La Nonna

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2025	5	27	2
2024	1	15	5
2023	2	21	3
2022	3	25	0
2021	4	29	0
2019	1	5	0
2018	1	6	0
2017	1	5	0
2016	2	4	0

Sep 17, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA: COOKED CHICKEN AT 47.6F, RAW BEEF AT 46.7F, RAW CHICKEN AT 50.1F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD ALL TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD-HOLDING. DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $150.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA AT IMPROPER INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS, INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS IN 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND CEASE USE OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED. TAGGED EQUIPMENT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTACT CDPH FOR RE-INSPECTION ONCE EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND PRIOR TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN-USE SPATULA AND GRILL SCRAPER STORED IN STILL, ROOM-TEMPERATURE WATER BETWEEN USES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN-USE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE OR UNDER RUNNING WATER BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER OF ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS IN THE REAR BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE FROM CLUTTER TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE ACCESS FOR MONITORING OF PESTS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH CARTS AND SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT AREA WALK-IN COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 20, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH COMMON NAME STORED INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA(WEST AREA OF THE BASEMENT)
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND COUNTER TOP AT FRONT PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPAIR ISSUE
Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

GREASE REMOVED,HOWEVER DEBRIS MUST BE REMOVED AND KEEP AREA CLEAN

Jun 12, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH COMMON NAME STORED INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA(WEST AREA OF THE BASEMENT)
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND COUNTER TOP AT FRONT PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPAIR ISSUE
Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

GREASE BUILD UP MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAIN.CLEAN AREA

Apr 16, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

Apr 8, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE ECPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 08/23/2024 INSPECTION, REPORT #2600618 NOT CORRECTED: #40-NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES. #43-NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. #47-NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER, DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.#53-NOTED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED IN THE BASEMENT . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID. #55- NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. #58-NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM INSPECTION COMPLETED ON 8-23-2024 POSTED ON SITE. PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT HAD BEEN FILED AND NOT ON DISPLAY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION,7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED

Aug 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES WASHED HANDS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK WITH GLOVES ON, WIPED THEM WITH PAPER TOWELS AND WENT BACK TO THE PREP TABLE TO CONTINUE PREPARING FOOD; WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE NO BARE HAND CONTACT POLICY WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE SPOONS, TONGS ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION#7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED CLOGGED HAND WASH SINK (WATER NOT DRAINING AT ALL) AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASH SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-(030). CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CUTTING BOARD, CUPS ETC} WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. NO SANITIZER WAS USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE USING THE CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION USED.
Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER SANITIZING FINAL STRENGTH OF 50PP (CHLORINE). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:- CHEESE 82.5F, HAM 81.6F, MARINARA SAUCE 71.6F, BROCCOLI 86.3F, SLICED TOMATOES 82.9F, CHEESE 48.3F, EGGS 82F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 85.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER, DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS WITH WATER SIPPING FROM ONE SINK TO ANOTHER FROM THE BROKEN DIVIDERS SEPARATING THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PROPERLY SET UP THE SINK FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED IN THE BASEMENT . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Aug 18, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (GARLIC POWDER, BLACK PEPPER, FLOUR ETC)
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED IN THE BASEMENT . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE BASEMENT PREP AREA

Aug 16, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. HANDSOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL HANDSINK AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE - MANAGER PROVIDED HANDSOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
Serious Priority Corrected on site
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USED AT THIS TIME) AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ‘HELD FOR INSPECTION’. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). (CORRECTED ON SITE - MANAGER REPLACE EMPTY SANITIZING BUCKET - FINAL SANITIZING RINSE NOW AT 100 PPM) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE IN DRAWER COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE 0F 50.1F) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEM: BEEF AT 50.4F, CHICKEN AT 49.2F, CHEESE AT 49.8F, BACON AT 49.9F, HAM AT 49.7F. BEEF MILANESA AT 50.1F ALSO FOUND EGGS STORED ON THE PREP COUNTER AT 75.6F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $200.00 , TOTAL WEIGHT 8 LBS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND DRAWER COOLER WITH TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. NOTED AN WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COOLER WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F. COOLER DRAWER MUST BE FIX. DRAWER COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (GARLIC POWDER, BLACK PEPPER, FLOUR ETC)
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (CORN) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AROUND SMALL REACH IN COOLER DOOR IN COFFEE STATION AREA.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED IN THE BASEMENT . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS IN FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA AND WALL WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
Not serious Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED (09-26-2022) ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B) CITATION ISSUED

Sep 26, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN AND POTATOES AND BEEF) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 4 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19--OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Sep 19, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN AND BEEF) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 4 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19--OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE

Sep 9, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PREPARING SANDWICHES,EMPANADAS ETC.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 4 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE LOCATED IN UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Sep 21, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY HAS EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS EGGS AND HAMBURGERS WITH NO REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, OR DISCLAIMER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND DISCLAIMER ON ALL VERSIONS OF MENU FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER CONTAINING MILK UNDERNEATH ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR OF KITCHEN PREP AREA BEING USED AS MATS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE ONLY SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT SPRAYER ATTACHED TO FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET, UNDERNEATH COOK LINE, AND ON WALLS OF KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Jun 14, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Jun 4, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 9:45AM-10:20AM WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS DOUGH WERE BEING PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER JOSE RIVERO ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:20AM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DOUGH STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HANDLES AND FACUET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED REPEAT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2510365 DATED 5/26/2021: #60 "OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #52(NO GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2345615 DATED FOR 11/14/19 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NONCOMPLIANCE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2510365 DATED 5/26/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

May 26, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN THE KITCHEN HANDLING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DOUGH STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HANDLES AND FACUET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #52(NO GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2345615 DATED FOR 11/14/19 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NONCOMPLIANCE.

Nov 14, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE AND AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE AND MOP SINK.
Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

NO GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Aug 23, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

2-102.14(A) EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.16 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER, THE STORAGE RACK LOCATED TO THE RIGHT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD & GREASE DEBRIS BUILDUP.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-204.120 OBSERVED A CATCH BASIN PAN UNDER THE DEEP FRYER BEING USED TO CATCH GREASE DRIPPAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT TO PREVENT GREASE FROM DRIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE FRYER.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS AROUND THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE.
Not serious Core
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORE VIOLATION PA100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

May 11, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

SOME FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED IN REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOODS OUT OF ORGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED WOODEN SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST SEAL STORAGE AREA WOODEN SHELF SURFACES/SHELF SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS ALSO MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Dec 30, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

MUST SEAL/PAINT THE THREE RAW WOODEN SHELVING RACKS LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT THE RESTROOM DOOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Nov 30, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR COVING AND WALL IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA SO AS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY ALONG THE SOUTH FLOOR AND THE WEST SIDE OF THE FLOOR.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST PAINT/SEAL CEILING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH. ALSO MUST PAINT/SEAL WALL AT THE COFFEE SERVICE AREA WHERE THE HAND SINK IS LOCATED AND UNDER THE MIDDLE OPEN SECTION. THE RAW WOODEN WALL PORTION OF THIS AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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