YOLK

1120 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60605 · Restaurant

33 inspections

1. CanvassFeb 20, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED DUST ON BOTTOM SHELF AT EXPO LINE WHERE TAKE OUT CONTAINERS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND BOOTH CUSIONS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL BOOTHS AND BEHIND CUSHIONS, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
2. CanvassDec 17, 2025

   4 infractions

   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED TCS FOODS NOT DISPOSED OF AFTER USE BY DATE, FOUND SEVERAL COOKED FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, YOGURT, ETC WITH DISCARD DATE OF 12/13, 12/14 12/15 AND 12/16 ALL IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO KEEP TCS FOODS FOR MORE THAN 7 DAYS IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED VENT IN UTILITY ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
3. CanvassFeb 19, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • FOUND WOMENS TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 68 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. HANDWASHING SINKS SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE NOW AT 100F.
4. ComplaintOct 16, 2024

   6 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • Low temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 0PPM obtained on Cl test strips, machine was being use during inspection. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • Bulk food containers ( sugar.. ) not labeled, Instructed to label and maintain.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • Food handlers at main cook line with long beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear.
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • Knives wedged between 2 prep tables, instructed to keep knives on a clean surface.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • Using disposable sauce cups as a scoop for food production, instructed tyo use proper scoops.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • Double door cooler gaskets at main cook in poor repair, Instructed to replace.
5. Canvass Re-InspectionJan 17, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 5-205.15 FOUND 1 OUT OF 3 HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN MEN'S CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT RUNNING WATER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NOTED 3 COMP FAUCET STRIPED. WATER CONTINUES TO RUN WHEN BOTH KNOBS ARE CLOSED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • 8-404.13 (B:3) FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2587800 CONDUCTED ON 1/11/24. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MISSING COVING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
6. Canvass Re-InspectionJan 11, 2024

   3 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-501.111 NOTED APPROX 6 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. AND 4 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. ALSO NOTED 1 LIVE ROACH LOCATED ON WALL ABOVE 3 COMP SINK. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY AND ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 5-205.15 FOUND 1 OUT OF 3 HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN MEN'S CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT RUNNING WATER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NOTED 3 COMP FAUCET STRIPED. WATER CONTINUES TO RUN WHEN BOTH KNOBS ARE CLOSED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • 8-404.13(B:4) FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2573919 CONDUCTED ON 04/10/2023. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MISSING COVING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
7. CanvassJan 9, 2024

   5 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION CORRECTED, CFM ARRIVES AT 10:20 AM.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • FOUND WOMEN'S AND MEN'S CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 76 F- 85F. NOTED 1 OUT OF 3 HANDWASHING SINKS WITH RUNNING WATER IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. ALSO NOTED ONLY 2 OUT OF 3 HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F WITH ADEQUATE PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • NOTED APPROX 6 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. AND 4 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. ALSO NOTED 1 LIVE ROACH LOCATED ON WALL ABOVE 3 COMP SINK. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY AND ELIMATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • FOUND 3 COMP SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 91F. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT NOT LESS THAN 110F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2573919 CONDUCTED ON 04/10/2023. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MISSING COVING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
8. CanvassApr 10, 2023

   10 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE REAR DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE.
   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER POSTED A CONSUMER ADVISORY DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE HANDLES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • 5-501.15 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AS WELL AS THE LID NOT TIGHT FITTING, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. EMPLOYEE CLEANED SAID OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER DURING THE INSPECTION AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND GROUND AREA WERE CLEANED AND LID TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MISSING COVING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • 4-202.18 OBSERVED VENTILATION FILTERS OFF DURING OPERATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
9. CanvassMay 31, 2022

   5 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT LOCATED IN CONVENIENT LOCATION FOR WAREWASHING EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN CONVENIENT LOCATION FOR WAREWASHING EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH HOSE HOOKED UP TO HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE HOSE AND ENSURE HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS INCLUDING SAUSAGE, HAM, MOZZERELLA CHEESE WITH TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45.1-51.6. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING IS 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 2 POUNDS CHORIZO, 1 POUND HAM, .5 POUNDS LETTUCE AND SPINACH $30 CUMULATIVE TOTAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED CUP BEING UNTILIZED AS A SCOOP FOR POWDERED SUGAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UTILIZE AN APPROPRIATE SCOOP WITH HANDLE.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED PINK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
10. Complaint Re-InspectionDec 14, 2021

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE SINK NOT MAINTAINING HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE DISH ROOM AREA AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE LOCKER ROOM/CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
11. ComplaintDec 6, 2021

    8 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE MINI REFRIGERATOR WHERE MILK IS STORED, LOCATED IN THE FRONT CHECK OUT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON PREP TABLES AND COUNTER. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE. OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE SINK NOT MAINTAINING HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE DISH ROOM AREA AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE LOCKER ROOM/CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING IN THE DISH ROOM AREA NEAR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
12. Complaint Re-InspectionAug 9, 2021

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.13 OBSERVED THE COVING IS MISSING ON THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
13. ComplaintAug 2, 2021

    7 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED ON A REFRIGERATION UNIT; ABOUT 10 LBS OF BEEF AT 55F, ABOUT 5 LBS OF PORK AT 49F, AND ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • 4-301.11 OBSERVED A COLD HOLDING UNIT (WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE) AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 66F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F AT ALL TIMES. SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. OBSERVED FACILITY USING ICE TO COLD HOLD THE TCS FOODS FOR THE OMELETTE STATION. INSTRUCTED ICE CAN NOT BE USED, AND ONLY MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION CAN BE USED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 OBSERVED LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED UNDER THE SHELVES BY THE COFFEE PREP/CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA, OBSERVED ABOUT 2 LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA, AND ABOUT 5 SMALL FLIES FLYING IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • 5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID NOT MAINTAINED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.13 OBSERVED THE COVING IS MISSING ON THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
14. Complaint Re-InspectionOct 14, 2020

    1 infraction

    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • FOUND LIGHT LOCATED IN UTILITY CLOSET WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. MUST PROVIDE.
15. ComplaintOct 7, 2020

    10 infractions

    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/ TEMEPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED TUNA WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-12 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE. FOUND 9 LIVE ROACHES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND PIPES.FOUND 2 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND HOT WATER HEATER IN UTILITY ROOM.THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM PESTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • FOUND APPROX 30 DEAD ROACHES LOCATED IN UTILITY ROOM. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • FOUND CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING EQUIPMENT STORED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA BETWEEN USES. WIPING CLOTHES MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USES IN A CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION.
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • FOUND NO RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK WHEN HOT AND COLD WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON. WATER UNDER PRESSURE SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ALL FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, AND NONFOOD EQUIPMENT THAT ARE REQUIRED TO USE WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND WEST HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPERATION AREA SLOW DRAINING MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND NO RUNNING WATER AT 2 OUT OF 3 HANDWASHING SINKS (MIDDLE FAUCET)LOCATED IN WOMEN'S AND MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND WHOLE IN WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST FILL WHOLE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • FOUND LIGHT LOCATED IN UTILITY CLOSET WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • FOUND MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2369303 : INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, CLEAN SURFACE AREAS UNDERNEATH GRILLS, CLEAN INTERIOR OF THREE DOOR FREEZER, CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE AND THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS, DISHMACHINE AND IN STORAGE AREA UNDER STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN WALL AROUND BEHIND AND UNDER 1 COMP SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN CEILING VENT IN ROOM WHERE UTILITY SINK LOCATED TO REMOVE DUST. ALSO CLEAN VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE STORAGE ROOM AREA; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
16. ComplaintApr 16, 2020

    8 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 20 OR MORE FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE WALL BEHIND THE ONE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE WALLS BY THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN THE UTILITY SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE HANDLE FOR THE DOOR OF ONE FRYER MISSING; REPLACE HANDLE TO FRYER DOOR.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, CLEAN SURFACE AREAS UNDERNEATH GRILLS, CLEAN INTERIOR OF THREE DOOR FREEZER, CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE AND THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB IN POOR REPAIR AT THE HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; REPAIR OR REPLACE KNOB.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL AT THE END OF THE COOKING LINE LEADING INTO THE DISHWASHING AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE STORAGE ROOM AREA; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS, DISHMACHINE AND IN STORAGE AREA UNDER STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN WALL AROUND BEHIND AND UNDER 1 COMP SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN CEILING VENT IN ROOM WHERE UTILITY SINK LOCATED TO REMOVE DUST. ALSO CLEAN VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON AUGUST 26, 2019 WAS NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT THE SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
17. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 26, 2019

    3 infractions

    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • 3-603.11 OBSERVED BURGERS, EGGS & STEAK ON MENU. SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12 FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN THE FOLLOWING AREA: COFFEE BREWERY STATION, ICE MACHINE. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.11 FOUND RINSE SINK NEXT TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE PROFUSELY LEAKING, FACILITY HAS BUS TUB UNDERNEATH COLLECTING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
18. CanvassAug 22, 2019

    7 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOM WITHOUT HOT WATER. FOUND WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 70F - 73F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED FOODHANDLER RINSE AND WRING WIPING CLOTH IN HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO NOTED TOOTH PICKS AND SHREDDED MEAT IN HANDWASHING SINK. HAND WASHING SINKS MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • FOUND THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN LINE COOK COOLER (FURTHEST EAST): COOKED CHURIZO (5LB, CHEDDAR CHEESE (20LB), DICED TOMATOES (5 GAL), SPINACH (5 LBS), KALE (2 LB), SWISS CHEESE 5 LBS, SAUSAGE 4 LB.TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 54F - 70F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $600. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • OBSERVED BURGERS, EGGS & STEAK ON MENU. SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED ICE BEING USED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 2 OUT OF 7 COOLERS LOCATED ON COOK LINE. FOUND FAR EAST COOLER ON COOK LINE AT 55F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN THE FOLLOWING AREA: COFFEE BREWERY STATION, ICE MACHINE. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND RINSE SINK NEXT TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE PROFUSELY LEAKING, FACILITY HAS BUS TUB UNDERNEATH COLLECTING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
19. ComplaintJul 17, 2018

    3 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ALONG WITH SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED SPLATTERS ON THE CEILING OVER THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND ON THE WALL UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
20. CanvassDec 15, 2017

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Observed excessive debris build up on floors under 3 compartment sink and grease trap in rear dish area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Observe 1 broken baseboard tile under 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain same.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed holes in ceiling tile near rear prep area. Must replace tile or fill hole to prevent pest entry. Observed heavily soiled ceiling tiles in rear prep area (above cutting boards). Must detail clean and maintain same.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Observed lighting in rear dry storage area without proper light shields. All lighting must be properly shielded (must install shatter proof bulbs, lights shields or end caps, etc.). Must maintain same.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed large black waste water pipe above rear dry storage room. Sewage pipe must be completely encased or items below must be relocated. Must maintain same.
21. CanvassMay 10, 2017

    4 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • FOUND KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND KNIFE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KNIVES, PROPERLY WASH THEM AND STORE INSIDE OF THE KNIFE RACK. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOUND THE CAN OPENER, KNIFE RACK AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE BROKEN/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES. FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
22. CanvassMay 17, 2016

    5 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • DISPOSABLE PLATES NOT STORED PROPERLY IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • BOTTOM OF ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN NEXT TO ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT PASTRY DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN THE WARMEST PART OF COOLER WHERE IT COULD BE MONITORED.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
23. CanvassJul 14, 2015

    3 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE EAST END OF THE COOKLINE'S EXPOSED HAND SINK BLOCKED BY AN AIR CONDITIONING UNIT AND A SHELF WITH FOOD ITEMS ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTION AND MAINTAIN ACCESSIBILITY TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE EXPEDITING LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE EXPEDITING LINES ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
24. Canvass Re-InspectionOct 22, 2014

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • AIR VENTS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. 1 HAND BOWL IN LADIES ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
25. CanvassOct 15, 2014

    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 FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN FRONT DINING AREA, REAR DISH AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA AND WATER HEATER AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30-32 FRUIT FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • LARGE CAN OPENER BLADE IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN, IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ALL PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER DISH MACHINE, IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES. MUST CLEAN TO REMIOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS AND CEILING AREA IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CEILING IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • AIR VENTS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. 1 HAND BOWL IN LADIES ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND A STEM THERMOMETER AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN ITS OWN CLEAN SANTIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
26. CanvassJan 14, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • COVING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING ON THE HOT LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN SIDE PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. HANDLE IS LEAKING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL PERSONAL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OUTSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL LOCKERS TO CONTAIN ARTICLES.
27. CanvassMar 11, 2013

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, THE CAN OPENER AND KNIFE RACK IN THE MAIL PREP AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST CONSPICUOUSLY PLACE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
28. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 11, 2012

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Correct By: Wednesday, July 04, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND BROKEN AND LOOSE BASE COVE BY DISHWASHING AREAS. BASECOVE MUST BE REPAIRED TO PREVENT HARBORAGE OF PESTS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Correct By: Wednesday, July 04, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: SPLASHGUARD REQUIRED BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREPARATION TABLE AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.
29. CanvassApr 4, 2012

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND BROKEN AND LOOSE BASE COVE BY DISHWASHING AREAS. BASECOVE MUST BE REPAIRED TO PREVENT HARBORAGE OF PESTS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • SPLASHGUARD REQUIRED BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREPARATION TABLE AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.
30. Short Form ComplaintJun 17, 2011

    1 infraction

    • 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. WALK IN PREP COOLER AND REACH IN PREP COOLERS(BY COOKLINE) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
31. CanvassMay 19, 2011

    4 infractions

    • 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. WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER(BY COOKLINE) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED COOLERS GASKETS.
    • 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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
    • 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. MUST REPLACE BATTERY IN WOMENS HANDWASH BOWL(LEFT SIDE HANDWASH BOWL).
    • 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. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER(BY COOKLINE). MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
32. CanvassNov 4, 2010

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND CLUTTER ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. (TOOLS ETC.)
    • 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. FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS BY ICE MACHINE.(TOOLS,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. FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES AT FRONT OF PREMISES.(CHECK VALVES AT WATER LINES)
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.
33. CanvassFeb 8, 2010

    3 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. Found low temperature dishmachine not sanitizing properly.Final rinse at 0PPm chlorine. critical violation. citation issued. 7-38-030.
    • 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. Found floors not clean at front preparation areas.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Found ice scoops not stored properly above ice machine.