El Faro Restaurant

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	1	9	0
2025	1	4	0
2024	1	7	1
2023	1	3	1
2022	2	9	1
2020	2	7	0
2019	2	15	1
2018	2	22	4
2017	2	6	0
2016	3	28	2
2015	1	6	0
2014	1	3	0
2013	1	4	0
2012	2	10	1
2011	2	19	1
2010	1	9	1

Mar 25, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
Severity not stated
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND COVER ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Aug 20, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING SOUP, CHICKEN, BEANS, SLICED AVOCADO. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED CUSTOMER MEN'S RESTROOM WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR HYGIENIC PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM 2022 ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.

Sep 11, 2024 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING, SOUP, CHICKEN, BEANS, SLICED AVOCADO. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority Corrected on site
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING (SALAD) READY TO EAT FOOD(LETTUCE) AND TACOS WITH BARE HANDS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ALL SLICED LETTUCE AND TORILLA WITH CHEESE AND USE GLOVES FOR PREPARING ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. ITEMS WERE VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL COST OF ORDER $55.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED ORANGE SOILED TOWELS STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZER BUCKET WITH SANITIZER STRENGTH AT @ LEAST 50 PPM.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPACE WHERE BEVERAGE DISPENSERS ARE LOCATED WITH EXCESSIVE SPILLS AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH SLIGHT WATER LEAK ON EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Aug 15, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CUTTING READY TO EAT FOOD(LETTUCE) WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ALL SLICED LETTUCE, SANITIZE EQUIPMENT, AND USE GLOVES FOR PREPARING ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. (LETTUCE DISCARDED 10LBS AT A COST OF $20)
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE FINAL RINSE (180F) FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. (TEST STRIPS PROVIDED BY MANAGER AT END OF INSPECTION).
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 15, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Aug 1, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER MAKING A SANDWICH AND CUTTING FRESH FRUIT WITH HIS BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED THAT GLOVES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING ANY READY TO EAT FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

SOME WASHROOMS WITHOUT PROPER HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AND SOME EXPOSED HANDSINKS WITHOUT PROPER HANDWASHING SIGNAGE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND TWENTY MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN PANTRY ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF. FOUND TEN FRUIT FLIES IN THE SAME ROOM ON THE SHELF AND TWENTY FRUIT FLIES IN THE PROCESSING ROOM ON THE CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS AND WAIT STAFF NOT WEARING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
Not serious Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.

Oct 14, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN LOCATED IN TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ABOVE ALL IN USE PREP AREA TABLES IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTS LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLES FILLED WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 7, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERISKING IN MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS (BEEF,EGGS MADE ANY SYLE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN LOCATED IN TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ABOVE ALL IN USE PREP AREA TABLES IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTS LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLES FILLED WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 18, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 4 CONTAINERS OF SALSA STORED IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER WITH AN IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 75.4F, 72.0F, 80.5F, 80.4F 2LBS AND WORTH $40.00. ALSO A CONTAINER OF STEAK WITH AN IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 50.4F 3LBS WORTH $15. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNITARLY DISCARDED THE FOOD ITEMS ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE USED BY DATE MARK ON ALL READY TO EAT AND PREPARED FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER (SUNNY SIDE UP EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON ALL MENUS ON PREMISE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATON 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH ITS COMMON NAME.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A BROKEN BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.

Feb 13, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, BEANS, STEAK, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT PROVIDED AS REQUIRED (SUNNY SIDE EGGS, CARNE ASADA, ETC). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS (PURSES) IMPROPERLY STORED ON SHELVES USED FOR DRY STORAGE. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IN USE IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

LARGE PLASTIC 30 GALLON GARBAGE TYPE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE READY TO EAT SALSA, VEGETABLES, ETC. IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND USE PROPER CONTAINER/EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED CILANTRO/JALAPENOS/ONIONS BEING STORED IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS FROM SUPPLIER IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR VERIFICATION

Mar 2, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2145351 2/22/18 #18- STILL FINDING AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG TOP AND BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR,REAR DELIVERY DOOR AND PATIO DOOR ALONG BOTTOM.OWNER IS NOW REPAIRING THE DOORS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.SMALL FLY ACTIVITY HAS BEEN MINIMIZED AND PEST CONTROL WAS ON SITE ON 2/23/18.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND DISHES ON REAR DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINK NEXT TO COUNTER TOPS IN HALLWAY DRINK STATION AREA/FRONT PREP DRINK STATION AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON REAR STORAGE AREA CHEST FREEZER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS AND PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,FRYERS AND UNDERSIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,MEAT SLICER,GRINDERS ETC.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON FANGUARD COVERS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP AREAS,STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS,DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED UPPER WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA OVER VENTILATION HOOD,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,HOLES IN BRICK WALLS IN BASEMENT,DAMAGED WALL TILE NEAR WALL OUTLET IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE 1-EYE STOVES UNDER VENTILATION HOODS IN PREP AREAS.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED FROM ON TOP OF FOOD ARTICLES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE SOILED TOWELS IN SANITIZING BUCKETS.

Feb 22, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED 4 FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING READY TO EAT (CUT ONIONS,BREAD,SHREDDED LETTUCE,SLICED TOMATOES)WITH BARE HANDS PUTTING THESE FOOD ITEMS ON PLATES AND SANDWICHES WITHOUT USING GLOVES OR UTENSILS AND ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING GARBAGE CAN WITH GLOVES ON AND THEN PICKED UP FOOD ITEMS AND STARTED PEELING WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS.ALSO,A FOOD HANDLER WIPED HIS GLOVED HANDS ON A SOILED TOWEL SITTING ON GRILL TABLE AND HANDLED COOKED BREAD.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION/PROVIDE GLOVES OR UTENSILS FOR READY TO EAT FOODS.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
Serious Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER/DISH WASHER RINSING OUT 2- JUST USED BLENDERS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT DRINK STATION AREA AND THEN REUSED THEM WITHOUT SETTING UP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SETTING UP SINK.(CRITICAL7-38-030)
Serious Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF IN FRONT PREP AREA/DRINK STATION AREA WITH OUT SOAP AT HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING WHILE FOOD AND DRINKS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF A DEAD RAT ON FLOOR UNDER REAR PREP AREA PREP/STORAGE TABLE.ALSO,1-RAT DROPPING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN SEASONING STORAGE AREA,REAR PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA AND NEAR MOPSINK.APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG TOP AND BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR,REAR DELIVERY DOOR AND PATIO DOOR ALONG BOTTOM,KITCHEN DOOR RUSTED OUT ALONG BOTTOM,INTERIOR WALL NEAR BASEMENT DOOR OPENINGS IN BRICK.MUST REMOVE DEAD RODENT AND DROPPING.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/22/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL TO GO DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND DISHES ON REAR DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINK NEXT TO COUNTER TOPS IN HALLWAY DRINK STATION AREA/FRONT PREP DRINK STATION AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON REAR STORAGE AREA CHEST FREEZER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS AND PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,FRYERS AND UNDERSIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,MEAT SLICER,GRINDERS ETC.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON FANGUARD COVERS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP AREAS,STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS,DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED UPPER WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA OVER VENTILATION HOOD,ABOVE REAR MOPSINK,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,HOLES IN BRICK WALLS IN BASEMENT,DAMAGED WALL TILE NEAR WALL OUTLET IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PLACE 1-EYE STOVES UNDER VENTILATION HOODS IN PREP AREAS.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED FROM ON TOP OF FOOD ARTICLES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE SOILED TOWELS IN SANITIZING BUCKETS.

Jan 27, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND AIR VENTS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 19, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN 3 DIFFERANT AREAS OF THE RESTAURANT. JUICE AREA, GARBAGE AREA, AND WALK WAY. APPROXIMATELY 20 FLIES NOTED. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN AND DISCOLORED MUST BE RELACED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER EQUIPMENT. FLOOR AREA IN FRONT OF GARBAGE COMPACTOR IN NEED OF REGROUTING TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS WHERE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND AIR VENTS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 22, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PRODUCTS PREPARED ON PREMISES THAT IS PACKAGED FOR SALE MUST HAVE LABELS WHICH STATE THE NAME, ADDRESS, PRODUCT NAME, AND INGREDIENTS ON EACH CONTAINER.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, AND RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES, AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(FRYERS, OVENS)AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS).
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED. PE-PAINT WALLS WHERE PAINT SI CHIPPING.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOKS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Jun 20, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT NOR TEMPERATURE TEST KIT ON PREMISES. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION CRITICAL 7-42-090.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PRODUCTS PREPARED ON PREMISES THAT IS PACKAGED FOR SALE MUST HAVE LABELS WHICH STATE THE NAME, ADDRESS, PRODUCT NAME, AND INGREDIENTS ON EACH CONTAINER.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT) IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, AND RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES, AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(FRYERS, OVENS)AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS).
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED. PE-PAINT WALLS WHERE PAINT SI CHIPPING.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOKS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Jun 13, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN DEEP CONTAINERS ON PREP TABLE IN REAR MEAT FOOD PREP AREA AT 105.1F AND 112.4F. ALSO FOUND PORK STORED IN COOLER IN FRONT MAIN FOOD PREP AREA IN COOLER AT 54.3F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE, STORED AND HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW, OR COOLED WITHIN 6 HOURS IN SHALLOW CONTAINERS(140-7- IN 2 HOURS AND 70-40 IN 4 HOURS. PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES. 80 FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 20 ON WALLS INSIDE SMALL STORAGE ROOM NEAR MEAT PREP ROOM, 40 ON EXTERIOR OF COMPACTOR AND ON THE ONIONS STORED NEXT TO THE COMPACTOR, 20 OBSERVED FLYING AROUND MEAT PREP ROOM, AND THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND REQUEST A VISIT, REMOVE ALL AFFECTED ONIONS FROM PREMISES, CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS, UNCLEAN SURFACES AND ELIMINATE FROM PREMISES. ALSO FOUND STORM DOORS BEING USED AS SCREEN DOORS IN REAR MAIN FOOD PREP AREA THAT ARE NOT INSECT NOR RODENT PROOF. MUST EITHER REPAIR OR REPLACE THESE DOORS(MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING ALONG THE SIDES, BOTTOMS AND MUST HAVE MESH SCREEN INSTALLED OVER THE LARGE HOLES TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

GREASE FOUND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND ONE OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS HAS A LID THAT WILL NOT CLOSE(8 INCHES ABOVE THE RIM). MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND REPAIR LID OR REQUEST A REPLACEMENT GARBAGE DUMPSTER(MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL OR TEMPERATURE TEST KITS ON PREMISES, MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PRODUCTS PREPARED ON PREMISES THAT IS PACKAGED FOR SALE MUST HAVE LABELS WHICH STATE THE NAME, ADDRESS, PRODUCT NAME, AND INGREDIENTS ON EACH CONTAINER.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT) IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, AND RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES, AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(FRYERS, OVENS)AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND ARES ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS).
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED. PE-PAINT WALLS WHERE PAINT SI CHIPPING.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOKS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Aug 25, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED A PLASTIC CUP BEING USED AS A SCOOP IN A CONTAINER WITH SLICED PINEAPPLES LOCATED BY THE FRESH JUICE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE UTENSILS SUCH AS TONGS OR SPOONS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE OF A FREEZER LOCATED IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES AND YELLOW STAINS. MANAGER REPLACED SAID CUTTING BOARD IMMEDIATELY.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE PREP TABLES THRU OUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED BY THE FRUIT JUICE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED BY THE FRUIT JUICING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 29, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

COOKED PRODUCTS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO DO SO.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES ON SITE. INSTD TO PAINT/SEAL SAME. EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO PAINT/SEAL SAME.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

IMPROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS (CUPS, BOWLS) FOR BULK PRODUCTS BEING USED AND STORED IN PRODUCT. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS(SCOOPS, ETC) AND STORE PROPERLY.

Jul 3, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE POTATO SCOOP/CONTAINER IS CRACKED AND STORED HANDLE DOWN IN THE FOOD, REPLACE WITH A SANITARY CONTAINER WITH A LONGER HANDLE SO IT ISN'T IN THE FOOD.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE ROBOT COUPE FOOD PROCESSOR HAS A DIRTY, STAINED INTERIOR GASKET, REPLACE THE GASKET AND WASH, RINSE SANITIZE AND AIR DRY THE UNIT DAILY AS NEEDED. SEVERAL OF THE ONE DOOR COOLERS HAS DUSTY COILS AND THE PREPARED FOOD WALK IN COOLER HAS A MILDEW STAINED CEILING, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE COOLERS.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

THE CLEANING SCRUB PADS ARE STORED ON AN UNSANITARY RACK, REPLACE SAID RACK.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

THE ICE SCOOP HOLDER IS DIRTY INSIDE; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE REGULARLY.

Nov 13, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALL AT END OF GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA HAS PEELING PAINT; REPAINT WALL WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST NOTED. ALSO CLEAN OTHER CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA THAT SPRAYS WATER WHEN IT IS ON.

Nov 6, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED FOR A RETAIL FOOD OPERATION AT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH RUST STAINS AND MOLD BUILD UP AFTER REMOVING FRONT EXTERIOR COVER; MUST CONTACT COMPANY TO SERVICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF UNTIL SERVICED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL SERVICED/CLEANED. CONTACT THE CDPH BY FAX AT 312 746-4240 TO REMOVE TAG TO INSPECT MACHINE BEFORE USING AGAIN.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR WITH A SMALL HOLE AT BOTTOM LEFT SIDE; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AT DOOR.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALL AT END OF GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA HAS PEELING PAINT; REPAINT WALL WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST NOTED. ALSO CLEAN OTHER CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA THAT SPRAYS WATER WHEN IT IS ON.

Mar 3, 2011 Consultation · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS,PREPACKAGED DESSERTS.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,RUSTY VENTILATION VENTS,GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WINDOW SILLS & SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WATER DISPENSER.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,MISSING WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,DOOR SWEEPS ADJUSTED ON BOTH PATIO DOORS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA,SEWER LIDS IN BASEMENT.MUST SEAL HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: 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.SOME CHEST FREEZERS.

Feb 14, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDS IN PREP AREAS,TOILET ROOMS,3- COMPARTMENT SINKS,MOP SINKS AT THIS TIME WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED ,HANDLED & SERVED.HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED AT 2:20 P.M. OBSERVED A 65 GALLON HOT WATER TANK IN BASEMENT.RECOMMENDED TO MANAGER TO INSTALL A LARGER HOT WATER TANK CONDUSIVE TO BUSINESS WORKING HOURS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS,PREPACKAGED DESSERTS.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
Not serious Minor
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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,RUSTY VENTILATION VENTS,GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.
Not serious Minor
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.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WINDOW SILLS & SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WATER DISPENSER.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.
Not serious Minor
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,MISSING WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,DOOR SWEEPS ADJUSTED ON BOTH PATIO DOORS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
Not serious Minor
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.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA,SEWER LIDS IN BASEMENT.MUST SEAL HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
Not serious Minor
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.SOME CHEST FREEZERS.

Jun 29, 2010 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 6 DOZ. EGGS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE RANGING FROM 53.4F TO 58.1F, INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. MUST KEEP COLD FOODS AT 4OF OR BELOW. EGGS DISCARDED; $40.00. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[A]CRITICAL.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; GRILL AT FRONT KITCHEN, FRYER, MICROWAVE OVEN, ICE MACHINE, CHEST FREEZERS, AND MEAT COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER A, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT FRONT KITCHEN, EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS, WALK IN COOLERS, STORAGE ROOMS AND BASEMENT.
Not serious Minor
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. MUST REPAIR EAST WALL AT JUICE/DRINK PREP AREA AND WEST WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT, AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS.
Not serious Minor
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. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT BOTH KITCHEN, ABOVE PREP TABLES.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR FRONT KITCHEN 3PART SINK FAUCET, PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE FOR EXPOSED SINK SAME AREA, PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR MAIN KITCHEN OVENS, AND REPAIR REAR PRODUCTION AREA 3PART SINK FAUCET.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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