NOODLES IN THE POT, INC

2453 N HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Restaurant

19 inspections

1. CanvassOct 29, 2021

   0 infractions

2. Canvass Re-InspectionOct 3, 2019

   3 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINK NEXT TO SIDE DOOR AND BETWEEN THE 1-COMP AND HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
3. CanvassSep 26, 2019

   12 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; CHICKEN, BEEF, RICE; ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA, SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PANEL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED ON LOWER SHELF IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT DUST /DEBRIS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINK NEXT TO SIDE DOOR AND THE BETWEEN THE 1-COMP AND HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • MUST REPAIR LEAKY BASE OF FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
4. CanvassJan 3, 2018

   4 infractions

   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ON BASEMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
5. CanvassJul 3, 2017

   5 infractions

   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER WITH CHUNKS OF ICE STUCK ON WALLS OF FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW DRY AND MAINTAIN
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • OBSERVED WALL IN BASEMENT NOT FINISHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PAINT TO A SMOOTH FINISH.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED UNUSED TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT COURT YARD AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
   • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCT MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SLEEVE OR IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
6. Canvass Re-InspectionNov 8, 2016

   1 infraction

   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE
7. CanvassNov 1, 2016

   7 infractions

   • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
     • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALL OF WALK IN COOLER,CEILING,WALLS IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA.ALSO ADJACENT DOOR TO APARTMENTS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/1/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
   • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
     • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1948453 7/29/16 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND GRILL TABLES IN PREP AREA,REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS.#33-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE & DISH RACKS.#35-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FILTERS AND HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL IN PREP AREA NEAR GLASS SIDE DOOR.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR AND SIDE DOOR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOOR IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA NEAR CHEST FREEZER.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA
8. Canvass Re-InspectionJul 29, 2016

   3 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND GRILL TABLES IN PREP AREA,REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINE,GRILL TABLE & DISH RACKS
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL IN PREP AREA NEAR GLASS SIDE DOOR.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR AND SIDE DOOR.
9. CanvassJul 22, 2016

   4 infractions

   • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
     • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID IN POOR REPAIR.OBSERVED LID BENT IN UP RIGHT POSTION ALONG THE BACK AND BROKEN AROUND THE ROD MAKING THE LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST RODENT PROOF LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND GRILL TABLES IN PREP AREA,REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE & DISH RACKS.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL IN PREP AREA NEAR GLASS SIDE DOOR.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR AND SIDE DOOR.
10. ComplaintMay 15, 2015

    3 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 52F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-ASSORTED NOODLES 46.6F, EGGS 58.7F, TOFU 46.5F, SERVICE COOLER), CHICKEN ((COOKED) 52.1F,(UNCOOKED 49.6F)), NOODLES 45.5F,BROCCOLI 45.7F, SHRIMP 61.3F, (WALK IN COOLER). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 50 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $350.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • NOTED EMPLOYEE PICKING UP SPRING ROLLS FROM THE SERVICE COOLER WITH OUT USING GLOVES OR FORK OR TONGS (BARE MINIMUM CONTACT).INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES OR TONGS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
11. Canvass Re-InspectionDec 10, 2014

    0 infractions

12. CanvassDec 3, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE ICE MAKER. INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH BLACK SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL AND TUBE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1401841 DATED 3/11/14. #30-INSTRUCTED TO PUT LABEL AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.#32-MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM,(CAULK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE). CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE LADIE'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
13. CanvassMar 11, 2014

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PUT LABEL AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS,POTS,PANS. MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM,(CAULK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE COOK LINE AND BESIDE THE HOOD, HOOD AND FILTER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE ICE MAKER CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE.
14. CanvassJun 13, 2013

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE DOUBLE DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK SLOWLY DRAINING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. STOPPERS ARE NEEDED FOR 3-COMPARMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
15. Canvass Re-InspectionOct 26, 2012

    3 infractions

    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 10/16/12 WAS NOT POSTED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE GROUT AND BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. MUST ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES ALONG WALLS.
16. CanvassOct 16, 2012

    4 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE THE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREA. 11 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON WALLS, CEILING TILES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE GROUT AND BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. MUST ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES ALONG WALLS.
17. Complaint Re-InspectionAug 16, 2011

    0 infractions

18. ComplaintAug 10, 2011

    7 infractions

    • 4. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
      • All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR FOUND WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER USED TO MAKE ICE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND FAX REQUEST FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL TO C.D.P.H. @ 312-746-4240.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-3-11 #517250 NOT CORRECTED. #30-ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. #33- INTERIOR DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INDOORS AND INVERTED.
    • 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. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN.
    • 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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MUST BE REPLACED: LADIES WASH ROOM, REAR DINING ROOM, REAR HALLWAY DRY FOOD STORAGE. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE SPRAY ARM SINK. MUST REPLACE. MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD UNDER REAR HALLWAY DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
    • 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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR HALLWAY DRY FOOD STORAGE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER AND TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER.
19. CanvassMar 3, 2011

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER LABELED AND DATED.
    • 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. INTERIOR DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.