7 PLATES CAFE

2221 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Restaurant

17 inspections

1. CanvassApr 27, 2021

   0 infractions

2. Canvass Re-InspectionNov 8, 2019

   8 infractions

   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED EGGS, HOLLANDAISE SAUCE . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED ON RACKS IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM STOVE IN PREP AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE MISSING HANDEL ON SAID COOLER.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE STOVE IN THE PREP AREA. REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AROUND DUCTWORK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM WALL AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST INSTALL SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS OR PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
3. CanvassNov 1, 2019

   10 infractions

   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT FOODS (SLICED HAM & SLICED TOMATOES), STORED IN 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA WITHOUT DATE MARKINGS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE MARK RTE & TCS FOODS HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. WITH CONSUME BY DATE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED EGGS, HOLLANDAISE SAUCE . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED ON RACKS IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM STOVE IN PREP AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE MISSING HANDEL ON SAID COOLER.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE STOVE IN THE PREP AREA. REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AROUND DUCTWORK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM WALL AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST INSTALL SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS OR PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
4. CanvassNov 20, 2018

   8 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE MARKING TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND MUST MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON STE WIT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING
5. Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 28, 2018

   5 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • SPLASHGUARDS NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINS ON PREP TABLES CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN KICHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOVE DIHSWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRINING SLOW IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST COVER ELETRICAL OUTLET IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE TRAP COVER RUSTED. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UUNECESSARY ARTICLE ON BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR ON THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITEM 6INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR THE EASE OF CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
6. CanvassFeb 22, 2018

   0 infractions

7. CanvassFeb 22, 2018

   11 infractions

   • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
     • OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. NO CHLORINE SANITIZER REGISTERING 00PM. MUST REPAIR SO THAT IT MAINTAINS A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. ABOVE WILL NOT BE USING DISHMACHINE UNTIL REPAIRED. PREMISES HAS OTHER ALTERNATIVE SOURCE FOR SANITIZING. PREMISES HAS A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES/MULTIUSE ITEMS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
   • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
     • OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
   • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
     • OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • SPLASHGUARDS NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINS ON PREP TABLES CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO FLOOR INSIDE FURNANCE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN KICHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOVE DIHSWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
     • LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED AT THE FRONT SERVING STATION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE BURNOUT LIGHT AT THE FRONT SERVING STATION.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE WATER LINE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPRAYER HANGING BELOW RIM AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASH MACHINE. MUST ADJUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRINING SLOW IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST COVER ELETRICAL OUTLET IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE TRAP COVER RUSTED. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST REPAIR SLOW LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST CONNECT ICE BIN TO A WATER LINE IN FRONT BAR AREA.
   • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
     • STEAM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UUNECESSARY ARTICLE ON BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR ON THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITEM 6INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR THE EASE OF CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
8. CanvassApr 11, 2017

   4 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN SAID COOLER. REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON THE PREP COOLER IN THE MAIN AND HOTLINE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE FRONT OF THE FURNACE CLOSET. ALSO, SEAL FLOOR DRAIN IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS IN MAIN PREP AREA, GREASE AND DUST PRESENT. ALSO, MUST CLEAN THE WALL VENT ON THE NORTHEAST WALL, EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
9. CanvassMar 23, 2017

   0 infractions

10. CanvassJul 20, 2016

    2 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE GOOSENECK FAUCET IN THE KITCHEN IS CONSTANTLY DRIPPING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER (MAINTENANCE MATERIALS, CHUNKS OF CONCRETE, WOOD BEAMS, ETC.) PILED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND TO ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
11. ComplaintJun 4, 2015

    5 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • OBSERVED COOLER CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING FISH, PORK, DUCK AND CALAMARI AT 48.0 F. REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING : 1.3LBS OF FILET AT 47.6 F VALUED AT $10.65, .5LBS OF TROUT AT 47.3F VALUED AT $13.00, .2 LBS OF CALAMARI AT 48.8 F VALUED AT $.50, .4LBS OF SHRIMP AT 48.7F VALUED AT $2.00, 10LBS OF DUCK AT 47.8F VALUED AT $45, 5LBS OF PORK AT 47.6 VALUED AT $8.00, 6LBS OF SALMON AT 47.6F VALUED AT $12.00. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY. DISCARDED AND DESTROYED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • OBSERVED CHLORINE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE REGISTERING OPPM OF CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED. NO CITATION ISSUED RESTAURANT WAS NOT OPEN AND OPERATING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS IN KITHCEN NEED TO BE REPAINTED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION ON SITE
12. Canvass Re-InspectionSep 22, 2014

    0 infractions

13. CanvassSep 11, 2014

    6 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE ICE MAKER. INTERIOR PANEL WITH BROWNISH/BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGER/OWNER DISCARDED THE ICE,CLEANED AND SANITIZED INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED W/OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIUOUS 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUSTED LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE BULK CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FYER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • VENT COVER INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
14. Suspected Food PoisoningDec 2, 2013

    6 infractions

    • 4. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
      • OBSERVED PANS BEING WASHED/SCRUBBED INSIDE UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE AND THAT THE UTILITY MOP SINK MUST BE USED FOR WASTE WATER ONLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • HOLE IN FLOOR TILE NEXT TO FLOOR DRAIN ON COOKS LINE. MUST SEAL. DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER METAL RACK SHELVING IN SERVER STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE SPICE STORAGE RACKS. MUST REPLACE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
15. CanvassApr 15, 2013

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE TWO DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER WITH RUST, PEELING PAINT. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER.
16. ConsultationJul 8, 2010

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
17. CanvassJun 22, 2010

    6 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY THREE DOZEN COOKED FALAFEL IN A CONTAINER ON THE SIDE OF THE GRILL TOP @ 92.6F & 91.4F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED AND ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LABELED.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL TABLEWARES IN DINING ROOM MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES, MUST REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN REACH IN COOLER OR EQUIPMENT.
    • 38. 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. NO HOT WATER AT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 40. 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 FOR COOKS LINE COOLER.