Lou Mitchell's

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2025	1	1	0
2024	1	3	0
2023	1	6	0
2022	2	10	2
2020	1	2	0
2019	2	12	0
2018	2	9	1
2017	3	17	2
2016	3	21	1
2015	4	28	3
2014	5	22	0
2013	4	13	2
2012	1	4	0
2011	4	14	0
2010	2	9	1

Oct 15, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS.MUST STORE INVERTED.

Aug 8, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED A FEW BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH MISSING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NEED CLEANING ESPECIALLY IN THE BASEMENT.

Jun 22, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED VARIOUS TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HAM, SAUSAGE, COLESLAW, GRAVY, COOKED SPINACH, CHOPPED TOMATOES, AND COOKED TURKEY) STORED IN TWO WALK-IN COOLERS LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS WITHOUT ANY LABELS TO INDICATE WHAT DATE FOOD ITEM IS TO BE USED OR CONSUMED BY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ALL REFRIGERATED FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE PREPARED ON-SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN STEAK IN TWO-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN. THE FOOD HANDLER CORRECTED THE VIOLATION BY RUNNING THE WATER ON THE STEAK DURING THE INSPECTION.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR) STORED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING AND COOKING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. VISORS WERE PROVIDED DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE OF THE 3-DOOR COOLER WHERE CUT MELON IS STORED BEHIND THE WAITRESS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.

Aug 3, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Jul 27, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTURTCED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (CHICKEN) AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 82F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINNIMUM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. 5 LBS DISCARDED AT APPROX $20.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SALMON AND DICED TOMATOES ) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50 F - 57F . INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.APPROX 4 LBS DISCARDED AT $40
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED STEAK AND EGGS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. FOUND REMINDER. FOUND NO WRITTEN DISCLOSURE FOR MENU ITEMS SERVED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SALAD STATION COOLER IN FRONT PREP, AND WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENY. IN A MECHANICALLY REFRIGERATED OR HOT FOOD STORAGE UNIT, THE SENSOR OF A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE SHALL BE LOCATED TO MEASURE THE AIR TEMPERATURE OR A SIMULATED PRODUCT TEMPERATURE IN THE WARMEST PART OF A MECHANICALLY REFRIGERATED UNIT AND IN THE COOLEST PART OF A HOT FOOD STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FOOD SERVICE HOTLINE DISCOLORED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PROFUSLEY LEAKING FROM WASH BASIN DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. NOTED CEILING TILES FILLED WITH DUST OVER 3 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. NOTED CAULKING ABOVE 3 COMP SINK FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUSTANCE. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND REPLACE.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Jan 8, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED VARIOUS TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TUNA, MAC AND CHEESE, GRAVY,SPINACH, CHOPPED TOMATOES, COOKED TURKEY, AND COLE SLAW) STORED IN TWO WALK IN COOLERS LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS WITHOUT ANY LABELS TO INDICATE WHAT DATE FOOD ITEM IS TO BE USED OR CONSUMED BY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ALL REFRIGERATED FOOD ITEMS THAT PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED MICROWAVE LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 22, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

Observed cutting boards on prep coolers in prep area, in need of repair. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. Instructed to maintain.

Feb 15, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON RTE/TCS FOODS PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS AREAS (UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE). ALSO, 10 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOORS & WALLS NEAR HOT FOOD LINE, DISH AREA, AND BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND ROACHES. CLEAN AND SANITIZED ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD (PRUNES) STORED ON FLOOR IN LARGE STOCK POT IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED ON A GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN & SANITIZE, AND STORE PROPERLY.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Observed cutting boards on prep coolers in prep area, in need of repair. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. Instructed to maintain.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM DOUGHNUT HOLE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN PREP COOLERS, AND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATORS IN THE BASEMENT.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT ACCUMULATION FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT (UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT) FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. ALSO, FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Mar 22, 2018 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOX LINER, USED ON SHELVING RACK IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER STAIR CASE. INFORMED MANAGERS THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON CUTTING PANEL, FOR BREAD MACHINE, IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ALONG FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTION UNDER WIRE SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED POOLED WATER ON FLOOR, ALONG LEFT SIDE OF ICE MACHINE, LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIND SOURCE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED FLOORING GROUT, UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK, IN REAR PREP AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR, WITH CRACKS AND CREVICES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TO PREVENT BREEDING AREA FOR INSECTS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -MOP SINK CAULK LINE -3 COMPARTMENT SINK CAULK LINE, ON MAIN FLOOR -1 COMP SINK CAULK LINE, ON MAIN FLOOR NEAR WALK IN COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/RESEAL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR BULGING AND WARPED. DOOR IS CONSIDERED RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TO ENSURE DOOR REMAINS RODENT-PROOF.

Jan 11, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED IN MAIN FLOOR WALK IN COOLER, AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGE OF: 52.7F TO 72.4F, 67.5LBS OF EGGS, AT TOTAL VALUE OF $40.00 MANAGER STATED TOTAL WEIGHT OF 67.5 LBS AT APPROXIMATELY VALUE OF $40.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOX LINER, USED ON SHELVING RACK IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER STAIR CASE. INFORMED MANAGERS THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON CUTTING PANEL, FOR BREAD MACHINE, IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ALONG FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTION UNDER WIRE SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED POOLED WATER ON FLOOR, ALONG LEFT SIDE OF ICE MACHINE, LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIND SOURCE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED FLOORING GROUT, UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK, IN REAR PREP AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR, WITH CRACKS AND CREVICES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TO PREVENT BREEDING AREA FOR INSECTS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -MOP SINK CAULK LINE -3 COMPARTMENT SINK CAULK LINE, ON MAIN FLOOR -1 COMP SINK CAULK LINE, ON MAIN FLOOR NEAR WALK IN COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/RESEAL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR BULGING AND WARPED. DOOR IS CONSIDERED RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TO ENSURE DOOR REMAINS RODENT-PROOF.

Jul 17, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

Observed excessive dust build up on the fan covers in the walk in cooler (on main floor). Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Found excessive debris under the ice cream machine on front counter. Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Found deep gaps between tiles in front of the (main floor) walk in cooler. Excessive food debris in gaps. Must detail clean and sanitize area. Must regrout this area to make floors even, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Jun 15, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

Observed excessive dust build up on the fan covers in the walk in cooler (on main floor). Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Found excessive debris under the ice cream machine on front counter. Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Found deep gaps between tiles in front of the (main floor) walk in cooler. Excessive food debris in gaps. Must detail clean and sanitize area. Must regrout this area to make floors even, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Mar 9, 2017 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

Found approximately 13lbs of raw eggs at improper temperatures in the prep cooler in the kitchen. Eggs found at temperatures ranging 47.9F - 57.3F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40F or less or 140F or above, at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection, valued at $6. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
Serious Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

Observed poor hygienic practices in the dining room/service station. Observed several food handlers using bare hands to retrieve toast from toaster, and then place butter on toast. Instructed no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods (toast). Instructed all food handlers must either use utensils to handle ready to eat foods, or wash hands and wear gloves (and wash hands in between glove changes). Manager discussed corrective action with staff during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-010(a).
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found baked goods(cookies, muffins, brownies, etc.) without proper label at front counter. Must properly label all prepackaged, potentially hazardous foods with the following information: business name, address, list of ingredients, and date. Must maintain same.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed cardboard being used as a floor mat in downstairs prep area. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Found small amount of black slimy mold like substance on ice chute in lower compartment of ice machine in basement. Must remove, clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE WHEELS OF THE FRYER AND STOVE. ALSO NOTED EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE TABLE-TOP FRY FRYER. NOTED FOOD RESIDUE ACCUMULATING ON THE SHELVING IN THE 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE CENTER AREA OF THE COOK LINE. ALSO NOTED SUNKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAJOR CRACKS IN THE GROUTING IN FRONT OF THE BASEMENT FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOORS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL UNDER THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENTS AND SURROUNDING TILES ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STAIRWAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Found excessive grease build up on walls next to cooking equipment, on the west side of kitchen. Must pull equipment away from wall, detail clean and sanitize area. Must maintain same.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE CANNED GOOD STORAGE AREA NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THAT THE SPRAYER HEAD ON THE MOP SINK HOSE IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Found faucet on 3 compartment sink (in basement prep area) in disrepair. Faucet is not aligned straight. Faucet and handles are slanted, disrupting flow from faucet. Must repair and maintain. Observed plastic cover on waste pipe cracked/damaged in basement area. Must repair or replace. Must maintain same. Found 2 restroom on lower level without proper ventilation. Must provide ventilation for each restroom.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Observed several coolers without thermometers inside units. Must provide thermometers in a conspicuous spot in all refrigeration units.

Dec 22, 2016 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 PAPER CUPS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK GOODS (FLOUR, SUGAR) IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE BULK GOODS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE WHEELS OF THE FRYER AND STOVE. ALSO NOTED EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE TABLE-TOP FRY FRYER. NOTED FOOD RESIDUE ACCUMULATING ON THE SHELVING IN THE 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE CENTER AREA OF THE COOK LINE. ALSO NOTED SUNKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAJOR CRACKS IN THE GROUTING IN FRONT OF THE BASEMENT FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOORS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL UNDER THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENTS AND SURROUNDING TILES ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STAIRWAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE CANNED GOOD STORAGE AREA NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED THE RIGHT BATHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. PROVIDE OR REPAIR THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THAT THE SPRAYER HEAD ON THE MOP SINK HOSE IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

Apr 6, 2016 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

KNIVES ARE BEING STORED IN THE SPACE BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE AND IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD AT THE HASHBROWN/SAUSAGE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIORS OF THE BASEMENT FRYERS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND COVING IN THE CORNER OF THE FLOOR NEAR THE UPSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. STORE ICE SCOOP IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Mar 29, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES FROM THE COOK LINE FOOD HANDLERS AT THE OMELET STATION AND THE POACHED EGG STATION. AT THE OMELET STATION, THE FOOD HANDLER WAS OBSERVED WEARING GLOVES WHILE CRACKING RAW EGGS INTO CUPS, THEN GRABBING OMELET TOPPINGS WITH HIS HANDS FROM THE PREP TOP COOLER WITHOUT CHANGING HIS GLOVES OR WASHING HIS HANDS. AT THE POACHED EGG STATION, OBSERVED MULTIPLE INSTANCES OF A FOOD HANDLER CRACKING RAW EGGS WHILE WEARING GLOVES, THEN WIPING HIS HANDS ON CLOTHS HANGING FROM HIS APRON BELT. ALSO OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER CRACKING RAW EGGS, THEN HANDLE CLEAN PLATES AND SERVING BOWLS WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS OR CHANGING HIS GLOVES. THE FOOD HANDLERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE POINT OF CONTAMINATION, INCLUDING PRIOR TO PLACING NEW GLOVES ON. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-010(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 APPROX. 20 SMALL FLIES IN THE FRONT WAITRESS LINE AREA. OBSERVED APPROX. 30 LIVE ANTS NEAR THE UPSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

KNIVES ARE BEING STORED IN THE SPACE BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE AND IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD AT THE HASHBROWN/SAUSAGE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIORS OF THE BASEMENT FRYERS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND COVING IN THE CORNER OF THE FLOOR NEAR THE UPSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS 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

OBSERVED THE WALL COVERING AND CAULKING BEHIND THE UPSTAIRS MOP SINK DETACHING AND SPLITTING FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL AND REPLACE THE CAULKING SO THE AREA IS SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED WHITE FREEZERS AND DISPOSABLE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED UNDER EXPOSED WASTE PIPING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A GUTTER SYSTEM FOR THE WASTE PIPES IN THESE AREAS, OR RELOCATE FOOD/FOOD CONTAINERS SO THEY ARE NOT DIRECTLY UNDER THE EXPOSED WASTE LINES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. STORE ICE SCOOP IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

May 18, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO PROEPRLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST SEAL HOLES AROUND THE FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS, ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS IN THE BASEMENT,THE EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, SINKS AND PREP SURFACES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND REMOVE SOILED WASH CLOTHS AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD FLIES ALONG FLOORS AND LEDGES IN BASMENT STORAGE AREAS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER NEAR THE WASTE LINE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE.

May 6, 2015 Short Form 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

NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH THE STEAM TABLE IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO PROEPRLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST SEAL HOLES AROUND THE FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS, ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS IN THE BASEMENT,THE EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, SINKS AND PREP SURFACES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND REMOVE SOILED WASH CLOTHS AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD FLIES ALONG FLOORS AND LEDGES IN BASMENT STORAGE AREAS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER NEAR THE WASTE LINE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE.

Apr 27, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO PROEPRLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST SEAL HOLES AROUND THE FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS, ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS IN THE BASEMENT,THE EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, SINKS AND PREP SURFACES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND REMOVE SOILED WASH CLOTHS AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD FLIES ALONG FLOORS AND LEDGES IN BASMENT STORAGE AREAS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER NEAR THE WASTE LINE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE.

Apr 20, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED A SMALL REACH IN COOLER AT 50 DEGREES F AND A FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE AT 59.5 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 17LBS OF PRODUCT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48 AND 60 DEGREES F. NOTED 5LBS OF ICE CREAM MIX AT 60 DEGREES, 2LBS OF FISH AT 51 DEGREES F, 6LBS OF EGGS AT 48-54 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF CORNED BEEF AT 50.8 DEGREES F AND 2LBS OF STEAK AT 50.7 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
Serious Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. NOTED EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY TO EAT EGGS,BACON AND AN EGG SANDWICH WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. ADVISED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO PROEPRLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST SEAL HOLES AROUND THE FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS, ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS IN THE BASEMENT,THE EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, SINKS AND PREP SURFACES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND REMOVE SOILED WASH CLOTHS AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD FLIES ALONG FLOORS AND LEDGES IN BASMENT STORAGE AREAS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER NEAR THE WASTE LINE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE.

Dec 26, 2014 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Dec 18, 2014 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1199628 ON 12/2/14 NOT CORRECTED: 37/01 - MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS. 38/01 - LEAK UNDER BASEMENT LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE BASEMENT DEEP FRYERS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED DIRTY KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN THE STEAM TABLE AND THE PREP COOLER. MUST REMOVE KNIVES FROM THIS AREA AND STORE ON A KNIFE RACK.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREP TABLES AND COOLERS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MAINATIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE STORAGE ROOM.

Dec 2, 2014 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK UNDER FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. . LEAK AT RIGHT NOZZLE OF FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL. VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE BASEMENT DEEP FRYERS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.

Nov 20, 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

OBSERVED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE. LAST PEST SERVICE DATED 10-29-14 NOTED NO ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, SEAL ANY OPEN HOLES/GAPS FOUND AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE AREA FOR RODENTS AND PROVIDE WORKING TRAPS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON THE TOP OF THE MACHINE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MISSING GROUT WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MISSING WALL TILE ALONG BASEBOARD AT COOKS LINE STEAM TABLE. MUST REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK UNDER FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. . LEAK AT RIGHT NOZZLE OF FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL. VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE BASEMENT DEEP FRYERS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK UNDER THE DISH MACHINE INTO A PAN. MUST REPAIR.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD COOLERS.

Sep 15, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE SERVER STATION ICE BIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALLS AND CEILING AROUND BASEMENT DEEP FRYER AND MIXER PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING WALL TILE ALONG BASEBOARD AT COOKS LINE STEAM TABLE. MUST REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE BASEMENT MIXER PREP TABLE AND IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK UNDER FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. . LEAK AT RIGHT NOZZLE OF FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL. VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE BASEMENT DEEP FRYERS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.

Sep 24, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN SLICER AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN SURFACE AREAS UNDERNEATH GRILL AND HOT HOLDING UNITS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, STOVES ETC. ALSO CLEAN FRYERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR BY FRYER IN BASEMENT, STANDING WATER BY FREEZER UNITS IN BASEMENT, UNDER DISHMACHINE AND STORAGE AREAS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

A LOOSE WALL TILE UNDERNEATH THREE COMP SINK NEEDS REPAIR, ALSO CRACKS OBSERVED IN LOWER WALL TILE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

Jun 17, 2013 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Jun 14, 2013 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

OBSERVED WASTE WATER ON BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS. WATER LEVELS UP TO 3/4 INCHES IN SOME AREAS. ALSO GREASE HAS SPILLED OUT FROM THE CATCH BASIN UNTO FLOOR AREAS AROUND IT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCARD ITEMS THAT HAVE IN CONTACT WITH WASTE WATER AND AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.PLUMBER REPAIRED SUM PUMP DURING THE INSPECTION TO CONTAIN THE SOURCE OF WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
Serious Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN NOT WORKING. DRAIN PIPE IS SEPARATED FROM SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 SINK REPAIRED DURING THE INSPECTION.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHT OUT BASEMENT.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Apr 25, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT NEEDS CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS, ALSO FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA NEED CLEANING AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION ABOVE FRYERS IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND LEAK AT 3 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT AND AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

May 10, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT MAIN KITCHEN LINE, AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS UNDER HOOD.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE UPSTAIRS KITCHEN HTO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LICHTSHIELD IN UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AT BASEMENT WITH A SHATTERPROOF BULB.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT AND AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO ORANGE JUICE MACHINE. SAME EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE ADJUSTED AND TIGHTENED AS TO NOT BE LOOSE FROM THE WALL.

Jul 22, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

THE MIDDLE HOT LINE AND SOUTH WAIT STATION COOLERS HAVE DAMAGED GASKETS THAT NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE AREAS UNDER THE STEAM TABLE, MEAT SLICER CATCH PAN AND DISH TABLE HAVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP WHICH NEEDS TO BE REMOVED.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

THE FLOORS ARE ROUGH AND UNSANITARY AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND JUICER. RESEAL SAID FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.

Jul 15, 2011 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

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. Over 20 small flies were found in the dining room and utility area, 10 live german cockroaches were found under and around a non-functioning floor drain between the hot water heaters and over a dozen drain flies were found in and around the basement ejector pit area at this time. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up all areas of possible harborage. Seal openings and gaps in the walls around the hot water heaters, fill in gaps suport beaqms in said area and clean and maintain ejector pit area clean and dry to reduce insect breeding.
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. THE MIDDLE HOT LINE AND SOUTH WAIT STATION COOLERS HAVE DAMAGED GASKETS THAT NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE AREAS UNDER THE STEAM TABLE, MEAT SLICER CATCH PAN AND DISH TABLE HAVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP WHICH NEEDS TO BE REMOVED.
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. THE FLOORS ARE ROUGH AND UNSANITARY AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND JUICER. RESEAL SAID FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. THE INOPERATIVE FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE HOT WATER HEATER NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED OR CAPPED AND THE DRIPPING CUT OFF PIPES EAST OF THE BASEMENT DEEP FRYERS NEED TO BE RUN TO A DRAIN, CAPPED OR REMOVED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. THE ICE SCOOP HOLDER HAS A DIRTY BUILDUP INSIDE; WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE THE SCOOP HOLDER.

Mar 9, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

THE FLOORS IN THE UPSTAIRS KITCHEN HAVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Mar 2, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments. Over 25 small flies were found in the basement utility room. Over 20 rat droppings were found under the dishmachine. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up all areas of possible harborage.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

THE LARGE STAINLESS STEEL BOWL WITH THE DIRTY HOLE IN THE BOTTOM WAS TAKEN TO THE GARBAGE AT THIS TIME.
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. THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS BUILT UP GREASE ON THE LEGS AND CASTERS WHICH NEEDS TO BE CLEANED OFF AND MAINTAINED REGULARLY. Clean and degrease the equipment and surfaces in detail. THE UPSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER IS OUT OF SERVICE AND AWAITING A PART, NO FOOD IS BEING STORED IN IT, REPAIR SAID COOLER.
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. THE FLOORS IN THE UPSTAIRS KITCHEN HAVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM HAS A SLIMY WET BUILDUP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER. REPLACE THE DAMAGED TILES UNDER THE UPSTAIRS 3-COMP SINK AND IN THE WEST CORNER BY THE UPSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER.
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. REPLACE THE MISSING TILES AND SEAL THE PIPE OPENINGS IN THE REAR UPSTAIRS KITCHEN CEILING TO REDUCE POSSIBLE RODENT MOVEMENT.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITARY HOLDER BY THE ICE MACHINE.

Sep 20, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. ONE BATHROOM DOOR NEEDS A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE, MUST FIX/REPLACE.
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. WATER FILTER LINE & FAUCET AT BASEMENT PREP SINK ARE LEAKING-MUST FIX.

Sep 13, 2010 Canvass · Fail — 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. Found pooled eggs in a pitcher that's at 67.8F; 2-dozen raw eggs at 50F-58.9F on top of prep table. Instructed to properly dispose of said products & always maintain cold food temps at 40F or lower.( Total amount of product dumped= $96.00)
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/19/09 VISIT: #30-MUST DATE/LABEL FOOD STORED IN COOLERS; #32-MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES & REPLACE BROKEN COOLER DOOR GASKET AT COOK'S LINE; #35-MUST SEAL HOLES/OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILING & RE-CAULK/REPLACE LOOSE/MISSING TILES BY DISHROOM & AT COOK'S LINE; #38-MUST FIX LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN BASMENT PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED DETAILED CLEANING: FAN GUARDS OF MOST COOLERS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS/FRYERS, EXHAUST VENT OF DISHMACHINE-DUE TO DUST,DIRT OR FOOD DEBRIS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER/BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, UNDER/BEHIND DRY SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE FREE OF GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN DIRTY LINEN ROOM, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. ONE BATHROOM DOOR NEEDS A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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. WATER FILTER LINE & FAUCET AT BASEMENT PREP SINK IS LEAKING-MUST FIX.

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