Taqueria El Ranchito

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	3	36	3
2025	2	9	0
2024	1	7	0
2023	8	92	3
2022	6	57	1
2021	4	29	3
2020	2	19	2
2019	1	6	2
2018	7	23	1
2017	2	5	0
2016	2	12	0
2015	8	58	7
2014	4	16	0
2013	4	32	3
2012	6	27	2
2011	7	62	11
2010	3	20	1

May 20, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

May 12, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

OBSERVED BAGS OF PINTO BEANS, DRIED CHILIS, ONIONS GNAWED, TORN AND READY TO PREPARE FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL FOOD PACKAGES SHALL BE IN GOOD CONDITION AND PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF CONTENTS SO FOOD IS NOT EXPOSED TO ADULTERATION OR POTENTIAL CONTAMINANTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

MUST PROVIDE THE DATE ON ALL SHELLFISH TAGS, WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED; AND STORE ALL SHELLFISH TAGS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS FROM THE SALE DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
Serious Priority
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: AL PASTOR 109.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEANS, RICE, CHICKEN SOUP, BEEF). NOT PROPERLY DATED, STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-INCOOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING OF PREPARED TCS FOODS.ING UNIT: AL PASTOR 109.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 500 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $15000.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
Serious Priority
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT INFESTATION. LIVE MICE AND RAT OBSERVED IN BASEMENT OVER 350 DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT: DINING ROOM, 1ST FLOOR PREP, BASEMENT PREP AND ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT, CHEST FREEZER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, ON DRIED PINTO BEAN STORAGE , ON ONIONS UNDER THE STAIRS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, ALONG BASEBOARDS AND UNDER IN STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT REAR SOUTH BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS HAVE PEST CO. SERVICE FOR RATS AND MICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTED AND FOOD ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED PALLETS BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK IN COOLER/ WALK IN FREEZER AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE PALLETS AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LID AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED IN WOMAENS TOILET ROOM MISSING BASE TILE AND UNFINISHED WALL UNDER HAND SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM MISSING OUTLET COVER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OUTLET COVER AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP/ STORAGE TO BE FALLING APART DUE TO LEAKING PIPE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AND REPLACE BROKEN CEILING (DRYWALL)
Serious Priority
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 2 LIVING QUARTER IN BASEMENT WHERE BEDS, DRESSERS AND PERSONAL ITEMS AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2629316 CONDUCTED ON 01/06/2026 . PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#37) 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE COTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MUST LABEL WITH THE COMMON NAME AT ALL TIMES. (#47) 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED TIN FOIL ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ALL SURFACES TO BE NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF FOOD PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT/REFINISH TO REMOVE DUST AND PROVIDE A NON-CORROSIVE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. (#47)4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEEMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. (#47)4-102.11: **C** Characteristics- Single-Service and Single-Use OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN MAIN KITCHEND FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE USE PROPER FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS

Jan 6, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEANS, RICE, CHICKEN SOUP, BEEF). NOT PROPERLY DATED, STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-INCOOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING OF PREPARED TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE COTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MUST LABEL WITH THE COMMON NAME AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TIN FOIL ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ALL SURFACES TO BE NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF FOOD PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT/REFINISH TO REMOVE DUST AND PROVIDE A NON-CORROSIVE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET AT THE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEEMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN MAIN KITCHEND FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE USE PROPER FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS ONLY.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ALL CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVED EXCESS ICE BUILD UP AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATION UNITS, FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD FOR LINER ON SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PLACE MOPS IN POSITION THAT CAN ALLOW THEM AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS AND FLOORS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIES.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNDERNEATH AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, PREP TABLES, DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GRASE BUILD UP NON-VENTILATION HOOD AND FILETRS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW WATERS DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA/FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. OBSERVED BROKEN, CRACKED, MISSING, DAMAGED FLOOR AND WALLS TILES BEHING PREP TABLES AND BEHING REFRIGERATION UNITS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE ALL UNEVEN SPRAY FOAM SEALANT ALONG BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT REAR DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BIG OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND AROUND PIPES ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A FEW LIGHT BULBS OFF IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/ REPLACE AND PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THREE CERTFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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

Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN ANY OF THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT BAR AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED BOXED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 6, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN ANY OF THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT BAR AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED BOXED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON PREP SURFACES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FOIL 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, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE 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.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 08/12/2024 INSPECTION, REPORT #2600053 NOT CORRECTED: #16-NOTED INNER LINING AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #39-NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR. #47-NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLERS AND KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. #47- NOTED LIDS OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIRS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHINED THE UNUSED DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES, HOLES AND OPENING ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PEELING PAINT, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CEILINGS.#55- PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Aug 12, 2024 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED INNER LINING AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLERS AND KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED LIDS OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIRS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHINED THE UNUSED DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES, HOLES AND OPENING ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PEELING PAINT, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CEILINGS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQIUPMENT ON THE FIRST FLOOR.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2586004 DATED 11/29/2023 NOT CORRECTED. FOUND INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH 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.

Nov 29, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN THE COOKING AREA.
Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE ON FROZEN PORK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE FROZEN FOOD STORED INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. FROZEN FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE KITCHEN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (BY THE COOKING LINE). MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE COOKING LINE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER.
Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Oct 3, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BEANS, RICE ETC).
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED BREAD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR BAGS
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND ACCUMULATION OF DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Sep 26, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE KITCHEN IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BEANS, RICE ETC).
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND OVER 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER/PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED BREAD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK INFRONT BAR AREA.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, OVEN, FRYER, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES/RACKS HANDSINKS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS) WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS AND STEAM TABLE/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE BLOOD FROM MEAT ACCUMULATION IN THE BASEMENT.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND ACCUMULATION OF DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Sep 11, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE - MANAGER PROVIDED HANDSOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BEANS, RICE ETC).
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER/PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED BREAD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK INFRONT BAR AREA.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS WITH WHITE MOLDLIKE AND SLIMY ACCUMULATION.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, OVEN, FRYER, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES/RACKS HANDSINKS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS) WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS AND STEAM TABLE/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE BLOOD FROM MEAT ACCUMULATION IN THE BASEMENT.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND ACCUMULATION OF DEAD INSECTS.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Jul 19, 2023 Complaint 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 BAR AREA.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BEANS, RICE ETC).
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER/PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-201.11: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12 :INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD (ACROSS THE GRILL - ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE) WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.16: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE HAND INTERIOR SURFACES OF HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-102.11: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.11(B, C, D, E): INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (ANCHOVIES) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK INFRONT BAR AREA.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS WITH WHITE MOLDLIKE AND SLIMY ACCUMULATION.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE PIZZA PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT (NEXT TO THE GRILL).
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Jul 10, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK, COOKED RICE, REFRIED BEANS PIZZA ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN THE BAR AREA.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLERS (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.9F AND 60.2F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS: BEEF AT 50.8F/56.7F/58.2F/59.3F/66.0F, GUACAMOLE AT 48.0F, SOUR CREAM AT 49.0F, CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 52.5F, CHIPOTLE SAUCE AT 50.3F, SALSA AT 49.9F, OCTOPUS AT 61.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0 AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 50 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $ 230.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND (2) PREP COOLER WITH TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. PREP COOLER (ACROSS GRILL) WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.9F AND PIZZA PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLER WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. (2) PREP 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
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BEANS, RICE ETC).
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER/PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD (ACROSS THE GRILL - ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE) WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE HAND INTERIOR SURFACES OF HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (ANCHOVIES) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK INFRONT BAR AREA.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS WITH WHITE MOLDLIKE AND SLIMY ACCUMULATION.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE PIZZA PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT (NEXT TO THE GRILL).
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Feb 10, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL PREP/REACH-IN COOLERS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 INADEQUATE LIGHTING NOTED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHBULBS FOR ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION

Feb 8, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE ON FROZEN BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL PREP/REACH-IN COOLERS.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, BREAD CRUMBS, FLOUR ETC) IN THE KITCHEN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH LEFT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Serious Priority
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, WASTE WATER SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, KITCHEN ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING NOTED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHBULBS FOR ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

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

Result: Pass.

Mar 30, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN BAR AREA.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NO SPLASHGUARD IN FRONT BAR HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11---OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE SPILLAGE TOPS/SIDES/UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS AND PREP COOLERS, DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR MICROWAVES, INTERIORS OF OVEN AND DEEP FRYERS.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED IN BASEMENT BOTH WATER HOSE CONNECTIONS UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE ICE MAKER LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
Serious Priority
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RUNNING AND DRAINING AT THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT WASTE WATER BACKS-UP INTO THE FAR LEFT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER SLOWLY DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C), CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA,DRY STORAGE ROOMS,HOT WATER TANK ROOM,UNUSED OFFICE SPACE AREAS AND REPLACE ROTTED CEILING WOODEN BEAMS AND REPAIR BROKEN CEILING AREAS IN BASEMENT NEAR THE GREASE TRAP BOX ALSO PROVIDE MISSING/BROKEN CEILING TILES AT REAR NEAR THE MIXER AND IN MENS WASHROOM.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114--OBSERVED BROKEN UNUSED CHEST FREEZER,OLD RUSTED GRILL EQUIPMENT PARTS ETC..INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. LITTERED AND UNORGANIZED OFFICE STORAGE SPACES IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. LITTER AND SHREDDED MATERIALS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS CRACKS/CRFEVICES DIRECTLY ALONG AND BEHIND THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE NEAR THE WALK-IN-FREEZER DOOR.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2553287 ON 03/23/2022: CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES; 10 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS AT REAR STORAGE AREA, APPROX: 60 OR MORE RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND THE KITCHEN COOKING/DEEP FRYERS/OVENS/GRILLS/STOVES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND BEHIND THE PIZZA PREP COOLER, APPROX: 500 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS ALONG THE FLOORS CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING/STORAGE ROOMS/DRY STORAGE ROOMS/OFFICE SPACE AREAS AND ON TOP OF CLUTTERED STORED ITEMS IN SOUTH-END OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Mar 23, 2022 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH NORTH SHELF INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND APPROX: 20 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND AND AROUND THE CHEST FREEZERS AT REAR STORAGE AREA DIRECTLY OUTSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED BROKEN WEATHERSTRIP AT REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4" GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12--OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BREAD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114--OBSERVED BROKEN UNUSED CHEST FREEZER,OLD RUSTED GRILL EQUIPMENT PARTS ETC..INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/UNUSED EQUIPMENTS FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND EXCESSIVE 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 SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

Mar 10, 2022 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12--OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114--OBSERVED BROKEN UNUSED CHEST FREEZER,OLD RUSTED GRILL EQUIPMENT PARTS ETC..INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/UNUSED EQUIPMENTS FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

Jan 18, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12--OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114--OBSERVED BROKEN UNUSED CHEST FREEZER,OLD RUSTED GRILL EQUIPMENT PARTS ETC..INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/UNUSED EQUIPMENTS FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11-- INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN KITCHEN PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
Severity not stated
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED
Severity not stated
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED BY OSHA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 11, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (COOKED CHICKEN WINGS,PORK STEW,COOKED POTATOES,BEEF SOUP)IN WALK-IN-COOLER NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEARLY DATE MARK ALL REFRIGERATED,READY-TO-EAT (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.(COS).
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE CAKE/PASTRIES DISPLAY COOLER LOCATED IN DINING AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER IN COOLER.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP OPENING AND BROKEN WEATHER-STRIP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF SAID DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX:30 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE SHELFS IN THE BASEMENT SOUTH DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS;ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated Corrected on site
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.(COS)
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS AT FRONT COUNTER (SPOONS,FORKS ETC.)HANDLES-UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZERS.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN LID ON CHEST FREEZER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE WALK-IN-COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING STOVE/OVEN, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZERS AND PREP COOLERS,STEAM TABLE, AND DEEP FRYERS.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER STAINED DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT FRONT ENTRANCE AREA AND AT REAR OF KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR THE EXIT DOOR.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS WITH WITH FOOD DEBRI SPILLAGE/LITTER AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN UNUSED CHEST FREEZER,OLD RUSTED GRILL EQUIPMENT PARTS ETC..INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/UNUSED EQUIPMENTS FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN KITCHEN PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Jun 22, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT 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. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAREST FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SACKS ONIONS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM CONTAINING DOUGH MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING 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 WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS OF BASEMENT DISH AREA, IN REAR STORAGE AREA, AND UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED, BROKEN, AND MISSING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BROKEN VENTILATION FAN INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Jun 21, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT 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. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAREST FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED MUSSELS ON SITE WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAGS DATING BACK 90 DAYS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 1LBS OF MUSSELS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $10. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SHELLSTOCK TAGS FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS AFTER SALE OF LAST ITEM FROM SHELLSTOCK CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT USED FOR PRODUCING ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION COVERED IN BLACK AND PINK SLIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE LISTED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN 2 PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA: SOUR CREAM HELD AT 54.2F, GUACAMOLE HELD AT 48.6F, SLICED TURKEY AT 45.8F, CHICKEN AT 46.4F, BEEF AT 51.2F, HAMBURGERS AT 44.7, AND HAM AT 52.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $300. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 2 PREP COOLERS CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS SOUR CREAM, GUACAMOLE, SLICED TURKEY, CHICKEN, BEEF, HAMBURGERS, AND HAM MAINTAINING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OF 53.6F AND 49.5F RESPECTIVELY. COOLERS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SACKS ONIONS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM CONTAINING DOUGH MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING 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 WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED, BROKEN, AND MISSING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS OF BASEMENT DISH AREA, IN REAR STORAGE AREA, AND UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BROKEN VENTILATION FAN INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Jan 12, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Jan 5, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUIILD AND PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS COOKED CHICKEN AND POTATOES HELD AT 84.0 F ON PREP AREA COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135.0 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, SHELVES AND TABLE TOPS. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, BAR AREA AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #238713 DATED ON 08/05/20 NOT CORRECTED-#47 OBSERVED DARK YELLOW STAINS ON CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, #51 OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS AND KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Aug 12, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN, BASEMENT PREP AREA AND WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-201.11- OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN LID ON CHEST FREEZER NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.---- 4-501.12- OBSERVED DARK YELLOW STAINS ON CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR.---- 6-201.11- OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 4, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN, BASEMENT PREP AREA AND WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR: SALSA FOUND AT 56.5F, RAW SHRIMP FOUND AT 53.1F, RAW BEEF PATTIES FOUND AT 51.8F, PACKAGED POBLANO PEPPERS STUFFED WITH CHEESE FOUND AT 53.4F, GOAT MEAT FOUND AT 54.7F, RAW CHICKEN FOUND AT 55.4F, RAW STEAK FOUND AT 43.5F, GYRO MEAT FOUND AT 47.6F AND RAW STRIP STEAK FOUND AT 57.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 150 LBS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $350.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU AND MISSING REMINDER WITH AN ASTERIK ON FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE STATING, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." ALSO MUST PROVIDE AN ASTERIK ON THE FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER. PROVIDED MANAGER WITH EXAMPLES FROM HEALTHY CHICAGO, CDPH ON CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 59.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW TO STORE FOOD ITEMS AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 HOUSE FLIES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE OF ANY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN ICE SCOOP HOLDER BETWEEN USES.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN LID ON CHEST FREEZER NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DARK YELLOW STAINS ON CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS THAT ACCURATELY MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT COMPLETED BY ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. MUST COMPLETE AND SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

Aug 6, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- TOMALES AT 52.1 F, CARNITAS AT 52.2 F, TRIPE AT 51.9 F, SAUSAGE AT 53.9 F AND PEPPERONI AT 53.9 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND THE FOLLOWING REACH IN PREP COOLERS NOT MAINTAINED- 2-DOOR STAND UP COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 59.1 F, 3-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER AT 54.4 F AND PIZZA REACH IN COOLER AT 53.9 F. FOUND SAUSAGE, CARNITAS, TRIPE INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR SAID COOLERS, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SOME REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS/DOOR HINDGES/CORNERS AND TOP HALF OF REACH IN COOLERS DOORS, FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT FLOOR WITH DIRT BUILD UP AND LITTERED ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG ALL WALLS/CORNERS THROUGHOUT.

Dec 4, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Nov 16, 2018 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111- FOUND EVIDENCE OF TWO LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT ON THE PALLET WITH BOXES OF MENUS AND 8 LIVE ROACHES AND 5 DEAD ROACHES ON THE WALL BASE OF THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE ROACHES AND INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE BASEMENT,UNDERNEATH ALL PALLETS IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND CORNER IN THE KITCHEN,PREP AREA AND COOK LINE WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 3, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Jun 21, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED LIVE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES IN THE BASEMENT: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS AND UNDER RUBBISH IN THE OLD OFFICE UNDER THE FRONT STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS OF THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOPS IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE MICROWAVE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INFECTED AREAS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILE NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS/STAFF FROM GETTING INJURED.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPLACE THE HOLES AND DAMAGED DRY WALL ALONG THE REAR STAIRCASE LEADING UP TO THE 1ST FLOOR TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENT COVERS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE THICK DUST ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN THE BATHROOMS AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS IN THE AIR NEAR THE FRONT STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT WHERE AN OFFICE USED TO BE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

Mar 2, 2018 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED CUPS USED TO DISPENSE FOOD IN THE CONTAINERS OF CHEESE AND GIARDINNARA IN THE COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS TO DISPENSE FOOD AND TO STORE HANDLED SCOOPS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE FOOD OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FRONT AND SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE CUTTING BOARDS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND UTENSILS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND/OR SPLATTER.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE LINE.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING SHIELDS TO PROTECT LIGHT FIXTURES AT ALL TIMES.

Feb 2, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED CUPS USED TO DISPENSE FOOD IN THE CONTAINERS OF CHEESE AND GIARDINNARA IN THE COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS TO DISPENSE FOOD AND TO STORE HANDLED SCOOPS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE FOOD OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE LINE.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING SHIELDS TO PROTECT LIGHT FIXTURES AT ALL TIMES.

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

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

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE AT TIME OF INSPECTION: THE DISHMACHINE WAS SANITIZING AT 0 PPM CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL TO REPAIR THE MACHINE TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF 50-100PPM CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. THE MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AFTER THE MACHINE IS SANITIZING AT THE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF 50-100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE: OBSERVED AN ELECTRIC FLY ZAPPER STORED ON A DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT WITH 100'S OF DEAD BUGS ON THE STORAGE RACKS. UPON REQUEST THE MANAGER REMOVED THE BUG ZAPPER FROM THE FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD BUGS FROM THE BASEMENT, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF RICE BEING REHEATED IN THE MICROWAVE THAT WAS IN A GROCERY BAG. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE, REHEAT, OR COOK WITH ANY TYPE OF GROCERY BAG AS THEY ARE NOT FOOD GRADE BAGS AND WILL MELT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF RICE WORTH APPROXIMATELY $20. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED CUPS USED TO DISPENSE FOOD IN THE CONTAINERS OF CHEESE AND GIARDINNARA IN THE COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS TO DISPENSE FOOD AND TO STORE HANDLED SCOOPS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE FOOD OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE LINE.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE IN THE BASEMENT WHERE WOOD IS DETERIORATING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CEILING TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING SHIELS TO PROTECT LIGHT FIXTURES AT ALL TIMES.

May 30, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

May 22, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1970331 DATED ON 10/27/16 NOT CORRECTED- #35 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CORNER WALL NEXT TO THE ICE BOX FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO REMOVE GRIME AND FOOD SPLASHES. ALSO THE WALL ACROSS FROM THE PIZZA MAKING STATION TO REMOVE SPLASH FROM THE WAL. IN REAR CUSTOMER SITTING AREA MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM ALL CEILING TILES. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE LGITH SHIELDS AT CEILING. SAID PREVIOUS VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 NON COMPLIANCE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AT PREP AND DISH MACHINE AREAS, FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DRINKS MACHINE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED BLOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AT PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED SOME PEELING PAINT FROM PREP AREA CEILING TILES ALSO OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE CEILING TILES LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILE LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA AND REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FROM PREP AREA CEILING TILES.

Oct 27, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL RAW, COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK-IN COOLER INSIDE CONTAINERS WHICH ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING.ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE LABELED AND DATED AT ALL TIMES. ALSO FOUND BEEF, CHICKEN AND OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS BEING STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ICE BOX FREEZERS. ALL FOODS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES(FOR EXAMPLE ZIP-LOCK PLASTIC BAGS).
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT EXTREMELY RUSTY SHELVING RACK INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE AS YOU WALK IN. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPAIR FLOOR FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE KITCHEN ALL THE WAY TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO RETILE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. FOUND MISSING FLOOR TILES. MUST PROVIDE.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CORNER WALL NEXT TO THE ICE BOX FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO REMOVE GRIME AND FOOD SPLASHES. ALSO THE WALL ACROSS FROMT THE PIZZA MAKING STATION TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES FROM THE WALL. IN THE REAR CUSTOMER SITTING AREA MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM ALL CEILING TILES. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE CEILING.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA 3-COMP SINK. AT THIS TIME IT IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE. MUST REPAIR.

Feb 16, 2016 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

DURING INSPECTION FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN 2 OTHER REFRIGERATORS FOUND RAW EGGS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ABOVE OTHER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CDI. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE RAW EGGS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS. ALSO IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER FOUND 2 UNCOVERED CONTAINERS HOLDING PORK CHOPS WITH AN CARD BOARD BOX ENCRUSTED TO THE FOOD PRODUCT. CDI. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT. (APPROXIMATE VALUE $125.00 50LBS) INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOODS BEING STORED IN COOLERS, REFRIGERATORS, WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE PROPERLY COVERED DURING STORAGE AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM THE REAR PREP TABLE IN THE REAR KITCHEN ACROSS FROM THE STOVE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAINT/REPLACE PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELF.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY INTERIOR, THE 4-TOP STOVE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR AND THE PREP TABLE NEXT THE ABOVE STATED STOVE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE AND AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR KITCHEN AND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS IN THE BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOM SO AS TO HAVE EXHAUST VENT OUTWARDS. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND TWO FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS WHO STARTED WORKING AT FACILITY IN DECEMBER 2015 WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

Nov 19, 2015 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Jul 30, 2015 Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN ALSO,REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND WATER ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS, FRONT SERVING AREA AND BASEMENT, UNDER,AROUND, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN WALL/CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,WALLS ALONG THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED REMOVE DUSTS BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE AT FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE STORAGE NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER,BASEMENT AREA, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.RELOCATE DRY GOODS STORED NEAR EXPOSED WASTE LINE PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA.

Jul 20, 2015 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS DICING AND CHOPPING ONIONS,TOMATOES (READY-TO-EAT-FOODS) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND MULTI-TASKING PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS HANDLING FOODS AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.MANAGER PROVIDED GLOVES FOR HANDLING FOODS BEFORE I LEFT,WAS AGAIN ADVISED THAT THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS(USE GLOVES,TONGS,SPOONS,SPATULAS ETC.) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED NUMEROUS RAW FOODS BEEF,PORK INSIDE REACH-IN-COOLERS/WALK-IN-COOLER STORED ABOVE AND NEXT TO READY-TO-EAT FOODS SALSAS,CUT TOMATOES,READY-TO-EAT PRODUCE ITEMS,READY- TO- EAT COOKED FOODS TAMALES UNCOVERED,UNLABELED ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER ALL FOODS AND STORE READY TO EAT FOOD ABOVE RAW FOODS IN COOLERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN ALSO,REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND WATER ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS, FRONT SERVING AREA AND BASEMENT, UNDER,AROUND, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN WALL/CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,WALLS ALONG THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED REMOVE DUSTS BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE AT FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE STORAGE NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER,BASEMENT AREA, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.RELOCATE DRY GOODS STORED NEAR EXPOSED WASTE LINE PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA.

Apr 30, 2015 Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Apr 21, 2015 Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60.1F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF TRIPE,HAMBURGERS,CHILE RELLENOS,RAW CHICKEN,RAW PORK,COOKED GROUND BEEF ETC... MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHILE RELLENOS AT 45.6F,RAW STEAK AT 48.9F,PORK CARNITAS 48.7F,RAW PORK 67.4F,HAMBURGERS 49.3F,RAW CHICKEN 48.7F,COOKED GROUND BEEF 60.9F,COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED SAUSAGE LINKS INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 100.1F-110.7F AT COOK LINE.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS APPROXIMATELY 40#'S OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $500.00 AS PER MANAGER ON DUTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR,MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
Serious Critical
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT TEMPERATURE OF WATER MEASURED AT 80.4F AT THIS TIME. OPERATOR RESTORED ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER AND TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 110.F UNDER PRESSURE AT 3:20 P.M..INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN SAFE,HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED NUMEROUS FOOD CONTAINERS OF RAW MEATS (BEEF,CHICKEN,PORK) AND RAW SHELL EGGS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP REACH-IN-COOLER AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER STORED ABOVE AND NEXT TO UNCOVERED/UNPROTECTED/NOT LABELED COOKED BEEF TRIPE,COOKED GROUND BEEF,COOKED CHICKEN ETC.. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER FOOD PROTECTION OF FOODS DURING STORAGE,PREPARATION,DISPLAY,SERVICE.ALSO,FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF RUST INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE PANEL DIRECTLY ABOVE FROM ICE CHIPS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE RUSTS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE ALLEY NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED/WEATHERSTRIP IS BROKEN;APPROX: 1/4" GAP AT THE LEFT CORNER OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKETS AT 2 DOOR STAND-UP REACH IN COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. WOODEN STORAGE SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN DRY SRORAGE AREAS AND RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE,KITCHEN SHELVINGS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND WATER ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS, FRONT SERVING AREA AND BASEMENT, UNDER,AROUND, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN WALL/CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,WALLS ALONG THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED REMOVE DUSTS BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE AT REAR CORNER IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.

Mar 5, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKETS AT 2 DOOR STAND-UP REACH IN COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. WOODEN STORAGE SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN DRY SRORAGE AREAS AND RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE,KITCHEN SHELVINGS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND WATER ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS, FRONT SERVING AREA AND BASEMENT, UNDER,AROUND, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN WALL/CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,WALLS ALONG THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED REMOVE DUSTS BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE AT REAR CORNER IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.

Feb 23, 2015 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OR RODENT-PROOFED.OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND CONTAINER NOT COVERED.ALSO,THE GREASE CONTAINER HAS EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS,GREASE BUILD-UP ALL AROUND THE LID AND ON GROUND.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOTIFY THE GARBAGE COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT NUISANCES AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER FREE OF GREASE BUILD-UP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKETS AT 2 DOOR STAND-UP REACH IN COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. WOODEN STORAGE SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN DRY SRORAGE AREAS AND RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE,KITCHEN SHELVINGS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND WATER ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS, FRONT SERVING AREA AND BASEMENT, UNDER,AROUND, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN WALL/CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,WALLS ALONG THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED REMOVE DUSTS BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE AT REAR CORNER IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.

Jan 27, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND (1) CONTAINER OF OYSTERS HELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN LACKING THE REQUIRED SHELLFISH TAG. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID SHELLFISH- APPROXIMATELY 40 OYSTERS,APPROXIMATELY TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $70.00 AS PER MANAGER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B).
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER WITH ABOUT 10#'s OF COOKED RICE,3#'s OF COOKED GROUND BEEF WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49.1-52.2F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS.APPROX:DOLLAR VALUE$30.00. AS PER MANAGER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
Serious Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED DIRTY PLATES,SPOON AND SAUCE PANS STORED INSIDE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE SINK. ADVISED MANAGER THAT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKETS AT 2 DOOR STAND-UP REACH IN COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. WOODEN STORAGE SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN DRY SRORAGE AREAS AND RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE,KITCHEN SHELVINGS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND WATER ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS, FRONT SERVING AREA AND BASEMENT, UNDER,AROUND, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN WALL/CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,WALLS ALONG THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED REMOVE DUSTS BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE AT REAR CORNER IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.

Aug 14, 2014 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

MUST REPAIR FRONT COUNTER CABINET DOOR, DOOR NOT PROPERLY CLOSING, MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR, NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD, MUST PROVIDE/REPAIR HANDLERS TO STEAM TABLE COVERS, REACH-IN FREEZER AND COOLER DOORS, AND REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AT REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, RESEAL/REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN REACH-IN COOLERS, REPAINT CHIPPING RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALL/CEILING NOT CLEAN AND IN POOR REPAIR, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN WALK-IN COOLER, VARIOUS AREAS IN KITCHEN, AND DINING ROOM, CEILING TILE MISSING AND CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES,

Aug 7, 2014 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, SEVERAL RUSTY WASHERS AND SCREWS ATTACHED TO BOTTOM OF SINK, MUST BE PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE, AND BETTER MAINTAINED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN,
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN MULTI-USE AND SINGLE USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED, MULTI-USE DISHES MUST BE INVERTED DURING STORAGE, AND SINGLE USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES FACING IN ONE DIRECTIONS DURING STORAGE,
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR FRONT COUNTER CABINET DOOR, DOOR NOT PROPERLY CLOSING, MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR, NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD, MUST PROVIDE/REPAIR HANDLERS TO STEAM TABLE COVERS, REACH-IN FREEZER AND COOLER DOORS, AND REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AT REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, RESEAL/REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN REACH-IN COOLERS, REPAINT CHIPPING RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, TOPS, SIDES, AND INTERIOR CABINET OF FRYERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND CUTTING BOARDS, ALL SURFACES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING,
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND REPAIR FLOOR TILE FIRST KITCHEN AREA,
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALL/CEILING NOT CLEAN AND IN POOR REPAIR, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN WALK-IN COOLER, VARIOUS AREAS IN KITCHEN, AND DINING ROOM, CEILING TILE MISSING AND CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES,
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR IN POOR REPAIR, SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, MUST REPAIR,
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS CONSPICUOUSLY,

Mar 20, 2014 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

LARGE AMOUNTS OF DEBRI ON BASEMENT FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER THRU-OUT FRONT STORAGE AREA BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Mar 13, 2014 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

REAR DOOR NOT SEAL AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED ON 11/08/2013, FOR INSPECTION REPORT #1393211, VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 30 PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN. 31 CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. 32 EXCESSIVE RUST ON BOTTOM PANELS OF TWO PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN AND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND RESEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES, 33 FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE IN KITCHEN; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES; AT FRONT SERVING AREA; CABINETS, SHELVES, CUTTING BOARDS, COOLERS AND JUICER; AND IN THE BASEMENT; EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES AND DISH MACHINE. 34 EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND WATER ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, FRONT SERVING AREA AND BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST. ALSO MUST REPLACE BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN. FLOOR SURFACES
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER THRU-OUT FRONT STORAGE AREA BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Nov 8, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

EXCESSIVE RUST ON BOTTOM PANELS OF TWO PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN AND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND RE-SEAL OR REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE IN KITCHEN; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES; AT FRONT SERVING AREA; CABINETS, SHELVES, COOLERS AND JUICER; AND IN THE BASEMENT; EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES AND DISH MACHINE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND WATER ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, FRONT SERVING AREA AND BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST. ALSO MUST REPLACE BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE. GREASE AND DUST ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS AT FRONT DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING ATTACHMENTS AT DINING ROOM AND VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE. GREASE AND DUST ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS AT FRONT DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING ATTACHMENTS AT DINING ROOM AND VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE. GREASE AND DUST ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS AT FRONT DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING ATTACHMENTS AT DINING ROOM AND VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 22, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

EXCESSIVE RUST ON BOTTOM PANELS OF TWO PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN AND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND RE-SEAL OR REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE IN KITCHEN; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES; AT FRONT SERVING AREA; CABINETS, SHELVES, COOLERS AND JUICER; AND IN THE BASEMENT; EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES AND DISH MACHINE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND WATER ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, FRONT SERVING AREA AND BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST. ALSO MUST REPLACE BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE. GREASE AND DUST ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS AT FRONT DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING ATTACHMENTS AT DINING ROOM AND VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN ABOVE PREP TABLES; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER THRU-OUT FRONT STORAGE AREA BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Jul 17, 2013 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. SUCH AS MASHED POTATO AT 51.1F, BOILED EGGS AT 48.9F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 51.0F. PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOG TO SHOW. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $ 3.00 TOTAL 2 LBS.
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

OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH FRESH GREASE DRIPPING AROUND THE RIM OF THE LID AND LID WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS, 7-38-020. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE GREASE CONTAINER DURING INSPECTION. GREASE CONTAINER IS NOW CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN BOTH WASHROOMS. CAULKING WORN OUT. MUST SEAL OR REPAINT ALL THE WOOD SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CABINET BEHIND THE BAR, FOOD SUPPLY SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT, ALL THE PREP TABLE, ALL BULK CONTAINERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL THE DOORS THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN, FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT,(WITH WATER ON THE FLOOR)MUST DRY FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. KITCHEN,PREP AREA,( WITH FOOD DEBRIS EVERYWHERE.)INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER, AND DISH WASHING AREA.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SOME REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WASH CLOTH USE FOR CLEANING THE PREP TABLE, COOLER, DINING TABLES,MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Feb 20, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 49.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A. MANAGER CALLED A TECHNICIAN TO FIX THE COOLER WHILE I WAS TYPING THE REPORT. TECHINICIAN WAS ABLE TO FIX THE COOLER AND IS NOW AT 38.9F.
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. SUCH AS BEEF AT 46.5F, HAMBURGER AT 47.4F, CHICKEN AT 48.2F, GYROS AT 47.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER DURING STORAGE. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $100.00, TOTAL 35 LBS.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS, POTS,PANS,TRAYS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CHOPPING BOARD, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, ALL EXTERIOR PART AND LID OF ALL THE BULK CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT,BOTTOM INTERIOR SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER, INSIDE THE CABINET BEHIND THE BAR AND CABINETS IN FRONT OF THE SERVING AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE BASEMENT,MUST PROVIDE. CRACKED FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR CLOSE TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND KITCHEN CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND RE GROUT FLOOR IN THE SAME AREA.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS, WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA,WITH DUST ACCUMULATED.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, OLD DISHES, OLD COOKING EQUIPMENT, OLD CABINET, ETC. STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

Dec 18, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Jul 3, 2012 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT ALL STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, REPLACE SOME CUTTING BOARDS AT KITCHEN AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO DOORS REACH IN COOLER.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALSO MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN.

Jun 26, 2012 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE; FOUND THREE DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 55.4F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION PLACED ON UNIT. INSTRUCTED WHEN UNIT IS REPAIRED TO FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; ABOUT 10LBS. OF CUT TOMATOES AT 63.5F, 15LBS. TAMALES AT 61.8F, 8LBS. CHEESE AT 56.8F, AND 3LBS. OF COOKED POTATOES AT 55.7F. INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED; V=$250., CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY AT BAR AREA, UNDER SERVING COUNTERS ON SHELVES AND CABINETS. 7 LIVE ADULT AND 3 NYMPH NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA AND SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT ALL STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, REPLACE SOME CUTTING BOARDS AT KITCHEN AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO DOORS REACH IN COOLER.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS AT BAR AREA.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT BAR AREA AND KITCHEN, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALSO MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN.

Mar 20, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS
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 REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.
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 ONE OF TWO FAUCETS FOR THE 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN, REPLACE HOT WATER HANDLE.

Jan 24, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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 REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, AND REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEANED, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BLENDERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING IN BASEMENT.
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 REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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 CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING PANELS AT SAME AREA.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.
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 ONE OF TWO FAUCETS FOR THE 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN, REPLACE HOT WATER HANDLE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

Jan 5, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

Above violation still remaining.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Above violation still remaining.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Above violation still remaining.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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

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

Above violation still remaining.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Above violation still remaining.

Nov 30, 2011 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURES; OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE; 10 LBS OF COOKED RED SAUCE AT 80.9F, ABOUT 2 LBS. OF COOKED PORK AT 79.8F, AND ABOUT 1 LB. COOKED CHICKEN AT 69.05F. MANAGER STATED FOOD ITEMS COOKED/PREPARED LAST NIGHT AND LEFT ON TOP OF PREP TABLE OVER NIGHT. MUST KEEP COLD AT 40F OR BELOW, HOT 140F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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. PREP FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 CUTTING BOARDS, AND REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEANED, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BLENDERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING IN BASEMENT.
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 REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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 WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING PANELS AT SAME AREA.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

Aug 5, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Aug 4, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

Previous serious violation not corrected: 7-26-2011, report #557461: 18-Evidence of live insects found on premises. Houseflies on premises in prep, basement, dining and storage area. #35-Must seal openings thru-out kitchen and basement walls and ceilings, clean walls thru-out same areas repair north wall near walk-in cooler near kitchen and clean hood and filters above cooking equipment. #41-Excessive clutter thru-out kitchen and basement must remove unnecessary articles, clean and organize to prevent pest harbonage.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

Outside garbage area not maintained or cleaned. Excessive clutter and debris stored outside of rear exit door.Instructed remove all garbage and debris from rear.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Install proper disposable towel dipensers at all hand sinks, provide covers for soap dispensers.-----Provide tight fitting lids for garbage containers through-out
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Fan covers and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. Clean all equipment and containers (greasetraps, sinks, coolers/cabinets etc), remove all grease, dirt, food debris etc.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors thru-out premises not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor in prep and basement and remove excessive water on basement floor and replace missing floor tile in prep and storage areas. Clean all floor drains through-out, remove food debris.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Light and ventilation covers/ceiling tiles thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean, remove accumulated dust. Must replace all missing wall and coving tile and seal all openings and gaps. Must remove foam(great stuff) and properly seal holes. Stainless steel panel behind cooking equipment not maintained. Instructed to remove or properly attach to wall.----Replace missing/broken weather stripping between 2 outermost front doors
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Adequate light not provided in basement. Instructed to install more light.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Must raise or adjust tension spring on basement sprayer to keep it above rim of sink.

Aug 2, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

"Held for Inspection" tag remains.
Serious Critical
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

violation #04 now corrected.
Serious Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Violation #08 now corrected.
Serious Critical
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

Previous serious violation not corrected: 7-26-2011, report #557461: 18-Evidence of live insects found on premises. Observed 7 live roaches in basement and several other areas (womens washroom, under 3 compartment sink, under chest freezer). Also, numerous (hundreds) live gnats and houseflies thru-out premises in prep, basement, dining and storage area. Flies on walls, ceiling, food containers and equipment, in boxes of dried chilis etc) Rodent activity found on premises. Found mice droppings-approximately 30 plus on storage shelves in basement. Instructed to remove all live pest activity, detail clean and sanitize all areas/utensils/equipment and have licensed pest control service premises. 29-#32 Must replace broken gaskets on reach in cooler doors at rear prep area and seal rusty bottom of two prep tables. #33-Must clean-sanitize coolers, freezers, bar area cabinets, all cooking equipment, microwave ovens, storage shelves thru-out basement, exposed sinks and exterior of ice machine. #35-Must seal openings thru-out kitchen and basement walls and ceilings, clean walls thru-out same areas repair north wall near walk-in cooler near kitchen and clean hood and filters above cooking eq
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

Violation has been upgraded to Critical
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Violation has been upgraded to Critical
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensils not proerly stored. Instructed to properly stored cleaned utensils inverted to prevent ccontamination before use.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace all worn cutting boards.----Install proper disposable towel dipensers at all hand sinks, provide covers for soap dispensers.-----Provide tight fitting lids for garbage containers through-out.-----Remove all crates used for shelving, provide proper raised shelving to facilitate cleaning.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Fan covers and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. Clean all equipment and containers (greasetraps, sinks, coolers/cabinets etc), remove all grease, dirt, food debris etc.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors thru-out premises not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor in prep and basement and remove excessive water on basement floor and replace missing floor tile in prep and storage areas. Clean all floor drains through-out, remove food debris.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Light and ventilation covers/ceiling tiles thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean, remove accumulated dust. Must replace all missing wall and coving tile and seal all openings and gaps. Stainless steel panel behind cooking equipment not maintained. Instructed to remove or properly attach to wall.----Replace missing/broken weather stripping between 2 outermost front doors.---Remove dead flies from windowsill.----Rear screendoor must be repaired to open outward.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Adequate light not provided in basement. Instructed to install more light. Light bulb not shielded in basement walk-in freezer. Instructed to sheild bulb.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Must raise or adjust tension spring on basement sprayer to keep it above rim of sink.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometers not provided inside prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

Jul 26, 2011 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found 3-door prep cooler internal temperature at 46.3 F and 1-door prep cooler at 52.8 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed that coolers must maintain 40 F or below. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler.
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found 15 lbs-Spicy Pork at 48.6 F, 5 lbs-Ground Beef at 56.6 F, 7 lbs-Chorizo at 47.7 F, 12 lbs-Steak at 59.2 F, 3 lbs-Cooked chicken at 50.3, 3 lbs-Guacamole at 45.9 F and 15 lbs-Cooked Ham Shank at 53.4 F. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded, value $ 150, 60lbs. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
Serious Critical
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

Source of cross contamination observed on cutting boards. Observed cook cutting raw chicken on worn cutting board screwed on prep counter and then proceed to cut onion in same area on cutting baord and not sanitizing. Cutting board heavily stained and not able to submerge in three compartment sink to wash, rinse or sanitize. Instructed manager to provide separated color coded cutting baords for meats and ready to eat products. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
Serious Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Dish machine not proper concentration or sanitizing strength. Observed a rack of dishes inside dish machine. Chemical chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Instructed manager that dish machine must be properly sanitizing at 100ppm. Critical citation issued 7-38-030. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on dish machine. Techinican arrived on premises, machine now sanitizing at 100 ppm.
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

Evidence of live insects found on premises. Observed 7 live roaches in basement on back panel of dish machine and on cooking pots on floor in corner of basement and on floor near dish machine. Also, live gnats and house flies in basement around dishmachine and back storage area around storage shelves-approximately 10 gnats and 10 house flies. Rodent activity found on premises. Found mice droppings approximately 30 droppings on storage shelves in locked storage rooms of soda. Instructed to remove all rodent droppings and live activity, detail clean premises and have pest control service premises. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Previous minor violations not corrected 1-11-2011 or 1-18-2011, report # 365491 and 365507: #32-Must replace broken gaskets on reach in cooler doors at rear prep area and seal rusty bottom of two prep tables. #33-Must clean-sanitize coolers, freezers, bar area cabinets, all cooking equipment, microwave ovens, storage shelves thru-out basement, exposed sinks and exterior of ice machine. #35-Must seal openings thru-out kitchen and basement walls and ceilings, clean walls thru-out same areas repair north wall near walk-in cooler near kitchen and clean hood and filters above cooking equipment. #41-Excessive clutter thru-out kitchen and basement must remove unnecessary articles, clean and organize to prevent pest harbonage. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls. Serious citation issued 7-42-090
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensils not proerly stored. Instructed to properly stored cleaned utensils inverted to prevent ccontamination before use.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace all worn cutting boards.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Fan covers and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors thru-out premises not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor in prep and basement and remove excessive water on basement floor and replace missing floor tile in prep and storage areas.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Light and ventilation covers thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Must replace all missing wall and coving tile and seal all openings and gaps. Stainless steel panel behind cooking equipment not maintained. Instructed to remove or proper attach to wall.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Adequate light not provided in basement. Instructed to install more light. Light bulb not shielded in basement walk-in freezer. Instructed to sheild bulb.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometers not provided inside prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

Jan 18, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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 REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER DOORS AT REAR PREP AREA AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF ON TWO PREP TABLES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BAR AREA CABINETS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVENS, STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT BASEMENT, EXPOSED SINKS, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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 SEAL OPENINGS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT WALLS AND CEILINGS, CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT SAME AREAS REPAIR NORTH WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER NEAR KITCHEN AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT KTCHEN AND BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Jan 11, 2011 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED RAW BEEF ABOVE AN OPEN CONTAINER WITH UNCOVED DELI MEATS,[TURKEY, HAM] SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION. RAW AND COOKED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, IN COVERED CONTAINERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[A] CRITICAL.
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 INSECTS; NOTED OVER 8 LIVE ROACHES ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND 3 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE BAR CABINETS. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ENCOURAGED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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 PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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 BROKEN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER DOORS AT REAR PREP AREA AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF ON TWO PREP TABLES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BAR AREA CABINETS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVENS, STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT BASEMENT, EXPOSED SINKS, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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-SANITIZE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
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 SEAL OPENINGS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT WALLS AND CEILINGS, CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT SAME AREAS REPAIR NORTH WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER NEAR KITCHEN AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENT THRU-OUT.
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 SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER BAR AREA 3PART SINK.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT KTCHEN AND BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Jul 29, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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.OBSERVED FRONT REACH-IN COOLER TOP MISSING USING TRAYS TO COVER INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TOP COVER.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSREVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN BASEMENT STORAGE SHELF, EXTERIOR OF FREEZER DOOR, INTERIOR STORAGE SHELF REAR WALK-IN, AND REACH IN COOLERS HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
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.OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS NOT CLEAN 1ST. FL. AND BASEMENT AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALLS BASEMENT BEHIND DISH MACHINE.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN BASEMENT FREEZER WALK-IN MUST REPLACE. AND LIGHT OUT 1ST.FL. AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS 1ST. FL.
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.FRONT DIPPER WELL LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE.

Mar 15, 2010 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED PRECOOKED RICE (3LBS) ON COUNTER HELD AT 56.2*F, EGGS (8) AT 58.6*F,AND SPICY PORK (1LB) AT 55.4*F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (LISTED ABOVE).CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A VALUE $12.50, 5 LBS. DENATURED WITH BLEACH / DUMPED BY BELOW MANAGE.
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. OBSERVED SPOONS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLE UP SO EMPLOYEES DON'T TOUCH THE SPOON WHERE CUSTOMERS EAT FROM. (CDI).
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.REPLACE RUBBER MOLDING AROUND FRONT PREP 2 DOOR COOLER.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRONT SODA MACHINE NOZZELS (CDI).
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. STILL WORKING ON VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 98337, DATED 1/19/10. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT CABINETS,BEER COOLER, DEFROST BOX FREEZER FRONT COFFEE DRIP TRAY, CLEAN STOVE ANS OVEN.
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. STILL WORKING ON VIOLATION FROM REPORT 98337 DATE 1/19/10. CLEAN FLOOR THRU OUT REAR PREP, RESEAL BASEMENT FLOOR.
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. STILL WORKING ON VIOLATION FROM REPORT 98337 DATE 1/19/10.REPLACE CEILING TILES REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

DISH MACHINE MOVED TO THE BASEMENT NEED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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. STILL WORKING ON VIOLATION FROM REPORT 98337 DATED 1/19/10.CLUTTER IN BASEMENT REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

Jan 19, 2010 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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.CLEAN INTERIOR FRONT CABINTS, BEER COOLER, DEFROST BOX FREEZER FRONT, COFFEE DRIP TRAY. CLEAN STOVE, OVEN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR THRU OUT REAR PREP, RESEAL BASEMENT FLOOR.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE CEILING TILES REAR PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SINK NOZZEL LEAKING AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

SOME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

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