MAR 4
2021
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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YOSHI'S CAFE.
BEAT. 34/100
3257 N HALSTED ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 4, 2021 · passed
Failed 3 of 18 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
11 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
81
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jul 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E)- INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER RESERVOIR ICE SHOOT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-204.12- MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BOTH OF THE BAR ICE BINS. 4-202.16- MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR ATTACHED METAL STRIPPING AT THE FRONT KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13- MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE BAR COOLERS OR STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING UNDER FOOD EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST SEAL TO BE NON-POROUS. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-101.11- MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT SEVERAL AREAS IN THE REAR KITCHEN. WORN FLOORING EXPOSING RAW WOOD IN THE FRONT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL. 6-201.11- BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE REAR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT IN SEAMS OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT SEVERAL WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE AND USE SEALANT THAT IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE..
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR BOTH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
FEB 242021FAILED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 24
2021
FAILED
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER RESERVOIR ICE SHOOT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS AND TUNA TARTARE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND REMIND CONSUMERS ON MENU OF ALL ITEMS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BOTH OF THE BAR ICE BINS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR ATTACHED METAL STRIPPING AT THE FRONT KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE BAR COOLERS OR STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING UNDER FOOD EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST SEAL TO BE NON-POROUS. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK FROM CEILING PIPE INTO A BUCKET IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR.----NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT SEVERAL AREAS IN THE REAR KITCHEN. WORN FLOORING EXPOSING RAW WOOD IN THE FRONT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BLACKENED MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE REAR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT IN SEAMS OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT SEVERAL WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE AND USE A SEALANT THAT IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR BOTH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2365306 ON 3-5-20 NOT CORRECTED. #51- BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
MAR 52020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 5
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED AN UNAPPROVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON PREMISES USED FOR MEATS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CEASE USE OF VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE UNTIL APPROVED BY CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
NO HACCP PLAN FOR VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE SEE VIOLATION #29.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SURFACE OF SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES. MUST REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM TIN FOIL, SURFACE OF SAID SHELVES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
FEB 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (SUSHI) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
NOTED NO SUSHI LAB ANALYSES TEST LETTER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE LAB ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN-FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE FOOD STORAGE/PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE WALK COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED A COOKING STOVE NOT POSITIONED INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STOVE OR POSITION THE STOVE INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NOTED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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JUL 272017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 27
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED A CRACK IN THE GARAGE DOOR, APPROX. 6 INCHES LONG, NEAR THE TOP OF THE DOOR. (WALK IN COOLERS AND SHELVING WITH KITCHEN UTENSILS ARE STORED IN THE GARAGE). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE CRACK SO THAT THE DOOR IS WEATHER PROOF AND PEST PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DUSTY FAN COVERS IN REACH IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPLACE MISSING COVING UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL TO THE RIGHT OF THE HOT WATER HEATER, APPROX. 5 INCHES WIDE WHERE INSULATION IS COMING OUT OF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LAUNDRY ROOM AND ADJACENT HALL. MUST REPLACE. MUST REPLACE MISSING FAN COVER IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
SEP 12016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 1
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET, ICE MACHINE, AND ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINES. MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 272015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 27
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
HEAVY FROST BUILDUP ON THE CURTAINS ATTACHED TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER UNITS REGULARLY AND TO SCRAPE AND REMOVE THE REMAINING ICE AND FROST BUILDUP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE COOLER DOORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHTBULBS IN THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE PREP TABLES IN THE PASTRY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE CEILING VENT COVER IS HANING FROM THE CEILING VENT PARTIALLY TORN OFF. INSTRUCTED TO FASTEN THE CEILING VENT COVER TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE WITH PROPER VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
APR 172014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 17
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.RUSTY RACKS INIDE VEGETABLE PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES BY DISHMACHINE AREA AND MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT. CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT NEAR TO FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA ON HALLWAY NEXT TO EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT CEILING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP AREAS IN MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN. MUST PROPRLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
OCT 152013FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 15
2013
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE WATER BACKING UP WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON, THEN WILL DRAIN WHEN WATER IS TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. MUST USE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS OR USE DISHMACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE SALAD REACH IN COOLER AND CEILING LIGHT BULB COVER TOO SHORT (WILL NOT REACH END CAP) AT SAME. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND PROVIDE LIGHT COVER TO REACH BOTH SIDES OF END CAPS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAITAIN.
NOV 162012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 16
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS LINER FOR COOLER DOOR HANDLE. MUST BE CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER ABOVE DOOR ENTRANCE.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED TOWELS USED TO COVER CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP. MUST USE CLEAN MATERIALS TO COVER EQUIPMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS ON DRY FOODS STORED IN BASEMENT. MOTORCYCLES AND CANS OF GASOLINE MUST NOT BE STORED AT ENTRANCE TO REAR WALK-IN COOLER.
NOV 132012PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 13
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK FOUND WITH DIRTY DISHES INSIDE. REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED BY DIRTY PANS AND GARBAGE CONTAINER AND OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING SINK FOR POT WASHING THAT IS LOCATED NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR DISH WASHING. SAME EXPOSED HAND SINK WITHOUT SOAP. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL WHERE ICE IS MADE WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO READY TO EAT ICE IN BIN. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
OBSERVED FOUR USED CANS OF "RAID ROACH KILLER" INSECTICIDE IN LAUNDRY ROOM WHERE CLEAN LINEN USED IN FOOD CONTACT AREAS IS STORED AND CLEANED. PESTICIDES ARE TO BE USED AND APPLIED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. ONLY. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED PESTICIDES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6-28-12 NOT CORRECTED. #31-EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION, COVERED OR WRAPPED.#35-DIRTY SHELLFISH TAGS BEING STORED IN AN OPEN CONTAINER ON WALL NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE FROM ICE MACHINE AREA AND STORE IN A NON-FOOD CONTACT/CONTAMINATION AREA.#38-LEAK AT NOZZLE ON FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED ALL DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS LINER FOR COOLER DOOR HANDLE. MUST BE CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER ABOVE DOOR ENTRANCE.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED TOWELS USED TO COVER CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP. MUST USE CLEAN MATERIALS TO COVER EQUIPMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS ON DRY FOODS STORED IN BASEMENT. MOTORCYCLES AND CANS OF GASOLINE MUST NOT BE STORED AT ENTRANCE TO REAR WALK-IN COOLER.
AUG 292012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 29
2012
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION, COVERED OR WRAPPED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BASEBOARD FLOOR COVING UNDER DISH MACHINE MISSING WITH WALL IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE MISSING COVING AND REPAIR WALL BASEBOARD. FLOORING IN SOUTHEAST CORNER OF FRONT PREP WITH OPEN HOLES AROUND ELECTRICAL WIRING. MUST SEAL ALL FLOOR OPENINGS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DIRTY SHELLFISH TAGS BEING STORED IN AN OPEN CONTAINER ON WALL NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE FROM ICE MACHINE AREA AND STORE IN A NON-FOOD CONTACT/CONTAMINATION AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION ABOVE REAR PREP OVENS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
: THE FOLLOWING LEAKS MUST BE REPAIRED. AT NOZZLE ON FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. UNDER LEFT COMPARTMENT ON REAR PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE HOSE AND THREADED NOZZLE FROM REAR PREP TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. REAR PREP GAS STOVE MUST BE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION OR REMOVED.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
CLEAN LINENS USED ON COOKS LINE FOUND BLACKENED AND BADLY STAINED. MUST REPLACE.
JUN 282012PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING WHILE DISHES BEING WASHED. FOUND CHLORINE SANITIZER AT 0PPM AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINED TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A LEVEL OF SANITIZER TO 100 PPM.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION, COVERED OR WRAPPED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BASEBOARD FLOOR COVING UNDER DISH MACHINE MISSING WITH WALL IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE MISSING COVING AND REPAIR WALL BASEBOARD. FLOORING IN SOUTHEAST CORNER OF FRONT PREP WITH OPEN HOLES AROUND ELECTRICAL WIRING. MUST SEAL ALL FLOOR OPENINGS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DIRTY SHELLFISH TAGS BEING STORED IN AN OPEN CONTAINER ON WALL NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE FROM ICE MACHINE AREA AND STORE IN A NON-FOOD CONTACT/CONTAMINATION AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION ABOVE REAR PREP OVENS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE FOLLOWING LEAKS MUST BE REPAIRED. AT NOZZLE ON FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. UNDER LEFT COMPARTMENT ON REAR PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE HOSE AND THREADED NOZZLE FROM REAR PREP TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. REAR PREP GAS STOVE MUST BE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION OR REMOVED.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
CLEAN LINENS USED ON COOKS LINE FOUND BLACKENED AND BADLY STAINED. MUST REPLACE.
JUN 92011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 9
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,AND DRY STORAGE(SOME OF THE PRODUCTS ARE OPENED).
JUL 152010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 15
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA, AND WIRE RACKS IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.
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. SEAL THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD OF THE REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE CONDENSATE DRIP PANS IN THE PRODUCE AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLERS.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →