LOVING HEART

838 W MONTROSE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60613 · Restaurant

23 inspections

CanvassFeb 24, 2026
3 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - REPAIR THE LEFT SIDE DOOR OF THE 3-COOR PREP COOLER SO THAT THE DOOR STAYS ATTACHED WHEN OPENED.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2-DOOR FREEZER.
CanvassMar 28, 2025
6 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE MINIUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PERSON IN CHARGE TURN ON THE NOZZLE UNDERNEATH THE SINK. HOT WATER AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
  - OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE COOKING AND PREPARING FOOD IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
- 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
  - OBSERVED ITEMS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA NOT ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
Canvass Re-InspectionNov 5, 2024
1 infraction
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED THE FRONT COUNTER TO BE CONSTRUCTED OF UNFINISHED 2X4's AND THE REAR PARTITION HALF WALL BEHIND THE COUNTER TO BE MADE OF UNFINISHED WOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR THE COUNTER AND REAR HALF WALL.
CanvassOct 29, 2024
8 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPONENTS IN BASEMENT TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED WITH A BLACK AND GREY SLIME AND SUBSTANCE THAT IS DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE AND COVERING MANY INTERIOR COMPONENTS. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN, SANTITIZE, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE FREE OF BUILD UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN THE SMALL BLACK SINGLE DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER TO MEASURE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE IN WARMEST AREA OF COOLER.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BOXES AND BUCKETS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED IN USE SCOOPS IN DRY STORAGE BINS IN REAR DRY STORAGE BINS STORED IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BINS; OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR RICE STORED IN STAGANT WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL IN USE UTENSILS AS APPROPRIATE IN BETWEEN USE. STORE WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS AND STORE SCOOPS FOR RICE IN A CLEAN AND DRY LOCATION IN BETWEEN USE.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - OBSERVED THE SPATULAS, SCOOPS, AND WHISKS STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS AND STORE ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED THE TOP OF THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR TO BE COVERED WITH A TRASH BAG AND TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED THE FRONT COUNTER TO BE CONSTRUCTED OF UNFINISHED 2X4's, A SHELF BELOW THE DESSERT COOLER CONSTRUCTED OF UNFINISHED WOOD, AND THE REAR PARTITION HALF WALL BEHIND THE COUNTER TO BE MADE OF UNFINISHED WOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR THE COUNTER, SHELF, AND REAR HALF WALL.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED THE MOP SINK IN THE BATHROOM CLOSET TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK FREE OF EXCESSIVE SUBSTANCE AND GRIME BUILD UP.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EVERY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.
Non-InspectionOct 21, 2024
0 infractions
Canvass Re-InspectionSep 21, 2023
4 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - 4-602.11(B-E) NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE WAS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - 3-305.11 FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR AT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - 5-501.17 NOTED WASHROOMS ON THE PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE ON SHELVES, FLOOR, INSIDE CLOSETS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
CanvassSep 12, 2023
7 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - NOTED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE WAS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - NOTED TEMPERATURES OF ASSORTED MILK PRODUCTS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT (REFRIGERATOR) TO BE IMPROPER:- MILK 57.9F/48.9F/48.2F/64.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $15.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
  - NOTED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE DISHWASHING AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 47.9F. INSTRUCTED NO TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR AT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE ON SHELVES, FLOOR, INSIDE CLOSETS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
Canvass Re-InspectionNov 2, 2022
5 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-202.16 OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN THEM.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-202.16 OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN THEM.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - 4-301.12 OBSERVED THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK BEING STOPPED UP WITH TOWELS AND GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT CASHIER/COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - 8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #10 FROM REPORT# 2565983 DATED ON 10/26/2022 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: OBSERVED ONE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT CASHIER/COFFEE STATION. THERE IS NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING SINK EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE MAIN PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
CanvassOct 26, 2022
7 infractions
- 9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
  - OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER ADDING SPINACH AND DICED TOMATOES TO A WRAP WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. THE WRAP WAS THEN WRAPPED IN FOIL TO BE SERVED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED ONE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT CASHIER/COFFEE STATION. THERE IS NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING SINK EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE MAIN PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH THE REQUIRED INFORMATION. THERE WAS NO RECORD OF VISITS OR COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH THE PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL UP-TO-DATE REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38.020 (C), CITATION ISSUED
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED AS SHELVING UNITS ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. FOOD ITEMS AND DRYING KITCHENWARE WERE STORED ON THE RAW WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SAID SURFACE WITH FOOD GRADE PAINT TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE OR FIND ANOTHER ALTERNATIVE TO SEAL RAW WOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN THEM.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - OBSERVED THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK BEING STOPPED UP WITH TOWELS AND GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT CASHIER/COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionMar 4, 2021
3 infractions
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
  - NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, BEANS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COFFEE PREP TABLE AND AT THE REAR PREP AREA AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.
CanvassFeb 25, 2021
4 infractions
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
  - NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, BEANS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COFFEE PREP TABLE AND AT THE REAR PREP AREA AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
Canvass Re-InspectionJun 30, 2020
3 infractions
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
  - NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
CanvassJun 23, 2020
6 infractions
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
  - NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. SOY MILK FOUND AT 52.5F, COCONUT MILK FOUND AT 52.9F, ALMOND MILK FOUND AT 54.3F, TOMATO PASTE FOUND AT 52.9F, CHAI LATTE FOUND AT 54.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR LOWER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ITEMS IMMEDIATELY. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 60 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
- 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
  - OBSERVED 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA FOUND AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 58.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR LOWER TO PROPERLY STORE COLD HOLDING FOOD ITEMS. 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST CONTACT CDPH BEFORE USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN DINING AREA NOT BEING USED. MUST REMOVE.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
CanvassMar 11, 2019
7 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH SOME FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SOME DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE ADDITIONAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
Canvass Re-InspectionMar 22, 2018
0 infractions
CanvassMar 15, 2018
4 infractions
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  - PREVIUOS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-31-17,REPORT#2071653 #38-FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 ON 3-15-18 OBSERVED SAME VIOLATION
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - INDIVIDUALLY PIECES OF CAKES MUST HAVE LABEL WITH SOURCE AND INGREDIENT LIST.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - SPILLAGE INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - ELEVATE 6" ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE REAR NORTH CLOSET BY THE WASHROOM
CanvassJul 31, 2017
1 infraction
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
CanvassDec 14, 2016
2 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST LABEL ALL PRE-PACKAKED FOOD ITEMS IN THE FRONT SELLING COUNTER.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOMS IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ROOMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR THE EASY OF CLEANING PEST MONITORING AND FOOD PROTECTION.
CanvassApr 26, 2016
2 infractions
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABELS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
CanvassApr 18, 2016
0 infractions
CanvassJul 27, 2015
2 infractions
- 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.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
CanvassJun 30, 2014
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONVENTIONAL OVEN TO REMOVE BREAD DEBRIS UNDER THE FOOD RACKS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FOUND A 3 FOOT SECTION OF BASEBOARD MISSING ALONG THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLENANBLE SURFACE.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - REMOVE OR REORGANIZE CLUTTER AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO ALLOW PROPER CLEANING OF THE CLOSET TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AREAS.
LicenseNov 4, 2013
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- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP/COFFEE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SPLASH GUARD WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CEMENT STEP INSIDE THE FRONT DOOR SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OPENING BETWEEN THE WALL AND CEILING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH/CLEANABLE SURFACE