Ann's Bakery

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2025	5	78	0
2024	4	12	6
2023	3	20	3
2022	1	5	0
2020	3	5	0
2019	1	9	0
2018	2	12	0
2017	3	6	1
2016	2	8	2
2015	2	7	0
2014	4	26	2
2013	2	15	0
2012	3	23	1
2011	2	7	0
2010	2	11	0

Sep 5, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : MUST LABEL REPACKAGED BAKERY GOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFORMATION GIVEN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER ALONG TOP & BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MAIN KITCHEN 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & BAKERY 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 3, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

2-101.11. PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (PORK, CABBAGE, SLICING DELI MEATS, ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONATINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SHAKERS,CONTAINERS,BULK,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SPRAYERS,ETC).
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : MUST LABEL REPACKAGED BAKERY GOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFORMATION GIVEN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT FLY ENTRY MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 : OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM PREP TABLES.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 : OBSERVED SCOOPS BEING STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MAIN KITCHEN 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & BAKERY 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT ALL PREP , STORAGE AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM PREP TABLES, FRYER CABINETS,FLOOR MIXERS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR ,PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR BEHIND SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

6-501.111 :PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2622679 8/22/25 NOT CORRECTED #38- STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.200 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALLS AND CEILINGS ,PRODUCE DISPLAY AREA ON ONIONS,REAR STORAGE AREA IN BAGS OF ONIONS,MOPSINK AREASTAFF TOILET ROOM,SALES FLOOR.ALSO APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES ON BAKING AND FOOD PREP TABLES,FLYING AROUND PREMISES. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/3/25.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Aug 22, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,MASHED POTATO,SLICING DELI MEATS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON DUTY AT 10:55 A.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
Severity not stated Corrected on site
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS PANCAKES.OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER REMOVE PANCAKES FROM GRILL IN REAR BREAD BAKING PREP AREA WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE TCS FOODS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR BREAD BAKING/PANCAKE PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA.WERE I OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD AND DISH WASHING SINK MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(NO CITATION ISSUED ISSUED)
Severity not stated Corrected on site
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH 8LBS. COOKED MUSHROOM SOUP-102.3F.11LBS. COOKED PIEROGI-112.7F.6LBS. COOKED POTATO-125.5F.7LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS-101.5F-102.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.32LBS.$222.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONATINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SHAKERS,CONTAINERS,BULK,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SPRAYERS,ETC)
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : MUST LABEL REPACKAGED BAKERY GOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFORMATION GIVEN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.13 OBSERVED AN INSECT ZAPPER STORED ON PREP COUNTER IN DELI AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAINED PROPERLY.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER ALONG TOP & BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT FLY ENTRY MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.150 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALLS AND CEILINGS ,PRODUCE DISPLAY AREA ON ONIONS,REAR STORAGE AREA IN BAGS OF ONIONS,INSIDE OF A BUCKET OF WET MOPHEADS,STAFF TOILET ROOM,SALES FLOOR.ALSO APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES ON BAKING AND FOOD PREP TABLES,FLYING AROUND PREMISES.2- RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/22/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 : OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED 6- ROLLING CARTS WITH BAKED BREADS AND PASTRIES ON SALES FLOOR FOR SALE NOT PROTECTED WITH SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THEM AND ON THEM AND NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC.MUST STORE FOOD PRODUCT PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.PRODUCT WAS REMOVED AND SOME COVERED AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM PREP TABLES.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS BEING STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
Severity not stated
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED FEMALE USING BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS MUST PROVIDE GLOVES OR UTENSILS .
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MAIN KITCHEN 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & BAKERY 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT ALL PREP , STORAGE AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED OUTDATED & DISCOLORED QUAT CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN TESTED THE STRIP COLOR PPM'S IS BLUE AND SHOULD SHOW HUES OF GREEN.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM PREP TABLES, FRYER CABINETS,FLOOR MIXERS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST REATTACH SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFFS 1ST FL. TOILET ROOM DOOR LEADING INTO PREP AREA TO CLOSE TIGHTLY.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR ,PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR BEHIND SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 : MUST PLACE 1- EYE STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN MAIN KITCHEN.

Jun 18, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONATINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SHAKERS,CONTAINERS,BULK,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SPRAYERS,ETC)
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : MUST LABEL REPACKAGED BAKERY GOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFORMATION GIVEN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER ALONG TOP & BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 : OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D) : OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN WALLS AND PIPES IN REAR BAKERY PREP AREA MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MAIN KITCHEN 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & BAKERY 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT ALL PREP , STORAGE AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-102.11 : OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM PREP TABLES, FRYER CABINETS,FLOOR MIXERS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

: 5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR ,PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

: 6-501.14 : MUST PLACE 1- EYE STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN MAIN KITCHEN.

Jun 11, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated Corrected on site
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)
Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,SALMON,ETC).MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:27 A.M.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
Severity not stated Corrected on site
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS, SUCH AS 3.5 LBS. CABBAGE ROLL-86.0F.5.9LBS. SALMON-106.2F.5LBS. CHICKEN MEAT BALLS-120.9F.5.7 LBS. PIEROGI-107.5F.5LBS. PORK CUTLETS-97.3F. 9.3LBS.-MUSHROOM GRAVY-129.6F.5.9LBS.PORK MEAT BALLS-96.8F.9.5LBS. FISH-109.4F.5LBS. VEGETABLES-121.3F.6.9LBS.CHICKEN-124.5F.7LBS. POTATO PANCAKES-106.0F.INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0°F OR ABOVE. APPX.69LBS.$453.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
Severity not stated Corrected on site
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 7.2LBS. CAVIAR-45.7F-46.9F.34LBS. SOUR CREAM-44.8F-45.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 41.2LBS. $400.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION )(COS)
Severity not stated Corrected on site
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 113.7F AND COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 50.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNITS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW. ONCE REPAIRED: FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-3005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONATINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SHAKERS,CONTAINERS,BULK,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SPRAYERS,ETC)
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL REPACKAGED BAKERY GOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFORMATION GIVEN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLITTING AROUND, RESTING ON UPPER WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA, SALES FLOOR AT ONIONS.ALSO, EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.AS WELL AS APPX. 100 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT CASHIER CONVEYOR, UNDER 1 & 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN, IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN WALL OF FURNANCE ROOM, REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS AS WELL AS BASEMENT UNDER SHELVING UNITS, BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS, CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM.1- LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON EXTERIOR OF BAIT STATION UNDER BAKERY PREP TABLE. A DEAD MOUSE ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE DEAD MOUSE, RAT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/11/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER ALONG TOP & BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN INSECT ZAPPER STORED ON PREP COUNTER IN DELI AREA MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF PREP TABLES AND ON TOP OF COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN WALLS AND PIPES IN REAR BAKERY PREP AREA MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MAIN KITCHEN 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & BAKERY 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT ALL PREP , STORAGE AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM PREP TABLES, FRYER CABINETS,FLOOR MIXERS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR ,PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS,BASEMENT,FURNANCE ROOM AND WHERE NEEDED.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PLACE 1- EYE STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN MAIN KITCHEN.

Sep 6, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Aug 26, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49-65 F. MANAGER DISCARDED 100 POUNDS SMOKED SALMON AND 40 POUNDS CAVIAR ($750) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. THE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR THE COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED MORE THAN 50 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE FLY POPULATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITAITON ISSUED.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON RECEPTACLES IN GENDER-NEUTRAL TOILE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLE COVER.

May 23, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

May 16, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SAUSAGE AND CHICKEN HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF 120 F AND 130 F AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT FOODS ARE HELD AT 135 F AND ABOVE. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 5 CHICKENS AND 8 POUNDS OF BLACK SAUSAGE ($50) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #22.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-52 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 15 POUNDS OF CHEESECAKE, 20 GALLONS OF MILK, 1 POUND OF SHREDDED CHEESE, AND 8 POUNDS OF BEEF ($300). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USING CHEMICAL CLEANER NOT APPROVED FOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AS SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES ONLY USE APPROVED SANITIZER SOLUTIONS AND THAT SOLUTIONS MUST BE APPROVED FOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. THE MANAGER DRAINED THE SOLUTION AND INSTRUCTED THE EMPLOYEE TO REPLACE THE SOLUTION WITH BLEACH WATER WITH THE APPROPRIATE PPM LEVELS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 3 COOLERS WITH INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-52 F AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW 2 COOLERS RESTORED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. 1 COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED MORE THAN 50 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE KITCHEN, IN VARIOUS BASEMENTS, AROUND THE MOP SINK, AND ON THE FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SEVERAL ROACH CARCASSES IN BASEMENTS OF FACILITY INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARCASSES.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL RUSTED RACKS INSIDE VARIOUS COOLERS, INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLERS AND 3 DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTED RACKS.

Nov 15, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE USE BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FAT IN THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TRASHCAN WITHOUT A LID IN THE UPSTAIRS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID OR COVER.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLED GREASE IN SEPERATE AREAS OF THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 9, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY FROM 8:20-9:00 AM WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS PIEROGIS WERE PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER NADIA SIRYJ ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9 AM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112 OBSERVED 20 DEAD COCKROACHES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF DEAD PESTS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-204.12 OBSERVED SAFETY RELEASE BUTTON IS BROKEN ON THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE DOUGH CUTTING AND OVEN ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Jun 2, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS PIEROGIS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES, INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN HALLWAY BEHIND COFFEE STATION AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Serious Priority
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED CHICKEN IN HOT HOLD CASE AT DELI COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 123.8F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $30. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS ITEMS ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE VARIOUS TCS ITEMS HELD IN PREP COOLERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: DELI MEAT AT 59.8F, SAUSAGE AT 62.3F, AND SAUSAGE AT 63.5F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 200 LBS OF PRODUCTS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $600. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 2 PREP COOLERS CONTAINING TCS ITEMS, SUCH AS DELI MEAT AND SAUSAGE, MAINTAINING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OF 62.6F AND 54.5F. BOTH COOLERS WERE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 20 DEAD COCKROACHES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF DEAD PESTS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SAFETY RELEASE BUTTON IS BROKEN ON THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE DOUGH CUTTING AND OVEN ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME IN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND USED ONLY FOR EXTERIOR COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2546346 DATED 1/11/2022: #53 5-501.17 "OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEAR THE BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Jan 11, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (DELI MEAT, POTATOES, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP, WALK-IN COOLER, GARAGE AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM LOCATED NEAR THE BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Dec 24, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Oct 27, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND COOKED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER POTATOES, CHICKEN... NOT DATED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND DISCARD AFTER 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

GLUE FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM KITCHEN CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREP AREA CEILING

Apr 15, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINKS IN FRONT DELI COUNTER AREA AND REAR KITCHEN. OBSERVED A LARGE TUB PLACES IN SINK, AND A STACK OF TRAYS PLACED IN FRONT OF HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUD.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

COOKED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER POTATOES, CHICKEN... NOT DATED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND DISCARD AFTER 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

EXPOSED INSULATION ABOVE REAR PREP COUNTER, DUSTY WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

May 17, 2019 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 WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SOUPS, CHICKEN, RICE ETC,. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS MISSING THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

STOPPERS MISSING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR BAKING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLE AND BAKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 30, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-502.11.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS WHERE EVER NEEDED INSIDE COOLERS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL BAKER RACK, PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOP AND STORAGE SHELVING THROUGH OUT THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

Aug 21, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-502.11
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS WHERE EVER NEEDED INSIDE COOLERS.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED 25 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND 7 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT DISPLAY AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLIES AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL BAKER RACK, PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOP AND STORAGE SHELVING THROUGH OUT THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES UNDER SHELVING, ALONG THE WALL BASES, AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOKERS.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

Aug 31, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENT COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 21, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Mar 14, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND A TRAY OF COOKED CUBED HAM FOUND IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 51.3F. FOUND 3 DIFFERENT KINDS OF SOUP AT A TEMPERATRUE OF 122.8-126.4F, A TRAY OF COOKED SAUSAGES WITH ONIONS AT 120.3F, COOKED PIEROGI'S AT 117.6F, AND CHEESY MEATLOAF BITES AT 125.5F ALL STORED IN THE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY TURNED UP THE TEMPERATURE ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F OR LESS,HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED WITH A VALUE OF $100 AND A WEIGHT OF 20#. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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 RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 12 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE SKIDS WHERE POTATOES AND DRY FOOD ARE STORED. FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF RIPS OR HOLES IN THE FOOD PRODUCTS HOWEVER MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DICARDED BAGGED FOOD ITEMS AND RELOCATED BOXES OF FOOD. MUST PROVIDED ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. THE AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE FAN VENT COVER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE FAR REAR STORAGE AREA.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

May 12, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

May 5, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND COOKED WHITE RICE AT TEMP OF 74.8F STORED ON SHELF AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN PREP AREA. COOKED SOUP AT TEMP OF 126.8F STORED AT SAME SHELF AND SAME AREA.UNKNOWN FOOD LIQUID AT TEMP OF 56.1F,STORED ON REAR STORAGE TABLE A ROOM TEMPERATURE.FOUND COOKED FISH STORED ON TOP FRONT COUNTER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE OF 63.3F AND SWEET FILLED WITH VARIOUS KIND CHEESE AT TEMP OF 65.8F,FOO WAS STORED AT DELI AREA ON TOP FRONT COUNTER A ROOM TEMPERATURE. FOUND MASHED POTATOES AT TEMP OF 54.6F TO 55.1F INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND BOILED POTATOES AT TEMP OF 49.F TO 50.7F STORED INSIDE ANOTHER WALK-IN COOLER AT SAME AREA,THIS PRODUCT WAS COOKED ON 5-4-16, ALL THE OTHER FOOD WAS COOKED TODAY IN THE MORNING,PER MANAGER STATEMENTS. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW,HOT FOOD AT TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 7,VALUE 25 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
Serious Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT DELI DEPARTMENT WITH ONE HAND GLOVED AND WITH BOTH HANDS PUT ON A CAP TO RESTRAIN HAIR,THEN GLOVED THE OTHER HAND AND PICK UP A READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCT A PIECE OF LUNCH MEAT WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC FOIL AND STORED IT INSIDE THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER, AND WIPED THE CUTTING BOARD, NO HAND WASHING BETWEEN TASK.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING TO MANAGER WERE HE CORRECTED ISSUE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-4-15,REPORT #1454004 #35-OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FANS WHENEVER FOOD IS NOT BEING PREPPED #33-OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID ICE MACHINE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 5-5-16 MANAGER AND I OBSEVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BROKEN INTERIOR RUBBER GASKET AT REACH-IN COOLER AT EAST AREA BY THE DELI DISPLAY COOLERMTHE FIRST THREE DOOR BY THE MENTIONED COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED IN USE ONE BURN GAS UNIT NOT INSTALLED UNDER THE HOOD/VENTILATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION OR REMOVE UNIT AND ALL ATTACHEMENT FROM PREMISES.KITCHEN AREA
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AT BAKERY AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INCLUDED HANDLES AND LIDS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALL DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL SAID WALL,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.SEAL OPENING BETWEEN TH WALL AND CEILING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ADDITIONAL STEM THERMOMETERS IS NEEDED IN ALL PREP AREA TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

BASEMENT ITEMS STORED ON SHELVE(FOOD CONTAINERS,FOOD BOXES FOR CAKES ETC )MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN WAY THAT ARE NOT CONTAMINATED.COVER ITEMS.

Jun 11, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ALL FRYERS IN FOOD PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FRYERS. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID ICE MACHINE
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND IN NEED OF GENERAL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FANS WHENEVER FOOD IS NOT BEING PREPPED

Jun 4, 2015 Canvass · 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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 FRUIT FLIES IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ALL FRYERS IN FOOD PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FRYERS. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID ICE MACHINE .
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND IN NEED OF GENERAL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FANS WHENEVER FOOD IS NOT BEING PREPPED.

May 13, 2014 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP)
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

May 12, 2014 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER 52F AND KITCHEN REACH-IN COOLER 50.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PORK 50.1F, SAUSAGE 50.9F STORED IN COOLERS, FISH 116F, CABBAGED ROLLS 114.5F, DUCK 113.8F STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $200 OF FOOD. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F AND COLD FOOD 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DEFROST INTERIOR OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Mar 7, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Feb 28, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF TWO LARGE CONTAINERS OF PACKAGED RAW DUCKS STORED UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR AT 40F, UNDER POTABLE RUNNING WATER, OR IN MICROWAVE IF COOKED IMMEDIATELY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 A CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OPEN TRASH DUMPED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. ALL GARBAGE AND FOOD WASTE SHOULD BE STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND SHALL BE KEPT COVERED UNTIL OPENED FOR DISPOSAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA. LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT ALL CLEAN POTS AND PANS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. STORE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, PLASTIC UTENSILS, CUP LIDS, ETC OFF FLOOR.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND SALES AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPAIR WALL BEHIND BREAD SLICER IN DELI PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

CONNECT CONDENSATION WASTE LINE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO FLOOR DRAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT FROM SINGLE SERVICE CUP LIDS AND UTENSILS IN BEVERAGE AREA.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Jul 24, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

Foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in origianl containers.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Cooking equipment, exhaust hood and filters, and can opener attached to prep table not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor in cooking area not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean daily
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Employees toielt room door not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Top load taylor machine not being used is not provided with hot and cold running water. Instructed to install adequate plumbing with hot and cold running water to unit. "Held for " inspection tag placed on machine.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not visible inside cooler in prep area. Insructed to provide thermometer visible insside all coolers.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Unnecessary articles storage in rear garage. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Employees in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to have all employees in prep area have proper hair restraint.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.

Apr 11, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED AT PREP TABLE REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

EXPOSED BRICK SECTION NEAR THE KITCHEN AREA MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT AREAS AND AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT BULBS OVER THE PASTRY DISPLAY AREAS FRONT SECTION,OVER THE CHEST FREEZERS AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE SHIELDED.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ELECTRIC ROTISSERIE AT DELI FOOD PREP MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS. ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDSINKS MUST BE INSTALLED AT PASTRY FOOD PREP FRONT SECTION AND AT REAR BAKING FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE LARGE BAKING OVENS.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

Apr 27, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Apr 23, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #679785 4/11/12 #18. STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR & SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN & BEHIND OVENS IN PREP AREA.FRONT & REAR DOORS STILL NOT RODENT PROOFED appx.1 INCH.ALSO MORE THAN 20 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS & IN BOWL OF ICING ON LOWER SHELF & LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER OF FLOUR ON PREP TABLE IN BAKERY AREA,IN PREP AREAS,& TOILET ROOMS.1-OPEN & 2-CLOSED BAGS OF POISON ON SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT & ON FLOOR IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & BAGS OF POSION,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDEDTO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/23/12.(CRITICAL 7-42-090).
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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION # 14.
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 LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS,LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS & PACKAGED BAKE GOODS ON SALES FLOOR FOR SALE.
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.MUST STORE KNIFES FROM IN BETWEEN WALL & PIPES.
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PROOFING BOXES,GLASS REACH IN COOLER,BAKERY REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT & WALK IN COOLER.
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 & GREASE FROM PREP TABLES,DEEP FRYERS,MICROWAVE,GRILL TABLE,FLOOR MIXERS,ALL EQUIPMENT,ROLLING CARTS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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 ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT & WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAKERY AREA.
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 DAMAGED WALL TRIM & WALLS THROUGHOUT,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED CEILING IN BAKERY AREA OVER PREP TABLE.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN BAKERY AREA , SHIELD NEAR PROOFING BOX & DELI & HOT FOOD AREA & REAR LOCKER ROOM AREA.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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 LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA & MISSING SUMP PUMP LID.MUST PLACE 1- EYE STOVE UNDER HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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.PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SALAD DISPLAY COOLER.

Apr 11, 2012 Canvass · 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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS & FLOOR IN BASEMENT,ALSO 6-8 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALL & FLYING AROUND IN TOILET ROOM,BAKERY AREA,PRODUCE AREA ON SALES FLOOR.OVER HEAD GARAGE DOOR ,FRONT & REAR DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/11/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
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 & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS,LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS & PACKAGED BAKE GOODS ON SALES FLOOR FOR SALE.
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.MUST STORE KNIFES FROM IN BETWEEN WALL & PIPES.
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PROOFING BOXES,GLASS REACH IN COOLER,BAKERY REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT & WALK IN COOLER.
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 & GREASE FROM PREP TABLES,DEEP FRYERS,MICROWAVE,GRILL TABLE,FLOOR MIXERS,ALL EQUIPMENT,ROLLING CARTS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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 ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT & WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAKERY AREA.
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 DAMAGED WALL TRIM & WALLS THROUGHOUT,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED CEILING IN BAKERY AREA OVER PREP TABLE.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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 PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN BAKERY AREA , SHIELD NEAR PROOFING BOX & DELI & HOT FOOD AREA.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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 LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA & MISSING SUMP PUMP LID.
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.PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SALAD DISPLAY COOLER.

Mar 30, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Mar 23, 2011 Canvass · 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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROX. 50 RODENT DROPPINGS FRONT GROCERY AREA BY SOUTH WINDOW AND REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED CLEAN ALL AREAS, AND CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT RODENT ACTIVITY SIDE DOOR TO REAR STORAGE AREA NOT RODENT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT DOOR, TO PREVENT RODENT ACTIVITY SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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 PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL BY BAKING PREP TABLE
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 VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SHELVES INSIDE BAKERY COOLER, SHELVES DOWN GROCERY AISLES, AND TOPS AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT
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 FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGH-OUT PREMISES FRONT AND REAR AREA OF STORE
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 CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL SURFACE VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE LOCKER SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS, DISCARD UNUSED ITEMS INSTRUCTED TO MOVE STOCK, AND BETTER ORGANIZE 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA TO BETTER SEE CLOSE TO WALL AREA, POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE

Nov 1, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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.THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Oct 25, 2010 Canvass · 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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS THROUGH MICE DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 35 MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF BAKERY,REAR CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS,APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE ANTS ALONG EAST WALL OF BAKING OVEN AT REAR,SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS AND AROUND ELECTRICAL PLUMBING FIXTURES,ALSO REAR EXIT DOOR, LEADING TO ALLEY IS NOT RODENT-PROOFED 1/2" INCH MODE OF ENTRY.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,SEAL OPENINGS WERE NOTED,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
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 REPLACE WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS,PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK AT BAKING AREA.
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.ALL KITCHEN,BAKERY FOOD EQUIPMENTS TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,CABINETS,COUNTERS,ROLLING CARTS,BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BAKERY,DEEP FRYERS,COOKING EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT ETC. REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS,IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,REPAIR FLOOR ALONG BAKING EQUIPMENT TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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.WALLS/CEILINGS THROGHOUT BAKERY,KITCHEN MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE,SEAL OPENINGS ABOVE LARGE OVEN IN BAKING AREA ALSO BRICK WALL ALONG DRY STORAGE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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 CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,REPAIR WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMP SINK IN BAKING AREA.
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.THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL AREAS,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,ALL ITEMS STORED MUST BE STORED PROPERLY 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.

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