AUG 14
2025
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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YOUR CALL. 65/100
65 W ILLINOIS ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 14, 2025 · passed
15 of 21 inspections passed, 6 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
21
15 passed · 6 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
73
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E)---OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19---OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11---OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR THE OVEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11---OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 132025PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 13
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR PREP LINE-COOLER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.1F,COOKED PORK AT 45.5F,COOKED FISH AT 46.4F,CHEESE AT 48.2F AND COOKED BEEF AT 49.0F ETC. .MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10#'S OF FOOD WORTH $300.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE 1-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS SLICED CHEESE AND CHICKEN ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR THE OVEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 152024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 15
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.0-53.6F(SLICED TOMATOES 50.5F, BEANS 53.6F, CHEESE 48.0F, CHICKEN 47.1F, CUT WATERMELON 49.6F, SHRIMP 47.1F, PORK 46.9F, AND ROASTED MUSHROOMS 46.0F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $40 WEIGHING 10LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED WITH ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. CORRECTED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION OBSERVED DISCLOSURE STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED NO HACCP PLAN RECORDS REQUIRED AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HACCP PLAN RECORDS REQUIRED ON PREMISES AND HOLD SUCH RECORDS FOR AT LEAST SIX MONTHS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT REPAIRED BEFORE COMPLETION OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 38.0F BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER WESTSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER WESTSIDE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED SOME CITY OF CHICAGO CERIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES.
DEC 62023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 6
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOLYEE IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
DEC 132022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 13
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE ON COOK LINE PICK UP COOKED, BREADED CHICKEN AND PLACE ONTO A SANDWICH WITHOUT GLOVES AND THEN PLACE ONE PIECE OF BREAD ON TOP OF THE OTHER ALSO WITHOUT GLOVES ON. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SANDWICH AND HAD ALL EMPLOYEES PUT ON GLOVES. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR GLOVES WHENEVER TOUCHING READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AT END OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 160F. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 180-192F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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OCT 122021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 12
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING FROM CEILING LIGHTS DIRECTLY OVER THE LOWER LEVEL DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE/REPAIR LIGHT SHIELDS.
MAR 252021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 25
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
APR 212020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 21
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS IN BOTTOM OF 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN BASEMENT WALL NEAR LOCKER ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGY TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY EMPLOYEE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGY TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 192019PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 19
2019
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OPEN DRINKS FOR EMPLOYEES ON FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLER WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD GUARD.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
KEEPING UTENSILS IN STANDING WATER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER.
SEP 72018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-104.14(f) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED FLOOR NEED RE-GROUTING IN SMAL AREA BY 1- COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. NSTRUCTED THAT MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS.
AUG 32017PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
AUG 3
2017
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SHELF UNDER YOGURT COOLER IN MORNING AND GUACAMOLE BAR IN AFTERNOON/EVENING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SHELF UNDER YOGURT COOLER IN MORNING AND GUACAMOLE BAR IN AFTERNOON/EVNING NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA UNDERNEATH.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT PRER AREA UNDER SHELVING, IN LIQUOR ROOM UNDER SHELVING, LOCKERS AND IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER. CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVING AND MAINTAIN FLOORS OF HOT WATER HEATER ROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALLS OF HOT WATER HEATER ROOM IN DISREPAIR. MUST RESTORE WALLS OF HOT WATER HEATER ROOM TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CIELING TILE MISSING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND HOT WATER HEATER ROOM. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHT OUT ABOVE STOVE ON MAIN FLOOR. REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS WITHIN REFRIGERATION UNITS. MAKE SURE ALL COOLERS HAVE THERMOMETERS AND ARE EASILY LOCATED TO INSURE ALL COOLERS ARE 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WET MOPS ON FLOOR.HANG ALL MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE TO DETER SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS.STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
AUG 262016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 26
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 222016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 22
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PREP AREA LEFT SIDE BEER COOLER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED BASEMENT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL LOOSE FROM WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ALSO MUST REATTACH/RECAULK BASEMENT EXPOSED BOWL TO WALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
HOT WATER TANK ROOM FLOOR LITTERED. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS ON WALL AT BASEMENT PREP AREA BEHIND EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 272016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 27
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PREP AREA LEFT SIDE BEER COOLER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED BASEMENT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL LOOSE FROM WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ALSO MUST REATTACH/RECAULK BASEMENT EXPOSED BOWL TO WALL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS ON WALL AT BASEMENT PREP AREA BEHIND EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 152015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 15
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE SHELVE WITH CLEAN DRY UTENSILS AND DISHES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. PLASTIC CURTAIN OF THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR RIPPED OFF(NOT MAINTAINED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE SERVING AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD/CANOPY. MUST REPLACE .
AUG 212014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 21
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
NOTED PINKISH, GRAYISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL IT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS, BOWLS ETC) AT THE SHELVES OF PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE HALL WAY OF BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.
OCT 152013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 15
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE DUST.
DEC 112012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 11
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MISSING LABELS ON SPICE AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN UTENSILS RACKS SOTRED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OF FLOOR.
JUL 52012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 5
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
(7-38-030) THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WAS SANITIZING BETWEEN 150-156F, WHILE RUNNING IT FOR AT LEAST 5-TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO FIX & MAINTAIN AT 180F AT MANIFOLD; & TO USE THE 3-COMP. SINK (QUATS SANITIZER) UNTIL DISHMACHINE IS FIXED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
COMPRESSORS OF MOST COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE FREE OF DUST BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT NEED DETAILED CLEANING, DUE TO DEBRIS/CLUTTER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE ICE CREAM/SOFT SERVE MACHINE NEEDS A HOT & COLD WATER SUPPLY TO PROPERLY RINSE & SANITIZE HOPPER. UNIT TAGGED UNTIL WATER LINE IS PROVIDED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING & PEST MONITORING.
DEC 62011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 6
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.MUST PROVIDE LABELING FOR ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN ALL PREP COOLERS AT FOOD-SERVICE LINE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.ELECTRIC OVENS IN PREP AREA IN BASEMENT MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS MANAGER CARLOS ALFEREZ MADE AWARE OF SUCH AND DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS OVER FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
JUN 22010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 2
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. Prep coolers rubber door gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace door gaskets.
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. Observed food build up on exterior of dishmachine and lower side of dishmachine drain board. Must clean and maintain equipment.
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 clean interior of floor drains and maintain.
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