MUST REPAIR TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF THREE DOOR PREP COOLER 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.
MUST DETAIL GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA 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.
OBSERED COLD WATER PRESSURE IN THE BAR AREA, AND HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOMS TO BE LOW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE FOR HANDWSINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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 CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC LINER ON PREP SHELVES AND REPAINT WITH RUST ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER INFRONT PREP AREA COUNTER SHELVES.
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.
6-501.19 TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING IN REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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.
2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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.
2-102.13 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 12, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 31, 2024
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM
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.
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC).
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLERS, KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL SINKS (3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HANDSINKS, 2 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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE.
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.
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE IN SIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR TRASH BINS.
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 LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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.
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2582783 ISSUED ON 10-03-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #16 - OBSERVED THE INTERIOR GUARD OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #43 - OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED ON THE TOP ICE IN THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY. #47 - OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKET AND MAINTAIN IT. #55 - OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 3, 2023
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RELOCATE ELECTRIC FLY TRAP AND MAINTAIN. INSECT CONTROL DEVICES SHALL BE INSTALLED THE WAY THAT THE DEVICE IS LOCATED AWAY FROM FOOD.
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.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED ON THE TOP ICE IN THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY.
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 TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKET AND MAINTAIN IT.
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 INTERIOR GUARD OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN 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 SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES 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 MULTIPLE HOLES IN THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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.