YOSHI'S CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

3257 N HALSTED ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2021.

Last inspected Mar 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 4

2021

PASS 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E)- INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER RESERVOIR ICE SHOOT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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..

Minor Documentation & Training

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 24

2021

FAIL 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER RESERVOIR ICE SHOOT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BOTH OF THE BAR ICE BINS.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR BOTH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

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 5

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

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.

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

NO HACCP PLAN FOR VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE SEE VIOLATION #29.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.

FEB 19

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

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

Serious Food Temperature

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

Serious Other

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

Serious Other

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Other

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.

AUG 3

2017

PASS · 0 violations

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JUL 27

2017

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DUSTY FAN COVERS IN REACH IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING COVING UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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 1

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 27

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 23

2015

PASS · 0 violations

APR 17

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 22

2013

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 15

2013

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAITAIN.

NOV 16

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER ABOVE DOOR ENTRANCE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 13

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Sanitation

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).

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Serious Facility Condition

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER ABOVE DOOR ENTRANCE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 29

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELDS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION ABOVE REAR PREP OVENS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

CLEAN LINENS USED ON COOKS LINE FOUND BLACKENED AND BADLY STAINED. MUST REPLACE.

JUN 28

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

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

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELDS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION ABOVE REAR PREP OVENS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

CLEAN LINENS USED ON COOKS LINE FOUND BLACKENED AND BADLY STAINED. MUST REPLACE.

JUN 9

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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 15

2010

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA, AND WIRE RACKS IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.

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. SEAL THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD OF THE REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE CONDENSATE DRIP PANS IN THE PRODUCE AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLERS.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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