La Villa

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1. Aug 27, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINGAGE AT THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS: BANQUET ROOM BAR, BASEMENT PREP AREA HANDSINK, AND VILLA STRADA SIDE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED TALL FREEZER AT END OF THE COOK LINE WITH BROKEN GASKET ON INSIDE OF DOOR AND BUILD UP OF ICE AT REAR OF FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET AND DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED STEADY LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE BASEMENT UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN OUTDOOR GARBAGE CORRAL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE INSIDE FRYER CABINET ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2. Mar 13, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE MISSING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (PASTA, COOKED PROTEINS) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE INFORMING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS PROVIDED AT THE BASEMENT AREA HANDWASHING SINK (NEAR GREASE TRAP). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED TCS FOOD (LASAGNA) IN THE 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA COOLING WHILE COVERED WITH FOOD CONTAINER LID. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CUPS USED AS SCOOPS IN BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN BOTH THE MAIN FLOOR AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE-USE CUPS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED STORAGE RACK USED TO STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS NEAR THE DISH MACHINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

3. Aug 16, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR NEAR THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED MULTIPLE BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUHGOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

4. Feb 16, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Feb 8, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA NEXT TO THE DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE HAND WASHING SINK IS BLOCKED BY TABLES STACKED ON THE FLOOR ON THE BAR AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PIZZA PREP COOLER. OBSERVED PORK RIBS AT 49F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND SAUSAGE AT 45F INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED RIBS AND COOKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE) HELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MORE THAN 24 HOURS STORED PAST THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE MARK ALL TCS FOODS WITH THE USE BY DATE AND DISCARD ALL FOOD IF NOT USED BY THE USE BY DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOOD ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE CARRYOUT STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

6. Jul 12, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SOME DIRT ON FLOORS IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

7. May 5, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED TCS FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN COLD HOLD UNIT AT TO-GO PREP AREA (ROAST BEEF 47.1F, CHICKEN 46.5F, STEAK 48.1F). INSTRUCTED OWNER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 15 POUNDS, $170 WORTH OF PRODUCTS.PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COS.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES AND DISCOLORED SURFACE ON CUTTING BOARDS THROUGOUT FACILITY. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOR EFFECTIVE CLEANING.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND COLD HOLD UNITS AT PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINING FOR STORAGE OF OIL IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH NONABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED RECEPTABLES WITHOUT COVERS IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM IN MAIN DINING AREA AND UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS IN BASEMENT AND DELIVERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD PARTICLES ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED ONE DIM AND ONE MISSING LIGHTBULB IN REAR PREP AREA HOOD AND EXTREMELY DIM LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

8. Dec 17, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT BY NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR FIND THE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD TO BE GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOT LIE HOOD.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY AFFIXED TO FRAME OF THE SHIELDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED

   • Severity not stated

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

9. May 18, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

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

    Result: Pass.

11. Mar 14, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WASHING THE DISHES IN THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR. FINAL RINSE OF CHLORINE SANITIZER READING IS AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT FINAL RINSE FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER SHOULD BE AT 100PPM . INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A FINAL RINSE READING AT 100PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. OWNER CALLED THE TECHNICIAN FOR THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE IS NOW READING AT 100PPM.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      FOUND SMALL ICE MAKER UPPER INTERIOR PANEL WITH BROWNISH,ORANGE WET MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE PLASTIC LID, PIPE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM, AND ON ALL SURFACES. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED NOT USE THE SMALL ICE MAKER . (ESTABLISHMENT WITH TWO ICE MAKER ONE SMALL AND ONE BIG)

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDLOUS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND THE 2 COMPT SINK. MUST RE CAULK THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE DRIVER'S WASHROOM WASHBOWL SINK AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM SINK IN THE BASEMENT,( CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVE, GRILL, DEEP FRYER AND OVEN(WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      SEAL GAP AROUND PIPE THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN. CLEAN HOOD IN THE MAIN KITCHEN WITH DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULBS DURING INSPECTION.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLES,ETC MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

12. Aug 5, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Found standing water leaking from walk-in # 16. Must repair, and detail clean mold accumulation on edge of machine where water is pooling. Must maintain. Found deep groves and/or heavy staines in several cutting boards throughout kitchen. Instructed to sand down or replace as needed.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Found small amount of orange mold-like substance in upper interior of one of the ice machines. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Found debris and dirt build up on floors of walk-in # 14. Found build up on drain cover from this walk-in. Must detail clean, sanitize and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Found space between wall and utility sink where grout has worn. Instructed to clean and seal.

13. Jun 23, 2016 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Found standing water leaking from walk-in # 16. Must repair, and detail clean mold accumulation on edge of machine where water is pooling. Must maintain. Found deep groves and/or heavy staines in several cutting boards throughout kitchen. Instructed to sand down or replace as needed.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Found small amount of orange mold-like substance in upper interior of one of the ice machines. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Found debris and dirt build up on floors of walk-in # 14. Found build up on drain cover from this walk-in. Must detail clean, sanitize and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Found space between wall and utility sink where grout has worn. Instructed to clean and seal.

14. Jun 3, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      Found prepackaged items (salads and deserts for carry out) without proper label. Instructed to label all prepackaged foods with the following information: Name of business, address, list of ingredients and date.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      Found several items such as plates, bowls, pot, pans and to go containers improperly stored. Must invert all ready to use items to prevent contamination. Must maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Found standing water leaking from walk-in # 16. Must repair, and detail clean mold accumulation on edge of machine where water is pooling. Must maintain. Found deep groves and/or heavy staines in several cutting boards throughout kitchen. Instructed to sand down or replace as needed.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Found small amount of orange mold-like substance in upper interior of one of the ice machines. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Found debris and dirt build up on floors of walk-in # 14. Found build up on drain cover from this walk-in. Must detail clean, sanitize and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Found space between wall and utility sink where grout has worn. Instructed to clean and seal.

15. May 5, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

16. Apr 27, 2015 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      FOUND FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH SLIME-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WATER/ICE CONTACTED SURFACES AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO WATER USED TO MAKE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS METHOD OF REPAIR FOR POTS AND PANS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER UNDER PREP EQUIPMENT OR PLASTIC WRAP ON LEGS OF EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT PREP. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BULK SPICE CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      WALL AT THE LARGE DISH MACHINE WITH MISSING TILE. MUST REPLACE. WALL CAULKING AT THE MAIN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK CHIPPING/PEELING. MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.

17. Jan 16, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      KNIVES AND SPATULAS IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOKS LINE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INSIDE LEFT DOOR OF COOKS LINE COOLER # 5 DAMAGED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR/SEAL/REPLACE. EXTERIOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS REPAIR METHOD. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEAN ABLE MATERIAL. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS REPAIR FOR THE WALL AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA OR STORE PIZZA DELIVERY BOXES IN THE EMPLOYEE CHANGING ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

18. Jul 3, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FOR POTS AND PAN IN DISH WASHING AREA (ACROSS DISH MACHINE), STORAGE RACKS INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS BY DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND DISH MACHINE.

19. Dec 24, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CANOPY OVER STOVE IN PREP AREA HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

20. Sep 10, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      RUBBER GASKET AROUND COLD HOLD UNIT DOORS HAS BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

21. Mar 11, 2013 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

22. Feb 28, 2013 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND (3) BARS.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED FAUCET NECK NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      NOTED UNFINISHED MEN/WOMEN TOILET ROOM (UNDER CONSTRUCTION) IN PATIO. INSTRUCTED TO FINISHED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      RACK OVER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR, HAVE BUILD OF GRIME AND RUST. MUST REPAIR, CLEAN OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE MEAT/PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOOR UNDER FRONT HOT HOLD UNIT IN PREP AREA HAVE BUILD UP TRASH AND GREASE . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW BRICK WALL AROUND PATIO DINING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      NOTED WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP (REAR BY EXIT DOOR) NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND OR REPAINT OR INSTALL METAL OR FRP SHEET FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      HOOD OVER FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON PREMISE. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MAKER. SELF CLOSING DEVISE, ON BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED IN WALK IN COOLER/BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.