Mr Beef

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	1	2	0
2025	1	1	0
2024	1	3	0
2023	1	6	0
2022	2	18	0
2021	2	20	0
2020	2	20	0
2019	1	5	0
2018	3	15	1
2017	1	2	0
2016	2	6	0
2015	1	5	2
2014	3	18	4
2013	2	16	3
2011	2	11	0
2010	1	4	0

Apr 23, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FAN AND FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN WITH A BUILD OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING FAN IN THE REAR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE CUTTING SURFACES BELOW.

Apr 24, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

LIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 26, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RUSTING CEILING AND PEELING PAINT ABOVE MEAT SLICING PREP AREA IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE GOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING COOKED AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.

Sep 29, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOUND ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. SENT COPY VIA-EMAIL TO PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE IS SLIGHTLY SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED COOKED BEEF IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED. FACILITY MUST DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD (BEEF). PERSON IN CHARGE VERIFIED WHEN MEAT WAS COOKED AND DATE MARKED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSAERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK LOCATED NEAR REGISTER. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE RESTROOM DOES NOT HAVE A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR. ALL TOILET ROOMS LOCATED WITHIN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR.

Nov 3, 2022 Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGN IN THESE AREAS. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGN IN THESE AREAS.
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PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD (BEEF), PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUTARILY DISCARDED. 10LB $75 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.PLEASE SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED. PLEASE SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED STAINED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FRONT COOK LINE PREP AREA FLOORS LEADING TO REAR 1ST REAR PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH NON PORUS EASILY CLEANABLE (UNFINISHED CONCRETE FLOORS) IN THE FRONT COOK LINE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREAS ARE REQUIRED TO BE SMOOTH NON PORUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO MAKE IT EASY TO CLEAN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED AND CHIPPED PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING IN SECOND REAR PREP AREA NEAR BACK OVEN MADE OF ABSORBENT MATERIAL NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH NON ABSORBANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED COMMERCIAL COOKING ONE BURNER UTILIZED IN FACILITY LOCATED IN ACROSS DELI SECTION NEXT TO THE FRONT OPENING BEVERAGE COOLER. ONE BURNER IS CONNECTED TO NATURAL LINE WITHOUT REQUIRED HOOD INSTALLED. WALL AND BEVERAGE COOLER SHOWS SIGNS OF PREVIOUS FIRE DAMAGE.INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE COMMERCIAL BURNER MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER APPROVED COMMERCIAL HOOD AND MAINTAINED

Oct 27, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGN IN THESE AREAS.
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PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD (BEEF), PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUTARILY DISCARDED. 10LB $75 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED STAINED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FRONT COOK LINE PREP AREA FLOORS LEADING TO REAR 1ST REAR PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH NON PORUS EASILY CLEANABLE (UNFINISHED CONCRETE FLOORS) IN THE FRONT COOK LINE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREAS ARE REQUIRED TO BE SMOOTH NON PORUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO MAKE IT EASY TO CLEAN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED AND CHIPPED PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING IN SECOND REAR PREP AREA NEAR BACK OVEN MADE OF ABSORBENT MATERIAL NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH NON ABSORBANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED COMMERCIAL COOKING ONE BURNER UTILIZED IN FACILITY LOCATED IN ACROSS DELI SECTION NEXT TO THE FRONT OPENING BEVERAGE COOLER. ONE BURNER IS CONNECTED TO NATURAL LINE WITHOUT REQUIRED HOOD INSTALLED. WALL AND BEVERAGE COOLER SHOWS SIGNS OF PREVIOUS FIRE DAMAGE.INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE COMMERCIAL BURNER MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER APPROVED COMMERCIAL HOOD AND MAINTAINED

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

Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK WHERE DISHES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLE IN REAR, DARK STAINS & OPEN GROOVES PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE MAINTENANCE TOOLS (BROOMS & MOPS) ARE STORED, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED. KEEP FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ONSITE
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND KEEP ONSITE.

Apr 7, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; ITALIAN BEEF, DELI MEATS, ETC. ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY TO EMPLOYEES TO SIGN, AND KEEP ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

SEE VIOLATION #59.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK WHERE DISHES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLE IN REAR, DARK STAINS & OPEN GROOVES PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE MAINTENANCE TOOLS (BROOMS & MOPS) ARE STORED, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED. KEEP FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ONSITE.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND KEEP ONSITE.
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PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION REPORT DATED, 5/6/2020. VIOLATION INCLUDES: #10 - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

May 6, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ITALIAN BEEF, HAMBURGERS, SAUSAGES, DELI MEATS, ETC. WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED AND SHIPPED PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

Apr 27, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ITALIAN BEEF, HAMBURGERS, SAUSAGES, DELI MEATS, ETC. WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED
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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED BEEF HAMBURGER & STEAK ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED AND SHIPPED PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

Sep 12, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ROAST BEEF BRISKET IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO DISCLAIMER NOR REMINDER ON MENU FOR HAMBURGER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED AND CHIPPED PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

REFER TO VIOL 60.
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 2222806 DATED ON 9-24-18 FOR VIOL#58(NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER.) INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED CORE VIOLATION WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

Sep 24, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-102.12- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, SLICED TOMATOES, ITALIAN BEEF, DELI MEATS, ETC. WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEVER TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (A) (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

3-301.11 (B)- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER GARNISHING/PREP READY TO EAT FOODS, LETTUCE, SLICED CHEESE, SLICED ONIONS, FOR BURGERS WITH BARE HAND CONTACT. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED. USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS, SINGLE USE GLOVES, ETC. PERSON IN CHARGE CORRECTED VIOLATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 (A) (B) (A)- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 (B) -OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT HAND SINK DRAIN PIPE ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 (A)- OBSERVED CRACKED AND CHIPPED PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
Severity not stated
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8-304-11 (A)- OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST INSPECTION SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

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

OBSERVED WHITE RESIDUE ACCUMULATING ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATING ON THE WALL AND FIXTURES SURROUNDING THE SINGLE BURNER NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

May 24, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SAUSAGES, POTATO FRIES) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1974347 DATED 5/19/17: #36-FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE REAR STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE LOCATED ABOVE THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE REAR STAFF RESTROOM.#37-FOUND A BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT THE STAFF RESTROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE ABOVE STATED RESTROOM. MUST CORRECT ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED WHITE RESIDUE ACCUMULATING ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATING ON THE WALL AND FIXTURES SURROUNDING THE SINGLE BURNER NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

May 19, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE REAR STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE LOCATED ABOVE THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE REAR STAFF RESTROOM.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

FOUND A BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT THE STAFF RESTROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE ABOVE STATED RESTROOM.

Mar 4, 2016 Tag Removal · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCTS, USE BY DATE OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR ABOVE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 22, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCTS, USE BY DATE OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR ABOVE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 25, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 71.8F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-SALAMI 50.3F, CAPICOLA 48.8F, TURKEY BREAST 47.9F, PROVOLONE CHEESE 59.3F,PEPPERONI 53.8F, SPICED HAM 46.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 43 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $180.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.....NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AND OPENING ALONG PIPPING AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING TILES,SEAL OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND CLEAN FANS AND VENTS....NOTED THORN MESH AT REAR WINDOW OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON PIPPING JOINT UNDERNEATH HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES.

Nov 20, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCTS, USE BY DATE OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.

Nov 12, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NOTED NO HAND WASH SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAND SOAP AT THE HAND WASH SINK. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-030
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED ( CHICKEN,ROAST BEEF, DELI MEATS, SALADS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND A CITY CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1459990 DATED 05/21/2014 NOT CORRECTED. #32)NOTED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REAR PREP TABLE LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.#38) NOTED GAS STOVE BY THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR WITH NO HOOD OR PROPERLY VENTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HOOD OVER THE STOVE VENTILATION OR REMOVE STOVE.#43) NOTED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. STILL INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-42-090
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCTS, USE BY DATE OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REAR PREP TABLE LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED GAS STOVE BY THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR WITH NO HOOD OR PROPERLY VENTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HOOD OVER THE STOVE VENTILATION OR REMOVE STOVE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

May 21, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT LINE TO BE IMPROPER AT 47.5F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW IS MAINTAINED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN 69.4F,PIZZA PUFFS 45.1F,ROAST BEEF ((2 TRAYS 87.4 AND 49.4F),SAUSAGE (HOT HOLDING) 132.1F,HOT DOGS 45.1F.SLICED TOMATOES 45.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 42LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $400.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
Serious Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

NOTED EMPLOYEE PREPPING AT THE FRONT LINE AND WHILE WEARING GLOVES PROCEEDED TO CLEAN PREP TABLE WITH WASH CLOTH, THEN GOES TO THE REAR PREP AREA AND BACK TO THE PREP TABLE TO CONTINUE SERVING CUSTOMERS. ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND/OR WASHING HANDS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP, LID AND LIPS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND A CITY CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED FOOD (CHEESE SAUCE AND TOMATO)INSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINER( TIN CANS)N INSIDE SERVICE COOLER OF DELI PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE CLEAN CONTAINER WITH TIGHT LIDS AND LABEL.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REAR PREP TABLE LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL MEAT SLICERS WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED GAS STOVE BY THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR WITH NO HOOD OR PROPERLY VENTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HOOD OVER THE STOVE VENTILATION OR REMOVE STOVE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Jun 4, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

MUST REMOVER FOOD FROM LARGE TIN CAN IN COOLERS AND STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST MAKE WALL IN BETWEEN WALK IN COOLER AND DESK SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE-REMOVE PEELING/CHIPPED PAINT.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST FIX LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.

May 23, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND TALL REACH IN (PEPSI) COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 49.2F. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED AND WHEN READY FOR REINSPECTION OF UNIT TO FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND 3 LARGE PANS OF BEEF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BEING STORED IN THE ABOVE COOLER. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 50.1F-52.8F. ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AN APPROXIMATE WEIGHT (PER OWNER) OF 61-67LBS. VALUED AT $1,500. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE STORED COLD AT 40F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
Serious Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO SOAP OR HAND DRYING DEVICE WHEN I WENT TO WASH MY HANDS AGAIN. FOUND TOILET ROOM WITH NO HAND DRYING DEVICE. OWNER STATED THAT AN EMPLOYEE WENT TO GET SAID ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO TEMPORARILY USE SOAP IN TOILET ROOM AND TO GET NAPKINS FROM FRONT SERVICE LINE TO DRY HANDS UNTIL ITEMS ARE PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED/MAINTAINED AS INSTRUCTED ON REPORT #612230 DATED 05-19-11. #38/1- OBSERVED A ONE STOVE BURNER BEING USED WITHOUT VENTILATION. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OR MOVE THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST REMOVER FOOD FROM LARGE TIN CAN IN COOLERS AND STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST MAKE WALL IN BETWEEN WALK IN COOLER AND DESK SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE-REMOVE PEELING/CHIPPED PAINT.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST FIX LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.

Jun 1, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER, ELCETRICAL LINES ABOVE THE 1 BURNER STOVE.
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 WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A ONE BURNER STOVE BEING USED WITHOUT VENTILATION. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OR MOVE THE STOVE.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

May 19, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST STORE BOXES OF SINGLE USE ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR IN THE DELI AREA AND STORAGE 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER, ELCETRICAL LINES ABOVE THE 1 BURNER STOVE.
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 WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A ONE BURNER STOVE BEING USED WITHOUT VENTILATION. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OR MOVE THE STOVE.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

May 12, 2010 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. No City of Chicago certified food handler on premises while potentially hazardous foods (beef, sausage, etc.) are prepared. Instructed manager a City of Chicago certified food handler must be on premises while potentially hazardous foods are handled. Citation issued. Ticket #H000058042 12.
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 following not clean- observed slight lime build up inside ice machine and food build up inside prep cooler door gaskets. Must clean and maintain equipment.
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. Observed water stained ceiling tiles above rear dining room. Must replace all damaged ceiling tiles.
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. 3-compartment sink faucet too short, does not reach all 3 compartments. Must provide extention to faucet, must reach all 3 compartments.

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