La Qunita Inn & Suites Chicago Lake Shore

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 17, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. May 2, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Nov 20, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

4. Feb 1, 2022 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

5. Apr 23, 2021 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

6. Oct 17, 2019 Conditional

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside walk-in freezer at door and sides. Instructed to remove ice build up.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors under heavy equipment and under shelving of food debris and dust in kitchen prep area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair missing sneeze guard at buffet station to provide adequate protection.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager or proof of valid city of chicago sanitation certificate. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

7. Sep 23, 2019 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Noted establishment serving under cooked food items (eggs, steak) with no consumer advisory, disclosure or reminders to customers. Instructed to provide consumer advisory on menu with disclosure notice and reminder statement. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must properly store wiping cloths in adequate chemical sanitizing solution when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside walk-in freezer at door and sides. Instructed to remove ice build up.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with broken lid. Must repair/replace. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b).

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors under heavy equipment and under shelving of food debris and dust in kitchen prep area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair missing sneeze guard at buffet station to provide adequate protection.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Apr 15, 2019 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must properly store wiping cloths in adequate chemical sanitizing solution when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wall damaged next to urinal in basement men's employee washroom. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Apr 8, 2019 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   6 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no policy in place for employee health. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events . Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand sink in rear ware washing area (3 compartment sink) and rear prep area near elevator. Facility must obtain and install a hand sink under city water pressure and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs food items not meeting temperature requirements of 41 f or below in basement walk-in cooler with temperature ranging from 60f-62f: inside round beef(2)70lbs, rib eye(1)70lbs, turkey breast(1)10lbs, briskets of corned beef(3)15lbs, liquid whole eggs(5)40lbs, milk (4)42lbs, sour cream (7)5lbs, whipping cream (16)34lbs, whipped butter(4)4lbs, prepared horseradish (4)2lbs, cole slaw (1)7lbs, carrot salad(2)8lbs, and assorted cheeses(9)85lbs. Person in charge voluntary denatured and discarded. Approx. Wt. 702lbs. And value $1,028. Priority violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility missing consumer advisory statement for food items/products offered and reminder * statement for the food products offered. Must obtain and maintain on menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Noted basement walk-in cooler containing tcs food items not maintaining proper temperature, ambient temperature 62.8f. Instructed to maintain temperature of 41f or below. Cooler tagged held for inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must properly store wiping cloths in adequate chemical sanitizing solution when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wall damaged next to urinal in basement mens' employee washroom. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Sep 20, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 n observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a)(a) no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 5-203.11 observed no hand sink in rear ware washing area (3 compartment sink) and rear prep area near elevator. Facility must obtain and install a hand sink under city water pressure and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). No citation issues

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw uncovered unpackaged chicken, pork and beef stored uncoverd above ready to eat shrimp and cooked greens,rice, etc. In walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to rearrange food products for proper food storage and protection and discard all contaminated food items. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 15)

      Food separated and protected

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a)(2) observed food not meeting tempreature requirements of 41 degrees f or below in walk in cooler in rear prep area,prime rib. Prime rib roast at 48.8 degrees f, inside walk in cooler with prep date of 9/19/18. Person in charge voluntary discarded. Approx. 11 pounds $200 value. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed facility missing consumer advisory statement for food items/products offered and reminder * statement for the food products offered. Must obtain and maintain on menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.13 observed facility utilizing improper thawing technique. Raw frozen fish sitting in water in three compartment sink in rear prep area. Facility must utilize proper thawing.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-203.112(b) observed facility missing thermometers for reach in cooler and walk in coolers for facility or in disrepair. Informed person in charge to obtain and maintain thermometers for units.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed hand sink in prep area near cook line without splash guared. Must install splash guard and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.12 (f) observed food stored under sewer lines in basement. Must encase all sewer line and waste water lines in dry storage area.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-402.11(a)(b)(a)observed food handler employees actively handle food with out utilizing hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or hair nets. Ally food handler employees must wear hair restraints.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed 3 compartment sink (leaking) and 1 compartment sink nonfunctional both in disrepair. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed facility missing required food handler training certification for all food handler employees. Facility must obtain and maintain all required food handler training certification for all food handler employees on site for inspection review.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observed facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. Sep 20, 2018 Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

12. Jul 17, 2017 Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical8 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation not corrected from report #2069615 on 7-10-17: 29-38:repair the leaky faucet and pipes underneath the bar three compartment sink. Must repair leaky overhead pipe in basement dry goods storage area. Critical violation 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Label all bulk containers in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Defrost interior of walk-in freezer in first floor and second floor storage areas. Seal/paint all raw wood shelves in basement glass storage area. Remove rust deposits inside ice machine in second floor banquet wait station.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all surfaces of juice machine, cabinets under all sinks in cooking line and ice bin in wait station areas, etc.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Replace all cracked and damaged floor tiles in rear dishwashing area near large 3-compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Repair hole in wall in basement dry storage area near produce walk-in cooler. Seal all openings along baseboards in prep area. Replace all missing wall tiles in prep area. Clean all light shileds in rear dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Install an exposed sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in bar area. Tighten loose faucet on right sink in basement men employee washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in first floor walk-in freezer. Remove excess cardboard on floor in corner near ice machine in first floor prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Store all wash cloths in sanitizer solution at the required ppm.

13. Jul 10, 2017 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    11 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 50 mice droppings inside compressor unit under prep/steam table, 40 mice droppings inside cabinet under sink in serving line, 40 mice droppings inside cabinet under electrical box near dish machine, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor in electrical room near wait station, over 40 flying insects in dish washing, prep, bar, and wait station areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage area not maintained, dumpster overflowing with trash, dumpster not properly covered missing front lid. Instructed manager to maintain outside garbage area and replace missing lid on dumpster. All dumpsters shall be covered with tight-fittings lids. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #1931986 on 6-2-16: 33-must detail clean the interior top panels of each ice machine in the main kitchen and at the 2nd floor banquet wait station. Must also detail clean all cooking equipment and the ventilation hood. Must also detail clean refrigeration units in the main kitchen and in the bar area. Must detail clean the soda gun holsters in te bar area. Detail clean the interior of storage cabinets 34-detail clean floors under the cook line, along walls, in dish washing areas and throughout as needed. 35-detail clean walls in prep and dish washing areas, under prep tables, under sinks, and behind equipment. Replace stained ceiling tiles above the large three compartment sink and in the 2nd floor banquet wait station. 38-repair the leaky faucet and pipes underneath the bar three compartment sink. Repair the leak at the stopper undernea

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Label all bulk containers in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Defrost interior of walk-in freezer in first floor and second floor storage areas. Seal/paint all raw wood shelves in basement glass storage area. Remove rust deposits inside ice machine in second floor banquet wait station.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all surfaces of juice machine, cabinets under all sinks in cooking line and ice bin in wait station areas, compressor units under prep/steam tables, etc.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Replace all cracked and damaged floor tiles in rear dishwashing area near large 3-compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Repair hole in wall in basement dry storage area near produce walk-in cooler. Seal all openings along baseboards in prep area. Replace all missing wall tiles in prep area. Clean all light shileds in rear dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Install an exposed sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in bar area. Tighten loose faucet on right sink in basement men employee washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in first floor walk-in freezer. Remove excess cardboard on floor in corner near ice machine in first floor prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Store all wash cloths in sanitizer solution at the required ppm.

14. Jun 2, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Provide a proper cover for the ice bin in the main kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior top panels of each ice machine in the main kitchen and at the 2nd floor banquet wait station. Must also detail clean all cooking equipment and the ventilation hood. Must also detail clean refrigeration units in the main kitchen and in the bar area. Must detail clean toilets and sinks in the employee washrooms. Must detail clean the soda gun holsters in the bar area. Detail clean the interior of storage cabinets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors under the cook line, along walls, in dish washing areas and throughout where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean walls in prep and dish washing areas, under prep tables, under sinks and behind equipment. Replace stained ceiling tiles above the large three compartment sink and in the 2nd floor banquet wait station.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair the leaky faucet and pipes underneath the bar three compartment sink. Repair the leak at the stopper underneath the 1st compartment of the large three compartment sink in the main kitchen. Must repair the leak underneath the 2nd wash bowl from the door in the womens employee washroom. Must repair/install ventilation in the mens employee wash room. Must repair leaky overhead pipe in the basement dry goods storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Minimize clutter in the basement hallways. Must also minimize clutter in the chemical storage room in the basement. Must store all items 6 inches off the floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Provide sanitary containers to properly store all ice dispensing utensils.

15. May 24, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow

      Inspector’s note: Improper waste water disposal. Noted black waste water backing up from the floor drain near the dish machine in the main kitchen when water turned on in the exposed hand sink. Must repair. Critical citation issued 7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Noted evidence of insects on site. Noted approximately 35-40 various types of live mosquitos and small flies on walls behind the ice machines,under prep tables, in the bar area, in the dining area, near the rear exit door, in dish washing areas and throughout. Must remove insects, sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Provide a proper cover for the ice bin in the main kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior top panels of each ice machine in the main kitchen and at the 2nd floor banquet wait station. Must also detail clean all cooking equipment and the ventilation hood. Must also detail clean refrigeration units in the main kitchen and in the bar area. Must detail clean toilets and sinks in the employee washrooms. Must detail clean the soda gun holsters in the bar area. Detail clean the interior of storage cabinets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors under the cook line, along walls, in dish washing areas and throughout where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean walls in prep and dish washing areas, under prep tables, under sinks and behind equipment. Replace stained ceiling tiles above the large three compartment sink and in the 2nd floor banquet wait station.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair the leaky faucet and pipes underneath the bar three compartment sink. Repair the leak at the stopper underneath the 1st compartment of the large three compartment sink in the main kitchen. Must repair the leak underneath the 2nd wash bowl from the door in the womens employee washroom. Must repair/install ventilation in the mens employee wash room. Must repair leaky overhead pipe in the basement dry goods storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Minimize clutter in the basement hallways. Must also minimize clutter in the chemical storage room in the basement. Must store all items 6 inches off the floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Provide sanitary containers to properly store all ice dispensing utensils.

16. Oct 6, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    10 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST COVER SILVERWARE ON DINING ROOM TABLES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 1ST FL. WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT,1ST FL. WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,GASKET ON 2ND ICE MACHINE DOOR.MUST REPLACE MISSING SIDE PANELS AT MOTORS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES,LOCKS OR DOOR CLOSERS ON LOWER UNUSED COOLERS AND CABINETS ON PREP LINE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM UNUSED COOLERS AND STORAGE CABINETS ON SERVING LINE,DISH RACKS,DISH CART,DELIME INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE,HOT HOLDING UNITS,COUNTER TOPS,MOLD BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BAR AREA & ALL FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR MATS IN PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS,TRIMS AND BASES IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,STORAGE AREAS,DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN ALL PREP,DISH WASHING,STORAGE & DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD & DEBRI FROM WALLS IN ALL SAME AREAS,DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN 3- COMP DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE SOILED PLASTIC AND TAPE FROM 3- COMP FAUCETS.MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT 3- COMPARTMENT DISH WASHING AREA AND BAR AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS AND FOR HOT HOLDING CABINETS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ARTICLES AWAY FROM WALLS AND FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINES.

17. Sep 25, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical13 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of foods in walk in cooler such as 3lbs tuna 44.1f 9/24/15,2lbs chicken salad 43.9f 9/24/15,3lbs. Pasta salad 43.8f 9/24/15,4.5 lbs.cooked rice 44.4f 9/24/15,4lbs. Soup 47.2f 9/23/15,4lbs. Vegetable soup 44.3f 9/22/15,5lbs.crab salad 44.5f 9/24/15.10lbs. Raw ground beef 46.9f on prep table.product was dumped & denatured by manager.must have cold holding at 40.0f or below.appx 35.5 lbs. $ 48(critical 7-38-005a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Observed poor hygienic practices by several food handlers observed a food handler move a garbage can and then handled a container of food that he placed on stove and picked up a soil towel and wiped his hands on it,another person handling raw food with plastic gloves on and then handled a cutting board to cut vegetables,another person had pulled plastic gloves in his pocket and put them on and handled cutting board.all food handlers handling different raw foods and cutting boards,rinsing hands under running water at 3 & 1 compartment sinks and wiping hands on aprons during inspection.no one washing hands at hand sinks with soap and drying with towels.must wash hands at designated hand sink after every possible contamination.(critical 7-38-010a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 50 rodent droppings in lower cabinets of hot & cold serving holding units in dining area,lower ledge under serving line in rear prep area,on floor behind prep table. Live ants on floor behind cooking equipment.also appx.15 live small flies flying around ,on walls in prep,dish washing & bar areas.front entry doors,garbage door,door near toiletrooms,dining room door not tight fitting along all sides.dead mouse on floor behind cooking equipment and open rodenticide in lower cabinet of hot holding unit in dining area.must remove poison,dropping,dead mice.rodent proof doors to be tight fitting.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/25/15.(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report #1473540 6/10/14 not corrected #33-observed exterior surfaces of cooking equipment in need of cleaning,interior bottoms of fryers to remove grease and food particles.#34-clean floor under cooking equipment.#35-clean fanguard covers in all walk in coolers and freezers to remove dust.replace stained ceiling tiles above 3- compartment sink in rear of kitchen.must seal holes around pipes underneath hand sink in men's washroom and one urinal in men's washroom in poor repair.#38-observed right faucet at three compartment sink in rear kitchen leaking.must repair and maintain.(serious 7-42-090)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must label small food storage containers.must label & date all cooked foods in coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Must cover silverware on dining room tables.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must remove foil from dish storage shelving units,remove rust from shelving units in 1st fl. Walk in cooler.must repair or replace worn door gaskets on upright reach in cooler next to cooking equipment,1st fl. Walk in cooler & freezer,gasket on 2nd ice machine door.must replace missing side panels at motors of both ice machines,locks or door closers on lower unused coolers and cabinets on prep line.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from unused coolers and storage cabinets on serving line,dish racks,dish cart,delime interior of dish machine,hot holding units,counter tops,mold build up on shelving units in both walk in coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from floor along wall bases throughout including bar area & all floor drains.must grout floor in prep area.must replace damaged floor mats in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged walls,trims and bases in prep area,dish washing area,storage areas,dining area.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in all prep,dish washing,storage & dining area.must clean food & debri from walls in all same areas,dead insects from light shields throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must replace missing light shields in 3- comp dish washing area and basement dry storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must remove soiled plastic and tape from 3- comp faucets.must install hand washing sinks at 3- compartment dish washing area and bar area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide probe thermometers for food temps and for hot holding cabinets

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must remove articles away from walls and floor near ice machines.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Idph food handler requirements not met.must enroll and maintain.

18. Jun 10, 2014 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed exterior surface of cooking equipment in need of cleaning, interior bottom of fryers to remove grease and food particles; clean and maintain equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors under cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean fan covers in all walk-in units and freezers to remove dust observedon covers. Replace two water stained ceiling tiles above three comp sink in rear of kitchen. Seal holes around pipes underneath handsink in mens washroom. One urinal in mens washroom in poor repair; repair urinal.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed right faucet at three comp sink in rear of kitchen leaking; repair faucet.

19. Apr 10, 2013 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along cook line.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must repair any openings in walls and along the wall base under the dish machine.

20. Apr 3, 2013 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Also, no valid proof oe enrollment available. Must provide. (fish,eggs,etc)serious citation issued 7-38-12

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report # 1158392 on 6-13-12 not corrected. (32)must remove excessive ice build up in walk in freezer. (33)must detail clean interior of fyrers and all other cooking equipment,interior of ice machines and interior of unused coolers. (35)must replace all stained ceiling tiles in basement hallways. Must repair holes in walls in mens employee washroom. (38)repair leaky faucet at the three compartment sink. Must correct all minor violations by the dates specified on the report. Serious citation issued 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the soda gun holsters behind the bar.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along cook line.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must repair any openings in walls and along the wall base under the dish machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky pipes under the 3 compartment sink. Must also repair the broken stopper at the third basin of the 3 compartment sink. Must repair slow drain at the hand sink in the main prep area. Must repair the leaky faucet at the bar 3 compartment sink.

21. Jun 22, 2012 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must properly store and label all food items not in their original containers. (use food grade storage bags or containers)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proper covers for ice bins at the bar. Must remove excessive ice build up in walk in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior of fyrers and all other cooking equipment,interior of ice machines,interior of unused cooler and prep tables. Must clean and properly maintain unused sink and toilet bowls in womens employee locker room or remove.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must replace all broken floor tiles in womens employee washroom and along cook line. Must detail clean soiled non slip floor mats along cook line and throughout prep and dish washing areas. Must also clean floors in both employee washrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must replace all stained ceiling tiles in basement hallways. Must repair holes in walls in employee washrooms and locker rooms and throughout basement. Must detail clean walls in prep and dish washing areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must increase hot water pressure at wash bowls in 2nd floor womens washroom. Repair leaky faucet at the three compartment sink. Must repair leak at basement wall base in basement hallway and remove water from floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter and debris from interior of employee locker rooms.

22. Jun 13, 2012 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical8 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures. Noted 2lbs of cooked chicken breasts at 129 degrees f. Also noted 1lb of sliced tomatoes at 57.9 degrees f. Must maintain potentially hazardous foods at 40 degrees f and below or 140 degrees f and above. Critical citation issued 7-38-005a.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: No soap located at washbowl in mens employee washroom. Must provide. Critical citation issued 7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Found evidence of insects on site. Noted approximately 35-40 live small flies on site located under prep tables in kitchen,on walls around dish machine and 3 compartment sink,in the basement hallways and dry storage areas and in employee break rooms. Must remove insects,sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must properly store and label all food items not in their original containers. (use food grade storage bags or containers)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proper covers for ice bins at the bar. Must remove excessive ice build up in walk in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior of fyrers and all other cooking equipment,interior of ice machines,interior of unused cooler and prep tables. Must clean and properly maintain unused sink and toilet bowls in womens employee locker room or remove.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must replace all broken floor tiles in womens employee washroom and along cook line. Must detail clean soiled non slip floor mats along cook line and throughout prep and dish washing areas. Must also clean floors in both employee washrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must replace all stained ceiling tiles in basement hallways. Must repair holes in walls in employee washrooms and locker rooms and throughout basement. Must detail clean walls in prep and dish washing areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must increase hot water pressure at wash bowls in 2nd floor womens washroom. Repair leaky faucet at the three compartment sink. Must repair leak at basement wall base in basement hallway and remove water from floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter and debris from interior of employee locker rooms.

23. May 30, 2012 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Repair walls in basement storage areas and ceiling leak in lobby.

24. Mar 20, 2012 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Repair walls in basement storage areas and ceiling leak in lobby.

25. Mar 12, 2012 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed 10-15 mice droppings on floor along walls inside electrical closet ion kitchen, several flying infects in dish washing and bar areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service. Clean and sanitize all areas. Rear doors not rodent proofed, 1/4" gap on bottom of door in conference area. Seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued h78164.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair damaged cabinet doors in prep and beverage areas. Paint shelves in wait station and beverage counter. Remove milk/pop crates off floor and provide shelving for storage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exteror of all fryers, grill, stove, prep tables, steam tables, oven

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Grout loose floor tiles in dish washing and bar areas. Elevate stock off floor in basement walk-in freezer. Remove standing water and debris in loose flor tiles. Replace missing floor tiles in basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing and damaged tiles along walls in prep area. Replace damaged ceiling tiles above rear 3-comp sink. Clean walls under 3-comp sink. Repair walls in basement storage areas. Repair washbowl counter in basement women washroom. Repair ceiling leak in lobby. Seal openings around pipe fittings in all areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield in first floor walk-in cooler and damaged light shields in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on rear 3-comp sink and leaking drainpipe under bar 3-comp sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Store ice scoops in separate container and washcloths in sanitizing solution.

26. Aug 5, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly on shelving units. (must store inverted)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found washbowl sink countertops in poor repair at men's and women's restroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found leak inside walk in freezer creating ice build up.

27. Aug 26, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the following equipment, inside and outside deep fryer, all coolers including gaskets on the cooler doors, prep tables legs wheels and shelves, inside and outside of ice machines, under tables in dining area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS OF COOLERS/STORAGE ROOMS/FREEZERS, REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES AND COVING i.e. IN BASEMENT WASHROOMS AND COVING ALONG WALLS IN EMPLOYEE AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Seal all holes, cracks, crevices on walls also make all wall palaaning tight fitting preventing insect entrance & horbage. Repair corners where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean all light shields throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Provide self closing devices on all toilet doors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair broken electrical ventilation system in 2nd floor women's washroom. Repair leaky faucets and pipes on at exposed hand sink near dish machine.