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The full inspection history
3 inspections
License Re-Inspection
May 2, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
: 6-501.114--- ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL THROUGHOUT THE REAR, BASEMENT AND REAR OUTDOOR WALKWAY AREA MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE STORED INDOORS, ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED. 6-201.11--- NOTED A HOLE IN THE CEILING AND AROUND ELECTRICAL PIPING IN THE REAR STORAGE/ELECTRICAL ROOM. MUST SEAL.
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, May 2, 2024 · Original Source
License
Apr 25, 2024
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC FROM METAL SURFACES OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
NO GREASE TRAP LOCATED ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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 RECEPTACLE FOR BUSINESS LOCATED AT THIS ADDRESS. 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.
NOTED OPEN CRACK/CREVICE ALONG THE BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR ENTRANCE AREA OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL COVING/BASEBOARD TO SEAL OPENINGS.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE SANITIZER TO BE USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS. 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.
NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON THE PREMISES FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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.
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES WITH ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. MUST PROVIDE. 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.