ETHIOPIAN DIAMOND RESTAURANT

6120-6122 N BROADWAY, CHICAGO, IL 60660 · Restaurant

24 inspections

1. Canvass Re-InspectionMar 25, 2026

   5 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE RE-INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SALADS, SHRIMP, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN THE 3-DOOR FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2. CanvassMar 17, 2026

   8 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED APPROX. 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO THE OFFICE AND 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE HOST STAND IN THE DINING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN THE 3-DOOR FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER, DEEP FRYER, AND WIRE STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE MOP SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • REPAIR THE WATER LEAK AT THE VALVE UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED NO WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE BACK WOMEN'S WASHROOM NEXT TO THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
3. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 5, 2025

   4 infractions

   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • 3-307.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 5-205.15 OBSERVED BROKEN FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 5-205.15 OBSERVED BAR HANDWASHING SINK TO BE SLOW-DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON WALLS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
4. CanvassMay 29, 2025

   5 infractions

   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED BAR HANDWASHING SINK TO BE SLOW-DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED BROKEN FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON WALLS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2600169 DATED 08/13/2024. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: #37. ALL BULK FOODS AND SPICES NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. #45. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. #57. NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. #58. NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
5. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 13, 2024

   9 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR RECEIPT/PROOF OF CLASS REGISTRATION DURING THE RE-INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • 3-302.12---- ALL BULK FOODS AND SPICES NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • 3-304.12 ----MUST NOT STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE ELECTRIC PIPING AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • 4-903.11(A;C)---- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-601.11(B)----- NOTED DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. : 4-602.13--- NOTED EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AN ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.11--- NOTED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: THROUGHOUT THE COFFEE STATION/SERVER STATION, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • 2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
6. CanvassAug 5, 2024

   17 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • NOTED TCS PREPARED FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER. DICED TOMATOES AT 49.5F AND 52.1F. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE COOLER NOTED AT 51.1F WITH DICED TOMATOES AT 49.5F AND 52.1F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW CONSISTENTLY THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS INSIDE THE COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • ALL BULK FOODS AND SPICES NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • MUST USE FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES IN ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS.----MUST NOT STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE ELECTRIC PIPING AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • NOTED POTS WITH FOOD DEBRIS STORED ON THE CLEAN POT STORAGE SHELVING AND FOOD ENCRUSTED BLENDERS AND FOOD PROCESSORS. MUST STORE CLEAN.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.-----MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • NOTED EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AN ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • NOTED DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • NOTED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: THROUGHOUT THE COFFEE STATION/SERVER STATION, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.---- WALLS IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, KITCHEN ENTRANCE PREP TABLE AND WALL VENT AT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----PEELING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE.----MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2580048 ON 8-14-23 NOT CORRECTED. #55- 6-501.12--- NOTED DIRTY WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING AREA AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #55-: 6-201.17---- NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING BY THE HEATING UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
7. Short Form ComplaintAug 14, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • NOTED DIRTY WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING AREA AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING BY THE HEATING UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST.
8. ComplaintMay 25, 2023

   3 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED ESTABLISHMENT USING WRAPS AS STOPPERS FOR AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • NOTED DIRTY WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING AREA AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
9. ComplaintJan 25, 2023

   4 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • NOTD THE FOLLOWING:- -HEAVY SPILLS OF FOOD ON WALLS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA -MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ON CEILING WALLS AT THE KITCHEN -MULTIPLE CRACKS ON THE FLOOR BY AND UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN STOVE -FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER -FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS, FLOORS AND REPAIR CRACKS AND REPLACE CEILING TILES.
10. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 15, 2022

    0 infractions

11. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 13, 2022

    4 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(B)-- ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE INSIDE AND OUT, INTERIOR EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN, ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS INTERIOR AND EXTERIORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---- 4-602.13- INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN AND SERVER STATION WITH DIRT, CLUTTER, AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE.----ALL METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH AREAS WITH GREASE, DUST, AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • : 5-204.12-- NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WAS LOCATED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHERE A HOSE/SPRAYER ARM WAS ATTACHED. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT SAID SINK. 5-205.15-- EXTREMELY DIRTY, BLACKENED UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11-- FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, THROUGHOUT THE BAR, AND ALL STORAGE AREAS DIRTY. WALLS THROUGHOUT SEVERAL PREP AREAS WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT, BLACK MOLD ON WALL AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN ALL. 6-101.11--- MISSING BASEBOARD WITH A LARGE GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROPERLY SEAL ALL HOLES TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.--- MISSING WALL TILE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2553977 ON 4-5-22. #38- STILL OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM ALONG BASEBOARDS AND ON STORAGE SHELVING. ALSO ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE FAR REAR STORAGE ROOM AND HALLWAY TO THE REAR EXIT. MUST HAVE THE PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE AND. REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SANITIZE. #60-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2-14-20 REPORT #2362389 NOT CORRECTED #10- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.#37-OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN PREP WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM. #47- OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE. ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS BEING USED FOR BULK FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS FOR SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABILITY. #49-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE COOKING FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#55- OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOOR IN BETWEEN THE COOKING STOVE AND FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#56- OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
12. CanvassApr 5, 2022

    15 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO SOAP IS AVAILABLE AT BOTH KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO PAPER TOWELS ARE LOCATED AT THE REAR KITCHEN OR BAR HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NOTED THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE SINK IS BLOCKED BY A LARGE PREP TABLE ON ONE SIDE, AND ON THE OTHER SIDE BLOCKED BY A LARGE GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE THE PREP TABLE TO ALLOW ACCESS FROM THE COOK'S LINE AND REMOVE THE GARBAGE CAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • SOME AREAS IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE ARE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • THE CHEMICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE DID NOT DISPENSE CHLORINE SANITIZER WHILE WASHING DISHES. NOTED 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH ALL DISHES AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK MANUALLY. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSED CHLORINE SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • NOTED APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS OF COOKED MEATS AND VEGETABLES THROUGHOUT THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER 7 DAYS. NO LABELS ON ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS PREPARED FOODS. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 300 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM ALONG BASEBOARDS AND ON STORAGE SHELVING. 10 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG THE BASEBOARDS AT THE BAR AND IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE AND RATS. REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE INSIDE AND OUT, INTERIOR EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN, ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS INTERIOR AND EXTERIORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN AND SERVER STATION WITH DIRT, CLUTTER, AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE.----ALL METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH AREAS WITH GREASE, DUST, AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WAS LOCATED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHERE A HOSE/SPRAYER ARM WAS ATTACHED. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT SAID SINK.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • EXTREMELY DIRTY, BLACKENED UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • HOLES IN WALLS WERE NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALL AT BAR BASEBOARD, WALLS THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH HOLES, MISSING BASEBOARD WITH A LARGE GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR, WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST SEAL ALL.----SOME WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN NOTED WITH HOLES SEALED WITH STEEL WOOL AND PAPER. MUST PROPERLY SEAL ALL HOLES TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----CRACKED AND DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE MEN'S WASHROOM WASHBOWL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MISSING WALL TILE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. MUST REPLACE.-----FLOOR IN POOR CONDITION WITH CHIPPING CEMENT BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, THROUGHOUT THE BAR, AND ALL STORAGE AREAS DIRTY. WALLS THROUGHOUT SEVERAL PREP AREAS WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT, BLACK MOLD ON WALL AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN ALL.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OF CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2-14-20 REPORT #2362389 NOT CORRECTED #10- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.#37-OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN PREP WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM. # PROPERLY47- OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE. ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS BEING USED FOR BULK FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS FOR SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABILITY. #49-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE COOKING FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#55- OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOOR IN BETWEEN THE COOKING STOVE AND FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#56- OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#57- OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
13. CanvassFeb 14, 2020

    9 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED TWO TRAYS OF FROZEN BEEF SITTING OUT ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN REFRIGERATOR OR RUN UNDER COOL WATER FOR PROPER THAWING.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN PREP WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ONTO SHELVING AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROPERLY CLEAN AREA.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE. ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS BEING USED FOR BULK FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABILITY.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE COOKING FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN COOKING STOVE AND FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
14. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 21, 2019

    0 infractions

15. CanvassJun 14, 2019

    4 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO SUPPLIES/SPILL KIT FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INSIDE MENU FOR STEAK TARTAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST INCLUDE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND MISSING SCREWS FOR FAUCET HANDLES AT KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-22-18 INSPECTION # 2230079. VIOLATION 47. OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING PLASTIC BAGS AS STOPPERS AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF WOODEN CABINET SHELVES DAMAGED UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING AT 2-DOOR MEAT REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CORRECT STOPPERS (X2)FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS FOR MEAT REACH IN COOLER. VIOLATION 55. OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT FRONT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND AT REAR LOCKER ROOM ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 56.OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) BURNED OUT ABOVE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS. VIOLATION 57.EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES MUST BE CURRENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ALL MENTIONED VIOLATIONS.
16. CanvassOct 22, 2018

    12 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • 3-501.17 INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST INCLUDE A SELL BY DATE ON A SELL BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OR ON ALL TABLE PLACARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-502.11(B) METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.11 OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING PLASTIC BAGS AS STOPPERS AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF WOODEN CABINET SHELVES DAMAGED UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING AT 2-DOOR MEAT REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CORRECT STOPPERS (X2)FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS FOR MEAT REACH IN COOLER.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-301.12 BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT LEAKS ALSO HANDWASH BOWL (OUTSIDE OF WOMENS WASHROOM) DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT FRONT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND AT REAR LOCKER ROOM ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.11 OBSERVED HOLE IN EAST WALL AT FRONT STORAGE AREA NEXT TO BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-202.11 OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) BURNED OUT ABOVE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES MUST BE CURRENT.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERRTICATES ON PREMISES.
17. Canvass Re-InspectionMar 9, 2017

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN,AND IN WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPLACE MISSING SINK STOPPERS IN 3COMP.AND 2COMP.SINKS STAFF USING PLASTIC TO COVER SINK HOLES TO WASH. ALSO MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARD BOARD LININGS ON EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN,AND PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR ON DRAIN BOARD SIDE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN METAL SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD AND SPILLAGE).GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE OVENS,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,AND DEEP FRYER.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALL BEHIND THE PREP COOLER AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SPILLAGE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
18. CanvassMar 2, 2017

    9 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.COOKED YELLOW CREAMY SPLIT PEAS AT TEMP OF.6F TO 62.6F;COOKED MIXED POTATOES AND CARROTS AT TEMP OF 50.2F; COOKED RED LENTILS IN SAUCE AT TEMP OF 48.9F; COOKED LAMB IN SAUCE AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 45.9F(FOOD WAS COOKED ON 3-1-17 PER LABEL AND STATEMENT OF THE COOK)FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,WHICH UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 39F. FOUND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: LAMB IN SAUCE AT TEMP OF 58.6F; CREAMY COOKED ONIONS IN SAUCE AT TEMP OF 47.3F; CHICK PEAS AT TEMP OF 45.3F TO 45.7F; WHOLE YELLOW LENTIL AT TEMP OD 47.3F; CREAM LENTIL AT TEMP OF 47F. UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 39.7F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW,HOT FOOD 140F AND ABOVE.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUNDS 260,VALUE 1.500. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED THE COOK MAKING A PHONE CALL INSIDE THE KITCHEN AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING PICK-UP WITH BARE HANDS A CREPES A PUT IT ON CUSTOMER PLATES.INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER.MUST HAND PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS,ALSO NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD(MUST USE UTENSILS,GLOVES ETC).MANAGE CORRECTED TO ISSUE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NO CORRECTED FROM 3-21-16,REPORT#1727220 #34-FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN. #38-FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST OBTAIN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES. FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR. MUST REPAIR. TODAY 3-2-17 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE BY THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST,PEELING PAINT UNABLE TO CLEAN. NEED TO REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE ALSO BASE OF CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE BROKEN PLASTIC CONTAINER OR LIDS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN METAL SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD AND SPILLAGE).GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE OVENS,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,AND DEEP FRYER.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALL BEHIND THE PREP COOLER AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SPILLAGE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • BURNED LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • SMALL LEAKING AT DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE ICE MACHINE.PLASTIC BAGS USED FOR STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
19. CanvassMar 21, 2016

    4 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN (GREASE BUILD UP): UNDER PREPARATION TABLES, UNDER SINKS, AND AT SHELVING UNITS AT REAR MAIN KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND DEGREASE ALL MENTIONED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST OBTAIN BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES. FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR. MUST REPAIR.
20. CanvassDec 19, 2013

    0 infractions

21. Canvass Re-InspectionOct 29, 2013

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED KNIVES (CLEAN AND DIRTY(FOOD PARTICLES) AND SPATULAS ON WALLS BETWEEN PIPPING AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AT A KNIFE RACK, CLEAN, SANITIZED AND READY TO USE.....NOTED SHELVES LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN CLEAN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT:MEAT GRINDERS ON SHELVING BY WALK IN COOLER, SHELVES ON RACKS BY SAME AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST MAINTAIN FREE FROM DIRT, OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND SPILLS.
22. CanvassOct 18, 2013

    5 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES CREATING FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED KNIVES (CLEAN AND DIRTY(FOOD PARTICLES) AND SPATULAS ON WALLS BETWEEN PIPPING AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AT A KNIFE RACK, CLEAN, SANITIZED AND READY TO USE.....NOTED SHELVES LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN CLEAN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT:MEAT GRINDERS ON SHELVING BY WALK IN COOLER, SHELVES ON RACKS BY SAME AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST MAINTAIN FREE FROM DIRT, OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND SPILLS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLES AND GRIME. FLOORS AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA,FLOORS BY ICE MACHINE ROOM AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH DISH WASHER/MOB SINK. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED BROWNISH DISCOLORATION ON WALLS BEHIND SINKS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
23. CanvassOct 3, 2012

    8 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, SANITIZING AT 0 PPM CHLORINE WHILE USED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISHMACHINE, MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS IN REACH IN PREP AREA COOLERS (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • STAND UP PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/DIRT STAINS ON WALL BEHIND POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALL ALSO MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X6) ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
24. CanvassMar 11, 2011

    9 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND PREPARED AND COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS(RICE,BEEF/LAMB,STEW,SAU CES,ETC.)IN WALK IN COOLER,REACH COOLERS,AND AT PREP AREAS STORED OR KEPT UNDER RUSTED SHELVES,AND SHELVES WITH DEBRIS WITHOUT COVER,AND HAD THINGS STORED ABOVE THEM.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)SERIOUS INSTRUCTED MGR.TO HAVE FOODS COVERED TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.CDI.
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT AT ALL TIMES.
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN,AND IN WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPLACE MISSING SINK STOPPERS IN 3COMP.AND 2COMP.SINKS STAFF USING PLASTIC TO COVER SINK HOLES TO WASH. ALSO MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARD BOARD LININGS ON EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN,AND PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR ON DRAIN BOARD SIDE.
    • 33. 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS AND DEBRIS ON STOVE,INSIDE OVENS,SHELVES IN THE COOLERS AND AT PREPARED FOOD HOLDING AREAS, TOP OF ICE MACHINE,AND MOP SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE UTENSILS WITH FOODS,DISH WASHER RACKS,AND FOOD PRODUCTS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE OFFICE,AND REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON FLOORS AT BAR AREA. REPLACE FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN KITCHEN BY DISHMACHINE.
    • 35. 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON WALLS IN KITCHEN TROUGHOUT.
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN BY 2DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
    • 42. 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. OBSERVED FOODSERVICE STAFF IN KITCHEN HANDLING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED AT ALL TIMES.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE.