OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FROZEN BEVERAGE STATION IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.
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 A LIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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 A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS ALONG THE CORNERS OF THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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 PLASTIC WRAP TIED AROUND PREP SINK IN THE COOK LINE AREA, USED TO HOLD DRAIN PLUMBING IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND CEASE USE OF MATERIALS THAT ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE IN FOOD PREP AREAS 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 FOOD PREP SINK DRAIN PLUMBING IN COOK LINE AREA TO BE LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR, PLASTIC WRAP USED TO HOLD IN PLACE TO AVOID SPILLAGE WHEN DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PREP SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO PREVENT SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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.
OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO GRILL AREA MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN CONSPICUOUS LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO HOLD TCS FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
OBSERVED INTERIOR CAVITY OF 2-DOOR VERTICAL COOLER NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND FOOD DEBRIS 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 THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE PHYSICAL FACILITY TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD AND/OR DEBRIS: FLOOR BENEATH DRY STORAGE PUSH SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, FLOOR BENEATH COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE MAIN COOK LINE, WALLS AND FLOOR BEHIND ICE CREAM EQUIPMENT ALONG FRONT SERVICE LINE, BASE COVING THROUGHOUT THE GRILL LINE AND REAR KITCHEN AREA, FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR DRIVE THRU. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DEBRIS 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 8, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 28, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO GRILL AREA MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN CONSPICUOUS LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO HOLD TCS FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE LID NOT CLOSED AND SECURED, WITH CARDBOARD AND OTHER WASTE DEBRIS EXTENDING OUTSIDE OF THE RECEPTACLE AND ON THE GROUND OF THE SURROUNDING ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ROUTINELY CLEAN OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES, OUTSIDE WASTE ENCLOSURES, AND ENSURE ADEQUATE FREQUENCY OF COMMERCIAL WASTE REMOVAL TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF WASTE AND DEBRIS IN OUTSIDE ENCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE PHYSICAL FACILITY TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD AND/OR DEBRIS: FLOOR BENEATH DRY STORAGE PUSH SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, FLOOR BENEATH COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE MAIN COOK LINE, WALLS AND FLOOR BEHIND ICE CREAM EQUIPMENT ALONG FRONT SERVICE LINE, BASE COVING THROUGHOUT THE GRILL LINE AND REAR KITCHEN AREA, FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR DRIVE THRU. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DEBRIS 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 PLASTIC WRAP TIED AROUND PREP SINK IN THE COOK LINE AREA, USED TO HOLD DRAIN PLUMBING IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND CEASE USE OF MATERIALS THAT ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE IN FOOD PREP AREAS 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 INTERIOR CAVITY OF 2-DOOR VERTICAL COOLER NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND FOOD DEBRIS 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 FOOD PREP SINK DRAIN PLUMBING IN COOK LINE AREA TO BE LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR, PLASTIC WRAP USED TO HOLD IN PLACE TO AVOID SPILLAGE WHEN DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PREP SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO PREVENT SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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.