JUL 8
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ZAYTUNE MEDITERRANEAN GRILL.
YOUR CALL. 67/100
3129 S MORGAN ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 8, 2025 · passed
13 of 22 inspections passed, 3 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
22
13 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
94
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jan 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A FOOD ITEM NOT COVERED AT THE FRONT COUNTER ACROSS FROM THE SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN SURFACES SUCH AS COLD/FREEZER UNITS AND IN BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN
OCT 252024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 25
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" IN LEFT CORNER OF BACK ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST FROM COMING IN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS NEAR GRILL. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN THE COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 272023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 27
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) FOUND SMALL LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). FOUND THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
JUL 252023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 25
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD TO THE PIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (LAMB, CHICKEN, BEEF, YOGURT) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49F - 68F, LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ALL REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS ( 300 LBS AT $800). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED PICKLED VEGETABLES LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE OPERATOR STATES IT IS MADE ON-SITE. A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SHALL OBTAIN AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM CDPH BEFORE PICKLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO NO LONGER SELL OR SERVE SAID FOOD ITEM UNTIL HACCP AND A VARIANCE ARE APPROVED BY CDPH. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS SAID FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
FOUND NO HACCP OR VARIANCE ON SITE. APPROVED HACCP AND VARIANCE IS REQUIRED FOR PICKLING FOOD ITEMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR REACH-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER RANGING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F - 64F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. DRAWER COOLER, 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, AND WALK-IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE SAID COOLERS UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. 2 PREP COOLERS NOW AT 41F. THE DRAWER COOLER, 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, AND WALK-IN COOLER REMAIN TAGGED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND SMALL LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
FEB 152022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 15
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11 OBSERVED DRY FOOD LABELS MISSING FROM SEVERAL CONTAINERS NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH MIXING BOWL COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS OF DRY FOOD
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-904.11 OBSERVED KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND CLEAN THE KNIVES AND TO PLACE THE KNIVES IN A SANITARY LOCATION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED MISSING COVER ON RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE A COVER ON RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN CAMERA ROOM ( ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR) ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES STORED ON FLOOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND KEEP ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 OBSERVED GROUT MISSING AROUND THE FLOOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT THE FLOOR AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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JAN 42021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 4
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE/POSTER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE/POSTERS AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. -THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VARIOUS AREAS IN THE PREP IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS. MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND NO LIGHTING IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
SEE VIOLATION #60.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2282362 DATED 03/29/2019 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #57. OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #58. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
THE LAST NON-COMPLIANCE SUMMARY DATED 03/29/2019 NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST ALL INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARIES IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b) NO CITATION ISSUED
MAR 292019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAY 112018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 11
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF STORAGE SHELVES ACROSS FROM FRONT SERVICE COUNTER OF FOOD SPILLS/DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR AROUND DEEP FRYER AND AT GRILL STATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH PROPER PPM WHEN NOT IN USE.
FEB 272017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 27
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND DISHWASHERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
FEB 212017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 21
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. THE 2 DOOR SALAD PREP COOLER HAD AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 70F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HUMMUS AND CREAM SAUCE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR SALAD PREP COOLER. OBSERVED FETA CHEESE AT 58.2F, COOKED RICE AT 59.9F, HUMMUS AT 57.9F, AND CREAM SAUCE AT 58.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $90. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND DISHWASHERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 22016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 2
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE SALAD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED BY THE DRINK DISPENSOR BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED MINOR DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 282016FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 28
2016
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED A REFRIGERATION UNIT DRAWER UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT 60F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP) INSIDE SAID UNIT. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT SO THAT IT MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; FALAFEL 5 1/2 LBS AT 62F, STEAK 9 LBS AT 53F, GROUND BEEF 2LBS AT 47.8F, CHICKEN, 27 LBS AT 58.5F, RAW SHRIMP AT 56.2F. ALL VALUED AT $1000. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. RECOMMENDED ADDED DUMPSTER OR ADDED GARBAGE PICK UPS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP DUMPSTER LID TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE SALAD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED BY THE DRINK DISPENSOR BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED MINOR DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 172016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 17
2016
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO PROPERLY TEST SANITIZER CONCENTRATION ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES NOT ON SITE. MANAGER STATES OWNER KEEPS THE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ON SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTORS AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 172015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 17
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS IN PREP SINK WITH NO SOAP. HANDS MUST BE WASHED IN AN APPROVED HAND WASHING SINK WITH SOAP, WARM RUNNING WATER AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. OBSERVED ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER SLICING CUCUMBERS WITH BARE HANDS AND NO GLOVES. INFORMED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN 151.9F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(FOOD DEBRIS).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE HOSE OR INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON FAUCET OF SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE CLUTTER AND ALL ITEMS INSIDE UTILITY SINK.
JUL 12015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 1
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE HOSE OR INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON FAUCET OF SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE CLUTTER AND ALL ITEMS INSIDE UTILITY SINK.
JUN 202014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUN 20
2014
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,MANUAL POTATO SLICER,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ETC.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ARE DIRTY BENEATH FOUNTAIN DRINK SYRUP STORAGE,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL HOLES ON WALL ABOVE THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
(1)BURNT-OUT LIGHT LIGHT BULB AT KITCHEN HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS SAME AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY NOT INSIDE THE MOP SINK.
JUN 192014PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
JUN 19
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-8040 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:D.BHATTAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,MANUAL POTATO SLICER,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ETC.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ARE DIRTY BENEATH FOUNTAIN DRINK SYRUP STORAGE,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL HOLES ON WALL ABOVE THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
(1)BURNT-OUT LIGHT LIGHT BULB AT KITCHEN HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS SAME AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY NOT INSIDE THE MOP SINK.
MAR 142013FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2013
FAILED
9 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO PERSON WITH A VALID CITY OF FOOD SANITATION LICENSE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ELIAS CANDOISSAK HAS A STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE ISSUED ON 2/23/13 AND STATES THAT HE IS WAITING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. HE HAS NO PROOF THAT HE PAID FOR THE CITY SUCH AS A LETTER VERIFYING PAYMENT, OR A LETTER VERIFYING WHERE HE TOOK THE CLASS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JAN. 6, 2012 AS DESCRIBED IN VIOLATIONS 33, 34, 35, 36 AND 38. MUST CORRECT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN POTATO DICER, CUTTING BOARD AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE HOOD IN THE PREP AERA THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES THICK WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOODS.
JAN 62012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 6
2012
PASSED
5 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. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS.
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. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS.
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. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE HOOD IN THE PREP AERA THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP.
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. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES THICK WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.
JAN 102011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 10
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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