SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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2634 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 5, 2021 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 7 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
2 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since May 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 5
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 FRONT DOOR WITH GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

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

4-204.18: EXCESS ICE AT THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER PIPE IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 : ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS INCLUDED WHEELS OF UNITS. UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND THE COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: THE FAUCET AT THE TWO-COMPARTMENT SINK IS REPAIRED WITH TAPE. THE FAUCET NECK IS BROKEN, LEAKING, AND SLOPPED. REPAIR PROPERLY ISSUE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.12: GREASY FLOOR IN PREP AREA, VERY SLIPPERY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED RUBBER MATTS OR KEEP FLOOR FREE FROM OIL AND KEEP IT DRY AT ALL TIMES

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 9-28-21, REPORT# 2532013 NOT POSTED CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. POSTED CONSPICUOUS IN DINING ROOM WAS REPORT FROM 3-21-21 PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-42-010(B). NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN INSTRUCTED TO POST.

SEP 28
2021
FAILED
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OUT PF 11/22/2019 NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED(ON-SITE CERTIFICATE WAS FROM FORMER MANAGER) NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE BIN, ALSO AT WATER RESERVOIR. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND 53 3oz EACH container FILLED WITH HOMEMADE DRESSING(MAYO AND BUTTERMILK) STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 52.1F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FRONT DOOR WITH GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

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

EXCESS ICE AT THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER PIPE IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS INCLUDED WHEELS OF UNITS. UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND THE COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE FAUCET AT THE TWO-COMPARTMENT SINK IS REPAIRED WITH TAPE. THE FAUCET NECK IS BROKEN, LEAKING, AND SLOPPED. REPAIR PROPERLY ISSUE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GREASY FLOOR IN PREP AREA, VERY SLIPPERY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED RUBBER MATTS OR KEEP FLOOR FREE FROM OIL AND KEEP IT DRY AT ALL TIMES MUST REMOVE ABOUT 4" OF ICE ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.REMOVE, CLEAN SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-5-2021, REPORT#2497818 #39)3-307.11 OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESS FROZEN CONDENSATE IN AND AROUND DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER. ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN. #57)2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES COULD NOT BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED.

APR 5
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE 2-102.14

CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING CHICKEN ARE BEING COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESS FROZEN CONDENSATE IN AND AROUND DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER. ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES COULD NOT BE PROVIDED.

MAR 2
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER WITH EXCESS FROZEN CONDENSATE IN AND AROUND DOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED LEAKING CEILING ONTO FLOOR IN REAR ROOM NEAR REAR EXIT. MUST ABATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR OF REAR ROOM NEAR REAR EXIT. REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAIN FLOOR. OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 15
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNDER PREP POTATOES TABLE AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, EXCESS ICE BUILD UP. REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GREASE UNDER DEEP FRYERS,GRIMES BEHIND AND SITE OF SHELVES COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MUST REMOVE POODLE OF WATER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDE ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMER. POSTED WAS SUMMARY REPORT #2288732 FROM MAY 13,2019. NEW REPORT GIVEN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-010(B)

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MAY 6
2020
FAILED
13 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, HANDS MUST BE WASHED ONLY AT DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINK. DISCUSSED HAND WASHING POLICY WITH MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-010

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WASHING POTS/UTENSILS WITH GLOVED HANDS, WHEN FINISHED RETURNED AT PREP STATION WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES NOR HAND WASHING.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HANDWASHING AND REMOVAL OF THE GLOVES PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FRONT HANWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO HANDWASHING. FAUCET HAS AN ADD ON PIECE WHICH IN ORDER TO WASH HANDS HANDS MUST TOUCH THE RELEASE METAL IN ORDER FOR WATER TO FLOW AND BE ABLE TO WASH HANDS. MUST REMOVE THE ADD ON PIECE FROM FAUCET PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNDER PREP POTATOES TABLE AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, EXCESS ICE BUILD UP. REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MEN'S WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED BLOOD SPLATTER IN DIFFERENT PART OF WASHROOM. MUST LOCK THE SAID WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C)

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GREASE UNDER DEEP FRYERS,GRIMES BEHIND AND SITE OF SHELVES COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MUST REMOVE POODLE OF WATER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDE ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS -

MAY 13
2019
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

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