Milk & Honey Cafe

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 4, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Feb 24, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures of 46 (swiss cheese) and 48 (diced tomatoes) f. Instructed manager to ensure all tcs foods are held at 41 f and below. The manager discarded 1/3 pound swiss cheese and 1/2 pound diced tomaotes ($10). A priority violation 7-38-005 citation was issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed water from the hand washing sink near the dish area splashed onto the prep counter. Instructed manager to install splash guard to avoid splash contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected within specified timeframe. Report #2590629, dated march 7, 2024, instructed the facility to #47 replace or repair rusted shelving racks inside walk-in cooler. Observed rusted shelving racks inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to address all previous core violations, priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site upon arrival. Instructed manager to ensure a city of chicago certified food manager on site at all times.. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

3. Mar 7, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-202.16 observed rusted shelving racks inside walk in cooler. Instructed manager to repaint or replace racks.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: 8-304.11(a) observed most recent summary report not posted upon arrival. Management posted summary from report conducted on june 8 2023 and not report from february 28 2024 instructed to post most recent summary report. The manager switched to the summary report issued on february 28, 2024, during the inspection. New summary report issued. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

4. Feb 28, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed rusted shelving racks inside walk in cooler. Instructed manager to repaint or replace racks.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 3-compartment sink not in working order. When water is drained in said sink, it leaks to the floor. Instructed manager that the 3-compartment sink is in proper working order. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chlorine test strips on site for measuring chlorine sanitizer. Manager-provided quat test strips facility has a dish machine that utilizes chlorine sanitizer. Instructed manager to provide chlorine test strips. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outdoor grease receptacle with light grease buildup. Instructed manager to clean.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site with food allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with requirements.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Jun 8, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificates on site at the time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Jun 1, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit clean-up kit on site at the time of inspection. Left one pager and instructed to maintain procedure and kit containing all necessary items, including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a female cook take a breakfast burrito from the line and wrap it in paper with bare hands. Management discarded approximately 1lb of product valued at approximately $10. Instructed all food handlers must use gloves when handling ready-to-eat foods. Priority violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 9)

     No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of black and pink slime in the interior of ice machine in the basement used to produce ice for human consumption. Instructed to remove ice, clean, sanitize, and maintain unit free of any slime. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk container of flour in rear not labeled. Instructed to correct.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed aluminium foil used to line prep table and side of storage rack. Instructed to remove aluminium foil and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build-up of dirt, grime, and food debris on walls on the cook line, in the dish area, and in the utility sink. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of grease, grime, food debris, and dust on the hood over the cook line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on site at the time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2546137 dated 1/5/2022. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

7. Jan 5, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice scooper being stored on the side of the ice bin with the food contact surface exposed. Instructed on how to properly store ice scoop between uses.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas, and kitchen. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods (eggs, burritos, milk) without original city of chicago food service manager and certificate on site. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates for employees on site. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Jan 28, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Must properly label food srorage containers when food is not in the original containers.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Obsered wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables inrear food prep area. Must properly store wiping cloths

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacle provide in the unisex washrooms. Must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects and debris inside light shields covers above prep tables in kitchen from prep area. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed burn out lights bulb above prep table in rear prep area and above food storage shelving in rear of premises. Must replace and maintain adequate lighting.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

9. Aug 6, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employees open coffee cups sitting on prep table, instructed to keep away from food prep area.

     Official wording (code 6)

     Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Damaged walls behind front prep area, exposed dry wall. Instructed to install a durable smooth surface that's easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report # 2290282 dated on 5-22-19 for violation #58 ( no allergen training certificate for food service managers ) instructed to correct violations within given time frame. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Refer to violation #60.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. May 22, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide employee health policy. Instructed to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. 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: The person in charge unable to provide procedure for employee to follow when responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Instructed to provide procedure with the necessary items gloves, masks and disposable mops and the appropriate sanitizer. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proper date marking on tcs foods held more than 24 hours inside walk-in cooler and prep coolers. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must properly label food storage containers in rear prep area and must maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer device not locate at the ice machine and espresso coffee machine in front service station. Instructed to install so that can be located to be service and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on light shield covers above dishwashing area and rear storages area. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulated on ceiling ventilation vents inside washrooms. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed certified food managers on site without the allergen training. Instructed that all certified food managers must complete food allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. Apr 6, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the beer cooler to remove spills and inside the motor housing of display cooler to remove debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning around heavy equipment,along the wall base and in corners in the prep area/dish washing area to remove spills and/or debris.

12. May 9, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace the ripped gaskets around the doors of the cold-holding unit to provide a tight seal and replace the cutting board attached to the cold-holding unit in poor repair, maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide missing end caps for the light shields above the dry food and food utensils in the basement to protect light fixtures at all times.

13. May 2, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not maintained: observed grease accumulation on the exterior lid and dripping off the sides of the grease receptacle. Also observed grease on the ground surface below the receptacle. Grease must be maintained inside of the grease receptacle at all times. Instructed to detail clean the exterior surface of the receptacle and remove grease from the ground surface below. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a cup in the container of granola used to dispense granola. Instructed to use a handled scoop or utensil to dispense ready to eat food and to store the utensil either in the food with the handle facing up or in a separate container in between use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace the ripped gaskets around the doors of the cold-holding unit to provide a tight seal and replace the cutting board attached to the cold-holding unit in poor repair, maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove dust accumulation from the fan vent cover in the walk-in cooler to prevent dust from blowing out onto food items stored in the above mentioned cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the food storage racks in the walk-in cooler to remove food debris buildup hanging from the racks and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide missing end caps for the light shields above the dry food and food utensils in the basement to protect light fixtures at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaks under the left and middle compartment of the 3-compartment sink with water pooling on the floor under the 3-compartmetn sink. Instructed to contact a plumber to repairs sink and maintain.

14. Jun 9, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside the door of small cooler under the ice bin at front serving area by the juices. Need to repair /replace rusty shelves inside the tray line cooler across the cooking equipment. Grease on milk crate under the dish machine instructed to remove .surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Excess black slime inside the coolers on shelves under the espresso machine and inside other coolers.mineral build-up on interior ice machine.need to clean and maintain grease build-up inside the deep fryer and cooking equipment, instructed to clean and maintain. Observed mechanical drains from three compartment sink handles are held with cookies sheets to seal compartment at said sink. Instructed to properly repair mechanical drains.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floor under and around cooking equipments.along baseboard and corner throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Wall panel from behind the dish machine/west wall not sealed.same wall also with black slime.reseal wall panel and clean walls. Broken caulking and black slime around the dish machine,instructed to clean and re caulk area.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light shield at rear prep area with dead insect inside instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Neck faucet at exosed hand sink leaking instructed to repair.

15. Jun 2, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous food at improper temperature:found half gallon of skim milk at temp of 45.6f and 2% mlk at temp of 46.7f inside the small cooler under the expresso machine,unit maintain temp of 41.3f. Found 4 pieces of quiche at temp of 45.5f to 46 7f,food was stored inside the display serving cooler,unit maintains air temp of 41.1f. Cold food must maintain temp of 40f and below.food discarded and denatured. Pounds 6,value 15 critical violation:7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Poor hygienic practices. Observed employee scraping/ handling dirty dishes,pots ,utensils and put them thru the dish machine,than handling /storing clean dishes that was washed and sanitized,no hand washing prior to handle clean/sanitize utensils. Information given to manager on hand washing critical violation:7-38-010(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from 12-4-15,report#1591248. #35-walls behind the prep line in need of scraping to remove all peeling paint. Must correct and maintain. #36-light above dish machine in need of end caps on plastic tubes. Must correct and maintain. Serious violation:7-42-090 today 6-2-16 we(manager/owner and i) observe the same violations.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside the door of small cooler under the ice bin at front serving area by the juices. Need to repair /replace rusty shelves inside the tray line cooler across the cooking equipment. Grease on milk crate under the dish machine instructed to remove .surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Excess black slime inside the coolers on shelves under the espresso machine and inside other coolers.mineral build-up on interior ice machine.need to clean and maintain grease build-up inside the deep fryer and cooking equipment, instructed to clean and maintain. Observed mechanical drains from three compartment sink handles are held with cookies sheets to seal compartment at said sink. Instructed to properly repair mechanical drains.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floor under and around cooking equipments.along baseboard and corner throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Wall panel from behind the dish machine/west wall not sealed.same wall also with black slime.reseal wall panel and clean walls. Broken caulking and black slime around the dish machine,instructed to clean and re caulk area.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light shield at rear prep area with dead insect inside instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Faucet neck at exosed hand sink leaking instructed to repair.

16. Dec 4, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: New cutting boards needed worn, discolored. Replace and maintain at all times. Rubber gaskets on reach in cooler in need of replacing.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in basement in need of cleaning under and around all equipment. Clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls behind the prep line in need of scraping to remove all peeling paint. Must correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light above dish machine in need of end caps on plastic tubes. Must correct and maintain.

17. Jan 6, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of replacing. Worn, discolored with deep cuts. Must replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of fryer to remove all food debris, clean oven to remove all food spills clean interior of reach in milk cooler and interior of reach in freezer in basement. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in basement in need of cleaning to remove all debris, all unused multi use containers must be up off the floor. Correct and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leak at faucet on 3 compartment sink in need of repair. Correct and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Ice utensil must be stored in a clean sanitized container. Must correct and maintain at all times.

18. Jun 27, 2014 Pass

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove rust deposits on ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls, and in all corners in prep, storage, and dish washing areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair ceiling in basement utensil storage area near freezers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

19. Feb 6, 2014 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 food storage areas. Clean vents in washrooms.

20. Jan 30, 2014 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 certified manager on duty or original chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Instructed manager to post original certificate. Serious violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected per municipal code of chicago from report #1277663 on 1-18-13. 32-exposed handsink installed next to cooking station. Instructed to install shield on both sides of sink. Serious violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Properly store multi-use equipment and utensils to protect from contamination. Separate clean utensils from soiled utensils.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Install splash guard between exposed sink and cooking equipment. Provide adequate shelving for clean multi-use equipment and utensils.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all food and drink off floor in prep, storage, and walk-in cooler areas.

    • 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 food storage areas. Clean vents in washrooms.

21. Jan 18, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 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: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exposed handsink installed next cooking station. Instructed to install shield on both sides of sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting baords, cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation covers not toilet room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean vent covers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Unncessart articles stored in basement. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.

22. Apr 9, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVEY EQUIPMENT HAS DUST BUILDUP THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN THE VENTS IN ALL THREE TOILET ROOMS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

23. Jun 8, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR FLOOR SURFACES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR CHIPPING WALL SURFACES VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH OUT PREMISES

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGING ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY