OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REAPI AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 26, 2024 · Original Source
License
Sep 29, 2023
Fail
14 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE COFFEE PREP ISLAND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO SWEEP, MOP AND MONITOR.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
NOTED SEVERAL COOLERS NOT ON/OPERATING. FRONT PREP COOLER AT 65F. AND DISPLAY COOLER AT 54F. INSTRUCTED ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE ON/OPERATING AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW, AND ALL OTHER REQUIRED LOGBOOK DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
NOTED WASTEWATER BACKING UP FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE UNDER THE FRONT PREP COOKING EQUIPMENT AND POOLING OUT ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN THE PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK WAS RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
NO OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES FOR ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.----DIRT FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----DAMAGED WALL WITH BROKEN PLASTER AT THE SELF-SERVE SODA DISPENSING AREA. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR UTILITY SERVICE AND HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST REPLACE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.