT THE WASHROOM AND WITOUT WASHING HANDS PUT ON APRON,HANDLED CLEAN POT AND LIDS TO STORE THEM,THEN GRABBEDED GLASSES AND WATER BOTLLE FILLED WITH WATER AND PUT THEM ON TOP THE TABLE FOR CUSTOMERS. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING PROCEDURE,WATER BOTTLE AND GLASSESS REMOVED FROM TABLE. MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

Serious Other

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

JUN 20

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

JUN 13

2016

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

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 SANITIZE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 34-FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS. FLOORS IN MAIN PREP LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 35-WALLS IN FRONT GRILL AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-2-090

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

AUG 17

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

MAY 20

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE SCOOPS FROM BULK CONTAINERS AND PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

MAY 12

2014

FAIL 11 violations

Serious Facility Condition

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. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELD BETWEEN BOTH SINKS. 35-WALL TILE MISSING UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MIXER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND BEVERAGE MACHINES.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE SCOOPS FROM BULK CONTAINERS AND PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

SEP 20

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

FEB 10

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

SEP 10

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

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.FOUND RUST ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN-COOLER MUST REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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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