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1508 E 53RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60615 · Restaurant

32 inspections

1. ComplaintJun 12, 2023

   0 infractions

2. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 20, 2021

   4 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILTIY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN UNDER GRILL, CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT. ALSO CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE IN AT BASEMENT PREP TABLE AND MEAT SLICER AND BASEMENT PREP TABLE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
3. CanvassJun 21, 2021

   7 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILTIY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS. FOUND RAW BEEF (STEAK), RAW CHICKEN, BURGERS, PICO DEGALLO, SWEET POTATO FRIES, VEGETABLES, SAUSAGE AT 61F, 55F, 57F, 58.3F, 57.2F, AND 56F. INSTRUCTED TO DISGARD ALL ITEMS VALUED AT $800.00 30 LBS DISGARDED. UNITS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT UNITS MUST BE REPAIRED AND BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AND AT 0F OR BELOW. SEE COMMENTS BELOW TO HAVE TAGS REMOVED BEFORE RESUMING USE OF UNITS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • FOUND A REFRIGERATION UNIT AND A FREEZER UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS AT 58F AND THE FREEZER AT 50F. BOTH UNITS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN UNDER GRILL, CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT. ALSO CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE IN AT BASEMENT PREP TABLE AND MEAT SLICER AND BASEMENT PREP TABLE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM FEBRUARY 26, 2020. #58 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
4. Canvass Re-InspectionMar 4, 2020

   10 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES FLOOR. OBSERVED NO COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR. ISNTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR AND LID ON RIGHT PREP COOLER ALONG NORTH WALL IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING ON HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, BAR, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
5. CanvassFeb 26, 2020

   14 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE BEHIND WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT AND SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES FLOOR. OBSERVED NO COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR. ISNTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COAT AND SCARF STORED ON TOP OF COOLER NEXT TO DRINKING GLASSES IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF GLASSWARE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN WHITE GROCERY BAG. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR AND LID ON RIGHT PREP COOLER ALONG NORTH WALL IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING ON HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, BAR, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2311397 ON 8-27-19: 39-MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE AND RACKS WHERE UTENSILS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
6. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 27, 2019

   1 infraction

   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE AND RACKS WHERE UTENSILS ARE STORED.
7. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 22, 2019

   1 infraction

   • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2304659 DATED AUGUST 14, 2019. VIOLATION #10 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
8. CanvassAug 14, 2019

   6 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COLD HOLDING PREP STATION TO BE IMPROPER: FRESH EGGS 58.5F, DICED HAM 58.5F, BEEF 54.7F, CHICKEN 53F, DICED TOMATOES 51.4F, AND COLE SLAW 52.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. ESTIMATED WT 11 LBS., VALVUE $160. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • NOTED COLD HOLDING PREP STATION IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (64.4F). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT 41F OR BELOW. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE COLD HOLDING PREP STATION. STATION TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2201160 DATED AUGUST 20, 2018, VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
9. CanvassAug 20, 2018

   10 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • 3-501.17 (C) OBSERVED READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN PREP KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT WITH OUT DATE MARK/ MISSING; COOKED MEAT SAUCE, MAC & CHEESE, GUMBO, CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO UTILIZE DATE MAKRING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • 4-203.12 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZER FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSEVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY HANDLE FOOD WITH OUT UTILIZING HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HATS, HAIR COVERINGS OR HAIR NETS. ALLY FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • NON FUNCTIONAL LIGHTS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
10. Short Form ComplaintOct 16, 2017

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, SHELVES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS, SLICER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING SPRAYER ON SCRAPE SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE AND RIGHT FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
11. Complaint Re-InspectionAug 28, 2017

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, SHELVES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS, SLICER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING SPRAYER ON SCRAPE SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE AND RIGHT FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
12. ComplaintAug 14, 2017

    7 infractions

    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SOAP. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL WASH THEIR HANDS THOROUGHLY IN AN APPROVED HAND WASHING FACILITY USING WARM WATER AND A SUITABLE SOAP OR DETERGENT, RINSING AND DRYING WITH SANITARY TOWELING OR AN APPROVED DRYING DEVICE. OBSERVED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE EATING IN FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. EMPLOYEES SHALL CONSUME FOOD ONLY IN DESIGNATED DINING AREAS THAT ARE NOT USED FOR THE PREPARATION OF FOOD OR WASHING AND STORAGE OF UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON REAR BOTTOM SHELF NEAR BULK HONEY AND MUSTARD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER SLICER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1989487 ON 2-22-17: 32-REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. 33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SLICER AND TABLE UNDER SLICER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. 35-CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALL TILES AND ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. 36-REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR SHELVING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. 38-REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWLS IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. 40-PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETER IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, SHELVES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR CEILING IN BASEMENT LOCKER ROOM(WATER DAMAGE). SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL AND BASEBOARDS ALONG STAIRWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING SPRAYER ON SCRAPE SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE AND RIGHT FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
13. CanvassFeb 22, 2017

    9 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED CONTAINER OF ORANGE JUICE AND SODA GUN LINES STORED IN ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ICE AND ITEMS FOR ICE BIN. ICE CANNOT BE REUSED FOR DRINKING OR EATING IF ICE WAS USED FOR COOLING OTHER OBJECTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SLICER AND TABLE UNDER SLICER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALL TILES, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR SHELVING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWLS IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETER IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN WAIT STATION TO PREVENT HAND CONTACT.
14. Short Form ComplaintApr 25, 2016

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SINKS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR BROKEN STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
15. CanvassApr 18, 2016

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SINKS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR BROKEN STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
16. Complaint Re-InspectionApr 13, 2015

    9 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER AND COOKED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE KNIVES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER OR REMOVE DISHES STORED ON OPEN SHELF IN PREP AREA NEAR REAR ENTRY DOOR.MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD AND FOIL FROM PREP TABLES IN DISH MACHINE AREA AND WALL UNIT IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN AT BAR AREA FACING DINING AREA.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON FOOD BIN IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER ,FREEZER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AND BASEMENT 3- COMP SINK GREASE TRAP.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM DISH RACKS,FRYER,MEAT SLICER,GREASE TRAP AT BASEMENT 3- COMP SINK,GRILL TABLE,SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN LOCKERROOM AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS LEADING TO BASEMENT.MUST SEAL WALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO ALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH MACHINE AND 3- COMP DISH AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK STOPPER HANDLES AT BOTH 3- COMP SINKS IN POOR REPAIR,LEAKY PIPE AT ICE BIN NEAR COFFEE STATION AND LEAKY FILTER IN BASEMENT EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
17. ComplaintApr 9, 2015

    11 infractions

    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY 2 FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED BOTH FOOD HANDLERS COME UP THE STAIRS FROM BASEMENT WENT TO PREP AREA AND HANDLE FOOD .THE MALE EMPLOYEE PICKED UP BREAD AND A KNIFE AND CUT BREAD AND FEMALE EMPLOYEE PICKED UP A KNIFE AND A COOKED POTATOE AND PEELED SKIN FROM POTATOE WITH OUT WASHING HANDS BEFORE HANDLING FOOD.INSTRUCTED MANGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO DISCARD FOOD AND WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • OBSERVED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING AND NO SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK ,SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE AND MAINNTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER AND COOKED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE KNIVES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER OR REMOVE DISHES STORED ON OPEN SHELF IN PREP AREA NEAR REAR ENTRY DOOR.MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD AND FOIL FROM PREP TABLES IN DISH MACHINE AREA AND WALL UNIT IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN AT BAR AREA FACING DINING AREA.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON FOOD BIN IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER ,FREEZER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AND BASEMENT 3- COMP SINK GREASE TRAP.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM DISH RACKS,FRYER,MEAT SLICER,GREASE TRAP AT BASEMENT 3- COMP SINK,GRILL TABLE,SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN LOCKERROOM AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS LEADING TO BASEMENT.MUST SEAL WALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO ALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH MACHINE AND 3- COMP DISH AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK STOPPER HANDLES AT BOTH 3- COMP SINKS IN POOR REPAIR,LEAKY PIPE AT ICE BIN NEAR COFFEE STATION AND LEAKY FILTER IN BASEMENT EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
18. Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionJul 8, 2014

    0 infractions

19. Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionJul 1, 2014

    6 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 6, 2014 AS INSTRUCTED. #33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, MEAT SLICER ON BASEMENT PREP TABLE, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT, UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. #34 CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT CORNER AREAS AND IN STORAGE AREAS (ROOMS) IN BASEMENT. #35 MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING: CLEAN LOWER WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED AND ON PIPES ALONG SAME WALL CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE ABOVE WAFFLE IRON IN KITCHEN ON PREP TABLE. CLEAN VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE DUST NOTED. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT ON CEILNG OF MENS WASHROOM, CLEAN WALL AT UTILITY SINK. CLEAN WALLS AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER NOTED. CLRAN VENT ON WALL TO REMOVE DUST IN BASEMENT BEHIND UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLEAN ALONG EDGES OF WALL BEHIND STORAGE RACKS IN REAR OF BASEMENT. SOME PEELING/CHIPPED PAINT AND SMALL HOLE ON WALL ALONG STAIRS GOING INTO BASEMENT; REPAIR SAME. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND/OR WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN NON FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. #38 REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT. #41 ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS ON 6/30/14.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS ON 6/30/14.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS ON 6/30/14.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS ON 6/30/14.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS ON 6/30/14.
20. Suspected Food PoisoningJun 30, 2014

    8 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER READING AT ZERO. MACHINE IS ATTACHED TO A CHLORINE SANITIZER; INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT READING MUST BE AT 100PPM. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME AND ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS MUST BE MANUALLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT THE THREE COMP SINK WITH A CHEMICAL SANITIZER. MANAGEMENT MUST REQUEST VIA FAX AT 312 746-8040 FOR TAG TO BE REMOVED AND MACHINE TO BE REINSPECTED TO RESUME USING IT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • MANAGER ON DUTY HAS AN INVALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE UPDATED AND VALID AT ALL TIMES EMPLOYED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 6, 2014 AS INSTRUCTED. #33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, MEAT SLICER ON BASEMENT PREP TABLE, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT, UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. #34 CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT CORNER AREAS AND IN STORAGE AREAS (ROOMS) IN BASEMENT. #35 MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING: CLEAN LOWER WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED AND ON PIPES ALONG SAME WALL CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE ABOVE WAFFLE IRON IN KITCHEN ON PREP TABLE. CLEAN VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE DUST NOTED. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT ON CEILNG OF MENS WASHROOM, CLEAN WALL AT UTILITY SINK. CLEAN WALLS AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER NOTED. CLRAN VENT ON WALL TO REMOVE DUST IN BASEMENT BEHIND UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLEAN ALONG EDGES OF WALL BEHIND STORAGE RACKS IN REAR OF BASEMENT. SOME PEELING/CHIPPED PAINT AND SMALL HOLE ON WALL ALONG STAIRS GOING INTO BASEMENT; REPAIR SAME. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND/OR WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN NON FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. #38 REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT. #41 ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT, REMOVE UNNECCESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
21. CanvassMar 6, 2014

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, MEAT SLICER ON BASEMENT PREP TABLE, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT, UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT CORNER AREAS AND IN STORAGE AREAS (ROOMS) IN BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING: CLEAN LOWER WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED AND ON PIPES ALONG SAME WALL CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE ABOVE WAFFLE IRON IN KITCHEN ON PREP TABLE, CLEAN VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE DUST NOTED, REMOVE DUST FROM VENT ON CEILING OF MENS WASHROOM, ClEAN WALL AT UTILITY SINK, CLEAN WALLS AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER NOTED, CLEAN VENT ON WALL TO REMOVE DUST IN BASEMENT BEHIND UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLEAN ALONG EDGES OF WALL BEHIND STORAGE RACKS IN REAR OF BASEMENT, SOME PEELING/CHIPPED PAINT AND SMALL HOLE ON WALL ALONG STAIRS GOING INTO BASEMENT; REPAIR SAME, REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL TILE AT LOWER WALLS IN STALLS OF WOMENS WASHROOM WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND/OR WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN NON FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR URINAL IN MENS WASHROOM. (THERE IS A TOILET FOR USE THAT IS WORKING PROPERLY AT THIS TIME). REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A UTILITY RACK FOR HANGING OF MOPS FOR PROPER DRYING. ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
22. Complaint Re-InspectionApr 16, 2013

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SODA DISPENSER GUNS BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE PREP COOLER IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INCREASE THE LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
23. Complaint Re-InspectionApr 15, 2013

    5 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1319471 ON 04/08/2013 NOT CORRECTED. (38)MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST ALSO RESTORE COLD WATER TO 2ND HAND SINK FROM THE DOOR IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST CORRECT ALL SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • SERIOUS VIOLATION # 29 UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION # 14.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SODA DISPENSER GUNS BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE PREP COOLER IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INCREASE THE LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
24. ComplaintApr 8, 2013

    4 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1158409 ON 07/11/2012 NOT CORRECTED. (38)MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST ALSO RESTORE COLD WATER TO 2ND HAND SINK FROM THE DOOR IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SODA DISPENSER GUNS BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE PREP COOLER IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INCREASE THE LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
25. ComplaintJul 11, 2012

    8 infractions

    • 7. WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY WASHED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. NO DISH DETERGENT AVAILABLE DURING WASH CYCLE AT DISH MACHINE. ALL MULTI USE EATING AND DRINKING UTENSILS SHALL BE WASHED IN WATER CONTAINING A SUITABLE DETERGENT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS INCLUDING THE LEGS,WHEELS,HANDLES AND MOTOR HOUSING. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING AND PREP AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN DISH WASHING AND PREP AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST ALSO RESTORE COLD WATER TO 2ND HAND SINK FROM THE DOOR IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST BETTER ORGANIZE EXTRA CHAIRS AND OTHER ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS NEATLY AND 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
26. Short Form ComplaintFeb 16, 2012

    9 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • INVERT ALL CARRY CONTAINERS AND CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER (CHIPPED PAINT). PROVIDE COVER ON GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COMPRESSOR UNITS, GASKETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, DRAWERS, CABINETS, SHELVES, BEVERAGE MACHINES SURFACES AND NOZZLES, SINKS (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, ETC).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS (NEAR 3-COMP SINK, DISH MACHINE, BASEMENT STAIRWAY, ETC). ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE NEAR DISH MACHINE. REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT. REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN BASEMENT NEAR ICE MACHINE. REPAIR CEILING IN BASEMENT NEAR 3-COMP SINK (MOLD, MILDEW). SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS (BASEMENT LOCKER ROOM, NEAR WATER HEATER, OFFICE, PREP, STORAGE AREAS, ETC). REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMP SINKS. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEFT HANDLE ON RIGHT SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR PROPER CLEANING OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
27. Canvass Re-InspectionJan 19, 2012

    9 infractions

    • 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. INVERT ALL CARRY CONTAINERS AND CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
    • 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. PAINT SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER (CHIPPED PAINT). PROVIDE COVER ON GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT.
    • 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COMPRESSOR UNITS, GASKETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, DRAWERS, CABINETS, SHELVES, BEVERAGE MACHINES SURFACES AND NOZZLES, SINKS (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, ETC).
    • 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. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS (NEAR 3-COMP SINK, DISH MACHINE, BASEMENT STAIRWAY, ETC). ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
    • 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. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE NEAR DISH MACHINE. REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT. REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN BASEMENT NEAR ICE MACHINE. REPAIR CEILING IN BASEMENT NEAR 3-COMP SINK (MOLD, MILDEW). SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS (BASEMENT LOCKER ROOM, NEAR WATER HEATER, OFFICE, PREP, STORAGE AREAS, ETC). REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
    • 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. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMP SINKS. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEFT HANDLE ON RIGHT SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR PROPER CLEANING OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
28. CanvassJan 12, 2012

    10 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE IN CORNER NEAR WATER HEATERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 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. INVERT ALL CARRY CONTAINERS AND CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
    • 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. PAINT SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER (CHIPPED PAINT). PROVIDE COVER ON GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT.
    • 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COMPRESSOR UNITS, GASKETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, DRAWERS, CABINETS, SHELVES, BEVERAGE MACHINES SURFACES AND NOZZLES, SINKS (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, ETC)
    • 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. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS (NEAR 3-COMP SINK, DISH MACHINE, BASEMENT STAIRWAY, ETC). ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
    • 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. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE NEAR DISH MACHINE. REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT. REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN BASEMENT NEAR ICE MACHINE. REPAIR CEILING IN BASEMENT NEAR 3-COMP SINK (MOLD, MILDEW). SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS (BASEMENT LOCKER ROOM, NEAR WATER HEATER, OFFICE, PREP, STORAGE AREAS, ETC). REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
    • 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. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMP SINKS. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEFT HANDLE ON RIGHT SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR PROPER CLEANING OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
29. CanvassAug 4, 2011

    3 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. (MUST STORE INVERTED).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR AT BASEMENT STORAGE. (MUST REMOVE)
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND LEAKY EXPOSED HAND SINK BY DISHMACHINE.
30. Short Form ComplaintOct 1, 2010

    6 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50-53 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 24 LBS OF RAW EGGS,TURKEY SAUSAGE,HAM AND SLICED TOMATOES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45-57 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL DISH, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS, DETAIL CLEAN AND PAINT SAME. REPLACE ALL CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER IN FRONT PART OF BASEMENT, ORGANIZE ALL CHAIRS/TABLES
31. Short Form ComplaintSep 16, 2010

    5 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. (CHILLI,COOKED POTATOES,ETC)
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPTMENT AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL DISH CATTIES, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPRMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS, DETAIL CLEAN AND PAINT SAME. REPLACE ALL CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER IN FRONT PART OF BASEMENT, ORGANIZE ALL CHAIRS/TABLES
32. ComplaintJul 14, 2010

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPTMENT AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL DISH CATTIES, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPRMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS, DETAIL CLEAN AND PAINT SAME. REPLACE ALL CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER IN FRONT PART OF BASEMENT, ORGANIZE ALL CHAIRS/TABLES.