OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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, Jan 24, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 11, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 21Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
BSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 109.3F-130.8F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED COOKED CABBAGE SITTING OUT ON COUNTER AT 96.8F. COOKED RICE AT 128F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135.0F OR ABOVE INSIDE OF A HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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 DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH THE BARBEQUE PITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL 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 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD, EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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 DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH THE BARBEQUE PITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2572921 DATED:03/21/2023 #58--2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATON ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHILE FOOD HANDLER ACTIVELY HANDLING,SERVING FOODS TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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.
OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS HANGING ON HAND SINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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.