MAY 21
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ZACATACOS.
BEAT. 18/100
5925 S PULASKI RD · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 21, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 7 of 34 inspections. 37 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
34
16 passed · 11 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
168
includes 37 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, CFM, ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION AT 12:30PM WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS (EGGS, CHICKEN, BEEF) WERE BEING STORED, PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. CFM ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 1:10PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL FOOD ITEM (BOTTLED DRINK) STORED INSIDE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA(S) FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS, APPROXIMATELY 2-3 DOZEN EGGS, AT COST OF APPROXIMATELY $15, AT 69.3F LEFT IN FOOD CONTAINER NEAR THE GRILL/STOVE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (SEASONINGS, SPICES, SOUR CREAM AND LIME JUICE) IN PREP AREAS STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF BEVERAGES (CASES OF CANNED AND BOTTLED SODA POPS) STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF ICE SCOOPER AT THE FRONTLINE AND AT THE JUICE BAR AREA, BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN STORAGE AND PREP AREAS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN PUBLIC WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 222024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 22
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN COOLER DRAWER UNIT BELOW GRILL: CHEESE AT 54.1F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 52.1F. LARGE DEEP CONTAINERS OF COOKED GREEN SALSA (DATED YESTERDAY 3/21) RANGING FROM 62.1F- 65.1F AND LARGE COOKED LENGUA AT 47.8F IN WALK IN COOLER. ALL SAID ITEMS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 100 LBS $500 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
COOLER DRAWER UNIT UNDER GRILL UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 52.4F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED LENGUA AND SALSA. INSTD TO PROPERLY COOL: (1) ARRANGE IN EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM HEAT TRANSFER THROUGH THE CONTAINER WALLS; AND (2) LOOSELY COVERED OR UNCOVERED IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION DURING THE COOLING PERIOD TO FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER FROM THE SURFACE OF THE FOOD
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO STORED UTENSILS INVERTED (HANDLE UP).
AUG 22023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 2
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE STORAGE AREA ABOVE STAIRWAY IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 72023FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 7
2023
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASH SOAP DISPENSER AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE TO HAND WASH SINK.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT JUICE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS AND FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOIL AND PLASTIC USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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OCT 272021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 27
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
GARBAGE CAN IN RESTROOMS MUST BE COVERED INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 132021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 13
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. RICE, BEANS, CHICKEN, STEAK ETC.... INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PERSON AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 172021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAKS AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIRING. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
GARBAGE CAN IN RESTROOM MUST BE COVERED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN COVERED.
DEC 72020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 7
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (STEAK, BEEF, PORK). INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
SINGLE SERVICE UTENSISL IMPROPERLY STORED WITH EXPOSED MOUTH PIECE. INSTD TO STORE HANDLE UP OR PRE WRAPPED
APR 102020PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violationsDETAILS
APR 10
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violationsDETAILS
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
RAW EGGS AND RAW CHICKEN STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE READY TO EAT CILANTRO IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOODS AND READY TO EAT FOODS PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE
LARGE DEEP CONTAINER OF BEANS COOKED & DATED YESTERDAY 4/9/20 IMPROPERLY COOLED, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 47.5F. DISCUSSED PROPER COOLING TECHNIQUES WITH MANAGER (ICE BATCH, SHALLOW PANS, AND PROPER COOLING AS SUCH 1) Within 2 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 21ºC (70°F); and (2) Within a total of 6 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 5ºC (41°F). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
LARGE DEEP CONTAINER OF BEANS COOKED AND DATED YESTERDAY AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.5F. BEAN DISCARDED AND DENATURE AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LB $10 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
PREMISES LABELING READY TO EAT FOODS (RICE, BEANS, ETC) WITH DATE OF PREPARATION ONLY. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS), WITH PREPARATION DATE COUNTED AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MISSING SPLASHGUARD AT BASEMENT HANDWASH SINK INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN PREP SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK 1ST FLOOR. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RAW WOOD STORAGE CRATES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROPERLY SEAL RAW WOOD SO AS TO A SMOOTH, NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. STOPPER GASKET AT 3RD BASIN AT 1ST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CURRENRTLY USING PLASTIC WRAP. INSTD TO REPAIR STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
NOV 182019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 18
2019
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE SMALL PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF THE GRILL IN THE REAR 1ST FL. FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN POOR REPAIR AND MUST BE REPLACED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITHOUT LIDS/COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS/COVERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT ARE BROKEN/DAMAGED, NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOPS STORED IN THE BUCKET OF DIRTY WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
OCT 42019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 4
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
20. PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT ARE BROKEN/DAMAGED, NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOPS STORED IN THE BUCKET OF DIRTY WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUL 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS AND FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 152019FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 15
2019
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS AND FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2300387 ON 6-27-19; 25 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ON MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
JUN 272019FAILED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2019
FAILED
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN (BEEF 160.7F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ON MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS AND FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 172018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 17
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPOnDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SINK AT WAIT/SERVING STATION NEAR REAR BY TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTD TO PROVIDE ON MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN PREP SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK 1ST FLOOR AND HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PITTED CUTTING BOARDS AT BOTH PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN BOARDS, REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 152018FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 15
2018
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPOnDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SINK AT WAIT/SERVING STATION NEAR REAR BY TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-601.11(A) - CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT OR TOUCH. NOTED SOILED CUTTING BOARD ON SOILED FLOOR WITH STANDING WATER. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTD TO PROVIDE ON MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN PREP SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK 1ST FLOOR AND HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PITTED CUTTING BOARDS AT BOTH PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN BOARDS, REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114(A)- EXTREME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WHERE HOT WATER TANK LOCATED. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ARTICLES FROM AREA AND MAINTAIN CLEAR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/7/18: 4-301.12(A) BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY WITHOUT RELEASING WATER AT EXTREMELY SLOW INTERVALS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
AUG 72018FAILED12 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 7
2018
FAILED
12 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPODING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDSINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA BLOCKED WITH BROOM AND EMPTY PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER HOLDER IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO HAVE SINK EMPTY, CLEAR, AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWISHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATON VIOLATION 7-38-030C. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE MINIMUM OF 100F AND MAINTAIN. PRUORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION. 7-38-030C
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SINK AT WAIT/SERVING STATION NEAR REAR BY TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTD TO PROVIDE ON MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT AND IN STAIRWELL. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030A. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PRODUCE BEING STORED IN PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PITTED CUTTING BOARDS AT BOTH PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN BOARDS, REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY WITHOUT RELEASING WATER AT EXTREMELY SLOW INTERVALS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 162017FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 16
2017
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#197596 DATE#11/21/16. VIOLATION# 32 CUTTING BOARDS AT 1ST. FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT PREP IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. DISCOLORED OR DEEP CUTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE BASEMENT #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED IN 1ST FLOOR PREP, AND BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM OF CHLORING SANITIZER.
NOV 212016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 21
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT PREP IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN, DISCOLORED OR DEEP CUTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN CORNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER ICE MACHINE. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 182016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 18
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND PORK MEAT CONE ON DISPLAY AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 71.1 DEGREES. MEAT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE 15 POUNDS $200.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT PREP IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN, DISCOLORED OR DEEP CUTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN CORNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER ICE MACHINE. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 132016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 13
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT PREP IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN, DISCOLORED OR DEEP CUTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN CORNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER ICE MACHINE. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 52016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 5
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND REACH IN PREP COOLER AT MAIN PREP LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 57.9 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. UNIT MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. UNIT IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING STORAGE: 30 PIUNDS RAW STEAK 56.8 DEGREES, 10 POUNDS RAW CHICKEN 56.4 DEGREES, 10 POUNDS RAW STEAK SANDWICH MEAT 58.2 DEGREES. ALL MEATS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE 50 POUNDS, $200.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND NO SOAP AT BASEMENT HANDSINK WHERE ALL FOOD PREPARATION OCCURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER OBTAINED SOAP IMMEDIATELY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS. IE...STEAK, CHICKEN, PORK ETC... NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, LIGHT SHIELD NEED AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 182016FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 18
2016
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH LARGE BUILD UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE AT THE INTERIOR OF MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS ON SITE TO PROPERLY MEASURE SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE STRIPS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM APRIL 7, 2015 REPT# 1516237 INSP#372. #38 OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA WITHOUT A EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ALL FOOD MUST BE REMOVED FROM FLOOR IN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
APR 72015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 7
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SITTING OUT ON A SHELF FOR 2 HRS, 7LBS RAW CHICKEN 51.8*F, AND COOKED CHICKEN 3LBS 63.3*F PRODUCT WAS DENATURED/DISPOSED OF BY WORKER 10 LBS CHICKEN VALUE $80.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 1515342 DATED 12/22/2014, CORRECT BY DATE 3/22/2015.# 32 NEED TO PROVIDE A DIVIDER BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE SOUP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE WAITRESS STATION LOCATED IN THE NEW DINING ROOM AREA. PREMISES PLACED PLASTIC TRAY AS A TEMPORARY AT THIS TIME TO KEEP HAND WASHING WATER FROM SPLASHING ON TO THE SOUP CONTAINER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND DRY MOP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING GOING INTO THE BASEMENT PREP/COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA WITHOUT A EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSEERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
DEC 222014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 22
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEED TO PROVIED A DIVIDER BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE SOUP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE WAITRESS STATION LOCATED IN THE NEW DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIED DIVIDER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. ALSO SOME FILTERS ARE MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROVIDE THE MISSING FILTERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN BASEMENT STOREROOM HAS DUST AND DIRT ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR.
NOV 172014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 17
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEED TO PROVIED A DIVIDER BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE SOUP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE WAITRESS STATION LOCATED IN THE NEW DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIED DIVIDER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. ALSO SOME FILTERS ARE MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROVIDE THE MISSING FILTERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT STOREROOM HAS DUST AND DIRT ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR.
FEB 52014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 5
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THEM, LOCATION BASEMENT STORE ROOM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEED A DIVIDER BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE SOUP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE WAITRESS STATION LOCATED IN THE NEW DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIED DIVIDER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.ALSO SOME FILTERS ARE MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROVIDE THE MISSING FILTERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN.
APR 112013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 11
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT ON WALK-IN COOLER CEILING. REMOVE SAME.
FEB 172012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 17
2012
PASSED
4 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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL MAY ENTER THE PREP AREAS.
FEB 282011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 28
2011
PASSED
4 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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOK TOP AT 1ST FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT SHEILDS NEED AT BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE MISSING OR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. ALL WASTE LINES MUST DRAIN TO OPEN DRAIN SITE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 82010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 8
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. THE LEGS AND SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLES ARE STARTING TO RUST. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
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. THE HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN THE KNIFE RACK AND SHELVES IN THE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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.THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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