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THALI'S RESTAURANT

3156 N AUSTIN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60634 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

THALI'S RESTAURANT has been inspected 16 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 11, 2011. The most recent inspection, on February 8, 2017, found no infractions.

2 of 16 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 20, 2015. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 9, 2014. For example: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 25, 2012. For example: HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 5, 2014. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 36 times across 13 separate inspections, most recently on September 13, 2016. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

16 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALL AND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND INVEST IN A KNIFE RACK TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES,
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY AND MAINTAIN,
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • STAINED CEILING TILE DINING AND LIGHT SHIELDS REAR KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHTS NOT WORKING REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT PREP AREA, AND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADDITION SINK,
  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 05/27/2015, REPORT #1546442, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CHIPPING RAW WOOD SURFACES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL SHELVES, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY AND MAINTAIN,
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND IN STORAGE AREAS FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • STAINED CEILING TILE DINING AND LIGHT SHIELDS REAR KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHTS NOT WORKING REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAG.---------MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE (NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND WALL).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPLACE OR LEVEL MISSING FLOOR TILE (AROUND GREASE BOX) AND MUST RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAM UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT WATER ACCUMULATION.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
  5. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND EVIDENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE COCKROACHES IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE, UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOLER. ALSO, FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT STORAGE (NEXT TO SIDE DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAG.---------MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE (NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND WALL).--------MUST RESEAL WORN OUT CAULKING AROUND HAND SINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE 2 WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINK, ELECTRICAL BOX AND CONDUITS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.---------MUST REPLACE OR LEVEL MISSING FLOOR TILE (AROUND GREASE BOX) AND MUST RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAM UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT WATER ACCUMULATION.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA INCLUDING WALL INSIDE BASEMENT 2 WALK-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
  6. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Found some food items not properly dated in reach in cooler, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in cooler, reach in freezer.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Storage shelving in kitchen prep area that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, rear storage shelving in rear kitchen, bsmt not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in prep/dining areas, shall be replaced, walls that had holes, peeling paint behind reach in freezer, and in bsmt prep area shall be repaired/sealed.
  7. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 17. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED
      • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN) THAWING IMPROPERLY. NOTED FROZEN CHICKEN SITTING ON A PLASTIC TRAY ON TOP OF THE CHEST FREEZER NEAR THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED THAWING OF FROZEN FOODS FOR FURTHER PROCESSING MUST BE STORED INSIDE REFRIGERATOR AT 40F OR LESS, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER AND/OR USE OF MICROWAVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAINT WOODEN SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS ALSO REPAIR/REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZER,SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,WORK TABLE BENEATH GRILL ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF COOKING STOVE/OVEN,DEEP FRYER.INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT. KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLERS AND REMOVE DIRTY CARDBOARDS ON FLOORING. THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR MUST BE ELEVATED AND REMOVE SNOW/ICE BUILD-UP.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP ARE, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE.-------MUST REMOVE GRAFFITI SIGNS ON WALL INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MENS TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • THERMOMETER IS MISSING INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. A METAL STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND REORGANIZE.ARTICLES THAT ARE USED MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • Found/observed garbage dumpster overflowing with garbage,garbage bags stacked up outside premises at time of inspection.Citation issued 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, walk in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas need cleaning(corners).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area shall be replaced, walls, ceilings in bsmt storage areas that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, light shields in dining areas need cleaning.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen area, walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
  10. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH GAP/OPENING, CLEAN AND RE CAULK BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES IN BASEMENT BY HOT WATER TANK. (NOTED WATER SEEPING FROM WALL. MUST REPAIR).
  11. Complaint

    11 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • FOUND NO HAND WASH SOAP AVAILABLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (EMPLOYEE BOUGHT LIQUID HAND WASH SOAP FROM STORE). CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
    • 17. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED
      • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN) THAWING IMPROPERLY. NOTED FROZEN CHICKEN SITTING IN BUCKET WITH WATER BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THAWING OF FROZEN FOODS FOR FURTHER PROCESSING MUST BE STORED INSIDE REFRIGERATOR AT 40F OR LESS, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER AND/OR USE OF MICROWAVE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED OVER 4 LIVE COCKROACHES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • FOUND GARBAGE AND GREASE METAL CONTAINER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA NOT CLEAN. NOTED EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE SAID GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH DRIED GREASE AND GREASE HANGING AROUND. ALSO FOUND OVERFLOWING GARBAGE DUMPSTER NEXT TO GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA.---------KNIVES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A KNIFE RACKS (NOTED SOME KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN WALL AND COOLER BEHIND SERVICE LINE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZER, EXTERIOR SIDE SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WOODEN SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT. KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP ARE, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE.-------MUST REMOVE GRAFFITI SIGNS ON WALL INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.----------MUST FIX SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
  12. Short Form Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor in basement and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Ceiling tile not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to replace all missing and damaged ceiling tile. Newly installed raw wood door of storage room not sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
  13. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor in basement and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Ceiling tile not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to replace all missing and damaged ceiling tile. Newly installed raw wood door of storage room not sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
  14. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Rear exit door has 1/4 inche gap opening in lower left corner. Lower left corner frame is completely rusted-out. Instructed to repair frame and rodent proof to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Foods stored inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor in basement and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Ceiling tile not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to replace all missing and damaged ceiling tile. Newly installed raw wood door of storage room not sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Adequate light not provided in basement prep area. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs. Storage room in basement not provided with light. Instructed to install light fixture.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Two compartment sink in basement hot water handle broken. Instructed to repair/replace handle. Overhead drainline pipe in basement and hot water tank leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
  15. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
  16. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • Hand washing facilities not provided with soap. Exposed hand sink in prep area not provided with liquid soap for proper hand washing for food handlers. Instructed that hand soap must be provided at exposed hand sink at all times. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • No pest control log book provided or maintained on premises. Establishment has Terminix Pest COntrol, however company only provided service invoice. Instructed that a pest control log book must be maintained for establishment and have all required documents. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • No certified food manager on premises or certificate posted when potenially hazardous foods are served-beans at 150.2 F. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises at all times and have a City of Chicago certified manager certificate posted. Seriuos citation issued 7-38-012.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor not cleaned behind equipment or maintained in basement. Instructed to detail clean floor through out and reseal floor in basement.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Light not working under exhaust hood. Instructed to replace non-working bulb.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Thermometer not working in basement walk-in cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • Food handlers and employees in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all employees in prep area must have on proper hair restraints.

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