EGGS INC. CAFE
680 N LAKE SHORE DR, CHICAGO, IL 60611 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
EGGS INC. CAFE has been inspected 16 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 14, 2016. The most recent inspection, on March 19, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.
2 of 16 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.
The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.
What these findings mean
Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.
Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk
Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.
Recorded 11 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on March 19, 2026. For example:
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Food temperature controlHigher risk
Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.
Recorded 9 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 10, 2023. For example:
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.
Recorded 8 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on April 17, 2024. For example:
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk
Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.
Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on April 17, 2024. For example:
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk
This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.
Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 9, 2021. For example:
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
About this data
These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.
16 inspections
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
- OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR COOLERS RUBBER GASKETS.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED COOLERS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
- Canvass
13 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP COOKS LINE. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED BASE COOLER UNITS IN REAR PREP EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY LOCATED AT FRONT OF UNIT NOT FUNCTIONING. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE UNDER 41F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT IN WALK IN FREEZER AND DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP DISPENSERS MOUNTED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DISPENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED IN WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP STAINLESS STEEL FLOOR BROKEN AND LIFTING FROM FLOOR, INTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN FREEZER, CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR HAND SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AND ACROSS UTILITY SINK. NOTED FLOOR IS MISSING GROUTING IN REAR FOOD PREPAND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE CEILING TILES.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS BULBS OUT IN HOOD SYSTEM INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN HOOD HANGING MISSING SCREWS TO HOLD THE LIGHT SHIELD IN PLACE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- Canvass
10 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
- OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS (RAW BEEF, SLICE HAM, EGG MIXTURE) NOT MARKED WITH A USE-BY DATE. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41°F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. 5 POUNDS OF PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT A COST OF $50.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
- IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON/NEAR THROUGH OUT PREMISE. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES AND DISH RACKS FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA, FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES AND DISH RACKS FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN DISH WAHING AREA, IN REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AND DRY STOREROOM.THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED IN FOOD DEBRIS GASKETS AND COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREMISE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THOUGHOUT PREMISE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED IN GREASE HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MIANTAIN.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- Complaint Re-Inspection
2 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS IN NEED OF FOOD DEBRIS REMOVAL AND DEEP CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- Complaint
8 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING AT HANDSINKINS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA OR REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. BOTH SAID PREP AREAS WERE IN USE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
- 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
- OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF COOKED PORK SAUSAGE LINKS AND PATTIES INSIDE OF HOT HOLD UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 112.0F AND 122.3F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PIC DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD HOT TCS FOOD @135.0F OR HIGHER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
- OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF FRESH FRUIT MEDLEY (CHOPPED CANTALOUPE, HONEY DEW MELON, WATERMELON, TZIKI SAUCE, VARIOUS SALAD DRESSINGS, 50LBS OF MILK ALL LOCATED INSIDE FRONT PREP AREA 2 DOOR COOLER WITH COLD HOLD UNIT ATTACHED RANGING BETWEEN 49.0F AND 55.3F.tHE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS WERE FOUND IN COLD HOLD UNITS LOCATED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA... 1.5LBS BOILED EGGS @47.2F,3 LBS SLICED HAM @48.7F, 4LBS SLICED TURKEY @52.5F, AND 3.5LBS OF COOKED GYRO MEAT @56.3F. OBSERVED 15 EGGS ON PREP TABLE INSIDE OF CARTON @66.7F. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF BEATEN EGGS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER @48.2F AND 2.5 LBS OF COOKED GROUND BEEF @45.2F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP ALL COLD HELD TCS FOODS @41F AND MAINTAIN. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED VOLUNTARILY BY PIC. TOTAL VALUE OF FOOD IS APPRXIMATELY $250... PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION 21 FOR CITATION.
- 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
- OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. 2 DOOR COOLER WITH COLD HOLD UNIT ATTACHED IN FRONT PREP AREA @55.0F, AND 4 DOOR COOLER ATTACHED TO BOTTOM OF GRILL EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA @56.3F. SAID UNITS HAD TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE DURING THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED PIC TO DISCONTINUE USE OF SAID COOLERS UNTIL REAPIRED AND @41F OR BELOW. MUST BE MAINTAINED. BOTH UNITS TAGGED FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS TRHOUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS IN NEED OF FOOD DEBRIS REMOVAL AND DEEP CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- Canvass
1 infraction
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAINED.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR; METAL FLOORING IS BROKEN AND MISSING IN VARIOUS PARTS OF COOLER. MUST REPAIR.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- Canvass
1 infraction
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
- CARD BOARD BOXES STORED ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
- Canvass Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- Canvass
8 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF THE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
- OBSERVED NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR RAW AND POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON ALL MENUS FOR ANY RAW OR POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- REPEAT CORE VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION 60.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- REPEAT CORE VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION 60.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- REPEAT CORE VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION 60.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
- OBSERVED NO LABELS ON SLICED TURKEY BREAST STORED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS AND DATES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULK LINE OF DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED. ------------ OBSERVED THE ABOVE CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION ON 8/24/2018 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Canvass Re-Inspection
8 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- 2-102.14 (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED."
- 5. 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.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- 5-203.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
- 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- 3-302.12- OBSERVED NO LABELS ON SLICED TURKEY BREAST STORED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS AND DATES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- 4-602.13- OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULK LINE OF DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-501.11 - OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK AT FRONT BEVERAGE STATION ADJACENT TO ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD. OBSERVED CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Canvass
10 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- 2-102.14 (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED."
- 5. 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.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- 5-203.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
- 3-501.16 (A) (2) (A)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -IN TOP LOADING COOLER: 45.6F, 5LBS OF MIXED CUT FRUIT/MELON SALAD AT A VALUE OF $10.00 - 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER: 45.3F, 10LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN BREAST, AT A VALUE OF $33.00 47.8F, 5LBS OF YOUGURT AT A VALUE OF $6.00 46.4F, 3LBS OF COOKED CINNAMON APPLE SLICES, AT A VALUE OF $5.00 51.4F, 5LBS OF TURKEY SALAD AT A VALUE OF $4.00 46.6F, 4LBS OF CHILLED SAUTEED BELL PEPPERS, AT A VALUE OF $2.00 -WALK IN COOLER: 64.5F, 3LBS OF EGGS AT VALUE OF $2.60 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT A TOTAL OF 35LBS AT A VALUE OF $62.60 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
- 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- 3-302.12- OBSERVED NO LABELS ON SLICED TURKEY BREAST STORED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS AND DATES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- 4-301.12 (A) (A)- OBSERVED 2ND FAUCET MISSING AND UNABLE TO DISPENSE WATER TO 3 SINK BASIN, AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- 4-602.13- OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULK LINE OF DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-501.11 - OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK AT FRONT BEVERAGE STATION ADJACENT TO ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD. OBSERVED CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Complaint
5 infractions
- 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
- INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITIZING, FOUND NO TRACES OF SANITIZER ON TEST STRIP FOR LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WHILE IT WAS BEING USED. SANITIZER CONTAINER WAS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION FOR FINAL RINSE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-37-030. BY THE END OF REPORT MGR BROUGHT A NEW SANITIZER CONTAINER AND PROPER CONCENTRATION WAS DISPENSED .
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1989557 DATED ON 2-23-17 FOR VIOL #45 (FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE) INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- SEVERAL COOLERS MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- EMPLOYEES CLOTHING ARTICLES STORED ALL OVER FOOD SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
- 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
- KNIVES STORED IN A STANDING WATER BUCKET ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CONTAINER.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS WITH INK ON THE OUTSIDE ARE USED AS A MUTLTI-USE CONTAINERS WHERE PAINT IS RUBBED OFF AND EDGES ARE CRACKED. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- BROKEN REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN PREP AREA LOW BOY COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
- License
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR DIRECTLY BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS SOILED WITH LEFTOVER STREAKS FROM A METAL CLEANER. MUST REMOVE THE STAINS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- License
0 infractions
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